Category Leisure

Feria de Julio – The July Fair

Valencia, famous for its lively festivals, hosts an amazing celebration every year in the month of July: Feria de Julio. It is bursting with loads of different festivities including food, music, fireworks, dance, and it is a must attend event…

The San Juan festival in Valencia

The night of San Juan – or St. John’s Eve – is celebrated on the 23 June every year, marking the arrival of the summer. The reason it is held on the 23rd is because it is the longest day…

The markets in Valencia

Valencia, a charming city on the southeastern coast of Spain, is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, stunning architecture, and delectable cuisine. One of the best ways to immerse yourself in the local culture is by exploring the bustling markets…

The best places to get tapas in Valencia

Tapas is traditionally considered a small snack or starter that people would eat in bars alongside beer or sangria before their dinner or lunch. As Spainards eat later than most other European countries – around 9 or 10 pm, this…

The Fallas Festival

From the 1st to the 19th of March, Valencia is brimming with cheer and celebration for Fallas, a traditional festival with fire, food, music and fallas (the large monuments). The origin started with the ancient custom of the carpenters of…

Where to get: The best paella in Valencia

Valencia is the birthplace of paella, so of course if you are travelling to Valencia you must try some and discover the infamous dish for yourself. Originally made by farmers, the workers would cook this dish for lunch and share…

Why visiting Valencia on bike is the best option

Cycling through Valencia is the best way to explore the city and get around efficiently, not only is the city very flat, it also accommodates cyclists with over 150 km of bike lanes. You are on holiday, you don’t want…

Travel idea: with Friends

Get to know Valencia in the best way with friends Always traveling with friends is a plan that if it works out well will be remembered for a lifetime. That’s why it’s very important to choose a destination that suits…

Travel idea: Fun

Have a great time discovering Valencia! If you have decided to discover the Valencian Community or some of its cities, perhaps one of the reasons that have helped you to make your decision, apart from its climate and gastronomy, is…