Traditions, like fine wine, improve with time, and in Valencia we have some that date back so far that their earliest records are handwritten on leather scrolls. These documents are treasures in their own...
Next Wednesday, August 12, 2026, Spain will experience an astronomical phenomenon unprecedented in generations: a total solar eclipse in which the Moon will completely cover the Sun’s disk. Macastre, loca...
Before the September blues set in, you’ve got to make the most of August. And this year, it’s packed with plans and experiences in Valencia to enjoy all 31 days of the month.
From a historic eclipse t...
The Royal Spanish Academy defines “to study” as “to exercise one’s understanding to attain or comprehend something,” a concept that, if viewed through the lens of 30 or 40 years ago, boils down to poring...
This Saturday, August 8, Altea will once again come alive with a new edition of the Castell de l’Olla, the fireworks display that draws more than 50,000 people to the town in the province of Alicante ever...
Known as “the most beautiful night of the year”—and with St. John’s blessing— the Night of Candles has become more than just a tradition in the town of Titaguas. Just over an hour’s drive from Valenci...
They say that the more fun you have, the faster time flies. And that must be what happened to us Valencians with the Gran Fira de Julio, which wraps up this weekend with two events that drive lovers o...
The world has changed a great deal over the past 40 years. If we were to compare today’s society with that of the 1980s, we’d find vast differences: how we dress, the layout of our cities, our use of...
Can you imagine experiencing the August 12 eclipse from space? Although tourist flights beyond Earth’s orbit are already a reality, for now they are far beyond the reach of the vast majority of us. Howeve...
This Saturday, July 18, Valencia celebrates the Gran Nit de la Feria de Julio, a date that is always special and features a wide variety of festive, cultural, and fireworks-related activities suitable for...