Discover the Comunidad Valenciana!
.Why is now the best time to discover the Valencian community?! . In Spain, the government’s latest Covid regulations have us locked down by region, meaning, we can’t cross the border of the region we’re in. To avoid an unnecessary increase in infections, mobility has been limited for now and so we want to help […]
What’s the ‘San Vicente Ferrer’ Holiday?
In case you didn’t know, on Monday 20th April, Valencians will celebrate the local holiday known as “San Vicente Ferrer”. They don’t have a fixed date for celebrating it, because every year it takes place on the second Monday of Easter. Next year it will fall even earlier, on April 12th! Despite it being an annual festival, […]
Upcoming Gastronomy Festivals in Valencia
Food in the region of Valencia offers a variety of traditional flavors and culinary delights! As part of the Mediterranean family, Valencian cuisine is full of delicious and healthy recipes, based around fresh fish, seafood, rice, fruit, and vegetables. Although paella (the famous rice dish from Valencia) is the one people usually associate with Valencian cuisine, […]
Spanish Christmas Traditions
Apart from the streets being filled with Christmas lights making the town seem magical in itself, we’ve put together a list of a few Spanish traditions around this time of year, as well as a few non-Spanish traditions. We hope these ideas can help you enjoy a unique Christmas in Valencia! Eat traditional Spanish foods […]
2 Upcoming Holidays: Spanish Constitution Day & Immaculate Conception Day!
Did you know there are two national holidays this week?! That’s right, both Friday, December 6th and Sunday, December 8th are celebrated throughout the entire country. So what are they and what do they represent? Continue reading to find out more about each of these important days in Spanish history and culture. Spanish Constitution […]
Festivals Throughout Spain During Summer
Spanish people simply love fiestas and festivals. There are innumerable celebrations that are happening during the year in the entire country of Spain. In case you have missed Valencia’s major festival the Fallas, you can still visit and enjoy some of the following festivals that will be held in different cities throughout Spain in August. La Tomatina […]
Inside the Tribunal de Les Agüas: The World’s Oldest Court
Every Thursday as cathedral bells ring noon, eight men in black-robes trailed by hoards of spectators march to the Apostle’s Gate of Cathedral de Valencia. So begins the Tribunal de Les Agüas de la Vega de Valencia (or “Water Court”), a court that has met every week in the same spot for the past 1,100 […]
Quick Class of Valenciano
Do you know Valencia has its own regional language? Valencian is spread all over the Valencian Community and it’s a co-official language along with Spanish. We know this might be a bit confusing and that’s why today we’ll teach you some useful words and expressions: First, how to greet and say goodbye: Bon dia […]
Typical Dishes from Valencia
If you have done any research on Valencia you probably already know something about Valencian gastronomy. It is well known that they cook with a lot of rice and seafood, but we would like to offer you a deeper insight into Valencian cuisine. Below are some of the most common Valencian dishes: PAELLA […]
Natural products found in Spain and Valencia
As you probably know, Spain is famous for its great and diverse gastronomy. Below is a list of products that are a “must-try” before leaving Spain, and included are three of the most important Valencian products for those of you who are in Valencia! Jamón Serrano: Literally “ham from the sierra or mountain range” […]
