The vibrant and exciting third largest Spanish city of Valencia is the ninth location to join a select collection of global cities and become the World Design Capital® in 2022.

The big night of museums forms part of a wide selection of activities of the Gran Fira de València. During the event, most museums in Valencia open their doors to visitors until late into the night.

A long-standing tradition of the Fallas involves an exhibition of the Ninots. Each committee selects their best Ninot and Ninot Infantil to be exhibited. Over 700 statues are then…

The Chinese community in Valencia is strong and so family gatherings are popular at Chinese New Year, this highly important time of year. Many dress bright and cheerfully according to…

Expats wake up to the surprise local sounds of delight this morning! The Children‘s Awakening, Desperta Infantil, of the Fallas 2024 commences at 7:15 am on Calle de la Paz, San Vicente…

Every day during Fallas impressive loud, bright and smoky mascletas firecracker displays are held in front of enthusiastic spectators on the Plaza del Ayuntamiento at 2pm. Locals and…

February 14 sees the traditional Ninot Infantil displays closing, with the complete Ninot exhibition closing on February 15. Over two days, the figures, both large and small, will then be…

The Valencians love noise. Some say it stems from the days of the Moors. Today is sees a continuation of displays prior to the daily city hall square fireworks during Fallas, this time held…

Completion of placement of the Fallas Infantil Ninots, activities throughout the day, mascleta firecracker display on the Plaza del Ayuntamiento at 2pm and pyrotechnic firework display…

Placement of the Fallas Mayor Ninots is completed and activities take place throughout the day. Mascleta firecracker display on the Plaza del Ayuntamiento at 2pm and…

The Fallas flower offering involves members of a vast number of Fallas committees or guilds. Magnificently dressed in traditional costumes, they form a large procession that lasts…

The parades of traditionally dressed participants continue during afternoon and well into the night to offer flowers to the huge city patron, Our Lady of the Forsaken on Plaza de la Virgen.

The Fallas Crema symbolises the true story celebrating an ancient pagan tradition. The day reveals an eternal tension between sadness and joy. It begins with an offering at the Puente…

A rice festival that takes place over a couple of days on the Plaza del Ayuntamiento in Valencia is known locally as TastArròs. This fascinating event offers several delightful aspect…

A wonderful event, Cabanyal Intim presents an eclectic series of activities with a terrific spectrum of creativity which includes theatre, dance, circus, performance, clown, music, cabaret…

Visible from afar the Christmas funfair returns to the triangle of Avenida de Francia and Ingeniero Manuel Soto, a stone’s throw from the marina end of the Avenida del Port. Typical attract…