Places

When visitors come to Valencia, it is common for them to stick to the city centre, seeing the Plaza de Reina and the streets that are filled with tables for the outdoor seating of the countless restaurants that line each passageway. But just a little south of the bustling city centre is Ruzafa, a once-humble […]

After exploring Valencia by trying new restaurants, seeing flamenco shows, and experiencing the nightlife that never ends…my friends and I decided to get off the beaten path and get out of the city for a weekend. We settled on a trip to Dénia, a smaller, coastal town in the Alicante region about an hour and […]

Bioparc Valencia opened in 2008 within the old Turia riverbed, replacing the outdated Viveros Zoo, and was designed and is managed by Rainforest Valencia in partnership with the City Council. Spanning over 10 hectares (100,000 m²), the park adopts a “zoo-immersion” philosophy, where visitors feel like they are part of the animals’ habitats due to seamless […]

The Turia Gardens in Valencia span around 10km, with cobblestone footpaths, orange trees, public restrooms, playgrounds, picnic areas, benches, and paved bike paths. The perfect place for runners, walkers, and bikers alike, the flat terrain offers an extensive expanse of beautiful scenery to enjoy during a stroll. Playgrounds dot the park for little ones, and […]

A short bus ride away from the beautiful city of Valencia is a coastal town, steeped in history and sights. One weekend, or even a day in Alicante, can be as relaxing or exhilarating as you like. A friend of mine, Bella, recently visited Alicante in one day and loved practically every minute of the […]

On a warm summer night in the hip barrio of Ruzafa, we had a delightful dinner at ‘Metropolis Bistro & Cocktails’ which can be found on a corner of Calle de Cuba, 48. It was established in the March 2023 by Irish sisters Riona and Fiona Ward, who previously ran a bistro of the same […]