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 […]