City Life

Feature stories that explore the rhythms and traditions of life in Valencia. Discover local culture, festivals, holidays, traditions and the things that make the city tick.

Tents set up in a circle in Valencia's Plaza del Ayuntamiento after the 3 October housing march

Why Valencia’s Plaza del Ayuntamiento is full of tents: the housing protests, explained

This Saturday, Valencia joined more than 50 Spanish cities marching for the right to housing. In Madrid, turnout estimates ranged from 70,000, according to the Delegación del...

By Mireille Morejon

• October 3, 2026

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City life

Glass being filled with tap water. Valencia tap water

What’s in Your Glass? Valencia’s Tap Water, Explained — and Why Your Bill Changes on 1 October

By Mireille Morejon

• September 26, 2026

El Cabanyal neighbourhood

Cabanyal: The complaint that isn’t really about underwear

By Mireille Morejon

• July 25, 2026

The Lagoon That Fed Valencia Is Running Out of Breath

By Mireille Morejon

• July 18, 2026

Vintage Batalla de Las Flores Photo Postcard in Valencia depicting a horse drawn cart with an elaborate floral float.

The Battle of Flowers Was Never Really About the Flowers

By Mireille Morejon

• July 11, 2026

Spanish flag

How Corrupt is Spain, Really?

By Mireille Morejon

• July 4, 2026

Fashion mannequins in a store window with summer outfits and accessories.

When Your Wardrobe No Longer Matches Your Life

By Mimi Krum

• July 3, 2026

The Veles e Vents building at La Marina de Valencia seen from the water, under a deep blue sky

Sails and Winds: Making Sense of Valencia’s Weather

By Atika Shubert

• June 28, 2026

Rainbow Pride flag with six horizontal stripes

Sexual Liberalism in Spain, Explained — Ahead of the Gay Games

By Atika Shubert

• June 21, 2026

Two cats, one orange and one white and black, sitting on top of a piano.

Valencia’s Animal Shelters Are Changing Hands. Here’s Why People Are Worried.

By Mireille Morejon

• June 14, 2026

A digial rendering of passengers using the futuristic design and high, wave-like ceilings of the proposed Nueva Estación Central train station envisioned by Valencia's City Council.

Valencia’s Future Landmarks: The major projects transforming the city

By Mireille Morejon

• June 7, 2026

Large-scale life-like puppets in elaborate costumes, known as "gigantes" or giants, on display by the Cathedral of Valencia for the festival of Corpus Christi.

Valencia’s Oldest Street Party Is Also Its Strangest — And This Year It Turns 700

By Mireille Morejon

• May 30, 2026

A group of public school teachers marching down the road in Valencia, part of a strike for better working conditions.

Public vs Private in Spain: What Teachers and Doctors Are Actually Paid — and Why Thousands Are on Strike

By Mireille Morejon

• May 24, 2026

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