Our Lady of the Forsaken 2009 – Events
This weekend, Valencia celebrates a festival in honor of its official patron saint, Our Lady of the Forsaken (Mare de Deu dels Desamparats, in Valencian). Here's a preview of some…
This weekend, Valencia celebrates a festival in honor of its official patron saint, Our Lady of the Forsaken (Mare de Deu dels Desamparats, in Valencian). Here's a preview of some…
During the month of May, you won't be able to miss the beautiful crosses adorned with roses placed throughout the city. Actually you might be able to miss them --…
What must be the Valencian Community's most impressive Christians & Moors Festival takes place in the beautiful mountain city of Alcoy on the 22nd, 23rd and 24th of April. Scratch…
When we went to Alcoy for the Christians & Moors festival, we were delighted to be introduced to la Mentira, the city's official party drink. Mentira is a delicious and…
This weekend, the celebrations for San Vicente Ferrer really got underway... we stumbled by accident across quite a few of them. Friday: Paella Street Party in RuzafaAfter a delicious tapas…
Easter Week is probably the most important event on the Catholic calendar. In Valencia, its celebrated almost exclusively in the maritime district... which is why it's called the Semana Santa…
If you're looking for me between the hours of 7 to 10pm tonight (April 1st), or from 11am to 10pm on the 2nd through 5th, head down to the Turia…
One of the many highlights on the final day of Fallas is the Cabalgata del Fuego, a parade heralding the coming of the cremà. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeogLi2zD7I The "parade of fire" has…
La Feria de la Tapa is being held during Fallas in the large plaza next to the MuVIM museum. For €3.50, you get a drink (water, wine, beer) and a…
You might have seen the posters blanketing the city, advertising the Valencia Escena Oberta (Valencia Open Stage) -- you know, the one with the lady cradling the turkey. It's an…