Post on news, happenings, and current events in Valencia.
Bon dia! Despite the rainy weather, Valencia is pressing ahead with the Three Kings Parade (Cabalgata de Reyes Magos) today, according to Las Provincias. Roads will be closed along the procession route, which runs from the Puente de Flores through Porta de la Mar and Calle de la Pau, ending at Plaza del Ayuntamiento. Reminder:…
Valencia is still deep in the holiday spirit! With Christmas and New Year’s behind us, we’re now into the final stretch of the festive season before Los Reyes (Three Kings Day) on Tuesday, 6 January, a national public holiday when shops and offices close for family celebrations. WeatherDress warmly if you’re planning to be outside…
Despite living here for years, I’ve never actually spent New Year’s Eve in Spain. I’m usually traveling somewhere to visit family or friends for the holidays. In Singapore, we celebrated with fireworks and food — in my family, that meant mountains of chili crab. In Tucson, we serenaded the New Year around a desert bonfire,…
Bon dia.Valencia’s final week of the year is shaping up as a rainy farewell to 2025. Rain is forecast for today, with conditions expected to ease by the end of the day. After a brief holiday, I’m back in town and will be posting a feature on New Year’s celebration plans shortly. January 1 is…