Featured posts on life in Valencia
Even after years of living in Spain, many parents still pause at the same sight: children playing in the street well past 7 p.m. For newcomers, this is often filed under the familiar label of “Spanish time.” Life starts late here, and it stretches comfortably into the evening. What looks chaotic from the outside, however,…
This month, Valencia is celebrating two important religious festivities that are intrinsic to the town’s identity: San Antoni Abad and Saint Vincent. You may have seen billboards around town, your kids are getting a day or two off from school, and even here at Pont de Valencia we’ve highlighted them as major events — partly…
Saturday: Animal Parade for San Antoni Abad Kids love animals—and what better excuse than watching them parade through the city? The San Antoni Abad celebration is one of those quietly charming traditions: farm animals, beloved pets, and owners lining up for a blessing. Superstitious religious fanfare? Maybe.But it’s also beautiful—and honestly, having all the gods…
Joy to the world: kids are back to school. There’s a very particular kind of happiness that happens right after drop-off—the gate closes, backpacks disappear down the corridor, and suddenly you’re free. Free and loose in that final dance of Dirty Dancing kind of way. You walk back to the car, keys in hand, and…