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…
Valencia is marking the 150th anniversary of Manuel Benedito Vives (1875–1963) with a major exhibition at the Museo de la Ciudad Valencia. Titled Manuel Benedito. El pintor y los modelos, this Valencia exhibition runs until 29 March 2026 and reintroduces a painter whose reputation once extended across and beyond Spain. A Valencian Artist Beyond Sorolla…
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….