Buen Finde! Fallas is hitting its stride this weekend, but rain and wind are forecast to continue. So stay alert for schedule changes before heading out. I’m also trying something new with Weekend Highlights. Alongside event picks, you’ll now find curated cultural news from across the city. As Pont de Valencia grows, so will the…
Our family is throwing petardos this year. If you can’t beat them — and you won’t — join them. Our eldest is finally old enough, and we’ve partially overcome our initial contempt for the ritual. So here we are: new to this. For years, we observed from a cautious distance. The noise felt excessive. The…
Fallas is full of festive spirit — but it can make getting around the city a challenge. If you’re navigating Valencia during the daily mascletà, here’s what to expect. Road Traffic From March 1–14, roads surrounding Plaza del Ayuntamiento will be closed to traffic from 11:45 am to 2:30 pm for the daily mascletà. From…
Bon dia. The news may be grim elsewhere, but Valencia is in full Fallas mode this week. Expect daily afternoon mascletàs and big crowds in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento. The full schedule of events is on the Ayuntamiento website: Aemet is forecasting possible rain on several days this week, meaning some events could be rescheduled….
I arrived in Valencia during Fallas. Crazy, I know. After living abroad for so many years, I had completely forgotten what that actually meant — so much so that I booked our hotel right next to Plaza del Ayuntamiento. We checked in, settled into our room, unpacked a few essentials for immediate comfort, and collapsed…
Cuisine from the country of Georgia, a small nation on the Black Sea, is informed by local products, especially walnuts and pomegranates, and centuries of influence from Turkey, the Middle East, and travelers along the Silk Road. It is also considered the birthplace of wine, with an astounding 8000-year history. The historic Black Sea port…