Ninot Exhibition 2008
From the 9th of February to March 15th you can get a sneak preview of the Ninots (Valencian for dolls or puppets) before they’re paraded through their neighborhoods and finally…
Monster Attacks Children’s Parade
We went to see the Children's Parade and dress competition held in the Plaza del Carmen on Sunday. It was a beautiful morning, and the kids were awfully cute dressed…
Cant de l’Estoreta – Valencia 2008
This morning, we went to the Plaza del Carmen to see the children’s parade. See those cute little kids dressed up in their Fallas clothing was heartwarming. The young Falleras: I…
Mascletà – March 1st, 2008 – 2pm
Starting today, the true craziness of the Las Fallas begins to unfold. From now until the end of Fallas, every single day will be celebrated with fireworks, dance, drinking and…
Las Comedias – Popular Bakery
Walk down Calle de la Paz and as you near Calle de las Comedias, you’ll start to smell the most delicious scents. You’ll put all your plans on hold, because…
Free Concerts for Fallas 2008
There are a series of free concerts during Fallas, on the 14th, 15th and 16th of March, taking place in the Turia riverbed near the Serranos Towers, and in the…
First Visit to the BioParc (Valencia Zoo)
This morning, we took the first of what will likely be many trips to Valencia’s brand new zoo, the BioParc. I had been skeptical: partly because I dislike zoos and…
Café Lisboa – Meeting Spot Central
We've not been in Valencia for long, but a few times, we've had to meet people somewhere in the city. On 3 separate occasions, the person we were scheduled to…
Valencia at Night
A walk through the streets of Valencia during dusk is a special treat. Everything seems very moody and even more beautiful. Above you see the Palacio del Marquis de Dos…
BioParc Valencia
Tomorrow, Valencia's next great attraction is opening its doors -- the BioParc. Part of a new generation of zoos, the Bioparc rejects cages in favor of natural terrain and a…