Classic Sports Cars at Las Atarazanas
Las Atarazanas of El Grao, close to the harbor, provide a fascinating look back on medieval Valencia. They served as shipyards, for the storage and and construction of boats, and…
Las Atarazanas of El Grao, close to the harbor, provide a fascinating look back on medieval Valencia. They served as shipyards, for the storage and and construction of boats, and…
Valencia's modern art museum, the IVAM, has recently opened an exhibition on abstract art, which you can see until December 7th. The exhibition of 58 pieces (48 paintings and 10…
This Wednesday, the 27th of August, the small town of Buñol will once again play host to one of the world's most famously bizarre festivals: The Tomatina. You've probably seen…
It's unbelievable, and goes against everything I've ever stood for as an educated member of civilized society: I am excited for a car race. I can't wait, despite being completely…
In 138 BC, Junius Brutus established a small colony of Roman soldiers on an island in the river Turia, known as Valentia. Although the area had been previously inhabited by…
For most of humanity, public holidays are a breathlessly awaited godsend. But when you work independently, and are living in a new country, they can be an unexpected nuisance. Like…
The Plaza del Ayuntamiento is the largest and probably most important plaza in Valencia. Home to the city hall (ayuntamiento) and the magnificent central post office (edificio de correos), the…
According to a study done by a research group for the Cervecerias of Spain, the most popular aperitif of Valencians is a glass of cold beer and patatas bravas. Excellent…
We recently had the chance to visit a friend's childhood home in Enguera, which is a small town nestled in the hills surrounding Xátiva, about an hour south of Valencia…
Did you know Valencia has its own breed of dog? Say hello to the Gos Rater Valencià. The Gos Rater is a small, agile dog which was bred in the…