You may be familiar with the unsettling images of Holy Week in Spain — penitents dressed in tall cone-shaped hats (called capirotes) that inevitably remind international audiences of darker chapters in history. In southern cities, some processions even include acts of self-flagellation, men walking barefoot through the streets in public displays of penance. Meanwhile, elsewhere…
When world-renowned Peruvian chef Virgilio Martinez (of Central and Mil fame) was asked about his favorite restaurants in Valencia on a visit to the city last year, he mysteriously left out any of the city’s Peruvian food. Of course, he mentioned some paella spots, Central Market, and even a comidas para llevar joint. Oddly lacking were…
Easter holidays are long. The apartment starts to feel smaller around day three. You need a plan that involves fresh air, some low-level adrenaline, and at least one moment where your child forgets to look at a screen. These four adventure parks are all within easy reach of Valencia — from a free outdoor playground…
Buen finde! The post-Fallas dust has barely settled, but the festival calendar is already filling up. Valencia’s weekend events include the start of Semana Santa Marinera and the rescheduled Carnaval de Ruzafa, alongside a packed live music program across the city. Remember: Clocks change for Daylight Saving Time this Sunday. Festivals & Traditions Semana Santa…
Bon dia! Valencia is bouncing back from Fallas, straight into spring. Aemet is forecasting cooler temperatures but mostly sunshine with the possibility of scattered showers. The Big Story Valencia’s Fallas made a statement against war This year’s central Fallas monument in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento depicted Charlie Chaplin as a soldier, surrounded by exploding fireworks…
I have to confess that now that Fallas is over, the impact of Fallas in Valencia leaves a certain unsettling feeling in the city. On Friday, I walked down Ruzafa expecting loud music, blocked streets and petardos exploding at my feet. But there was none of it. By midday, the city was already slipping back…