Places

To understand the geographic drama of the Costa Azahar, one must look toward the horizon where the land makes a final, defiant stand against the Mediterranean. Here, perched on a rocky tombolo that was once an island during high tide, sits the Castillo de Peñíscola. Often referred to as the “Gibraltar of Valencia,” this fortress […]

The train from Valencia to Alicante feels almost too easy for what you get at the other end. In just a little over two hours, the wide, breezy coastal energy of Valencia gradually shifts into something smaller, warmer, and easygoing. By the time you arrive in Alicante, everything already feels close together: the castle rising […]

Ruzafa is easily one of Valencia’s most vibrant and culturally dynamic neighbourhood, and after spending time there, it is easy to understand why. What makes Ruzafa unique is not simply the number of things to do, but the way diverse experiences coexist within a compact, walkable area. The barrio combines independent retail, food culture, creative […]

At first glance, it is difficult to believe that one of Valencia’s most active public spaces was once a river. Today, the ‘Jardín del Río Turia’ stretches nearly nine kilometres across the city, connecting neighbourhoods, landmarks, and communities through a continuous corridor of green. What was once the Turia River is now one of Spain’s […]

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 […]

‘The Terminal Hub’ has now established itself as Valencia’s main innovation and international talent ecosystem. It does so because there is no other space like it in the city, integrating a community of 500 professionals of 35 different nationalities, with an average age of 36. 32.5% of its members come from outside Spain, reflecting Valencia’s […]

I will miss your “yes” to life, Valencia! I have watched, quietly amazed, at how tirelessly you keep the pulse of community and tradition alive. One celebration folds into another, as though time itself here refuses to move in straight lines. When the harvest of rice is honoured (Arroz Festival), it is already time for […]

La Fábrica de Hielo is one of our favourite “chill-out” spots. This artistic and diverse space hides in the barrio of ‘El Cabanyal’, just next to the beach. Revamped from an abandoned ice factory; on the inside there is natural light that pours from the ceilings to illuminate a playful, hipster interior with colourful mismatching […]