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transport 
12th February 2024 RYANAIR UNVEILS AMBITIOUS EXPANSION PLANS FOR VALENCIA IN SUMMER 2024
Ryanair, Valencia’s top airline, has set the stage for an unprecedented summer in 2024 with the announcement of its extensive schedule, marking a significant milestone in the region’s aviation industry. With 64 routes in total, including 6 new destinations, Valencia’s summer air travel landscape is poised for a remarkable transformation. The highlight of Ryanair’s summer […]
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History 
10th February 2024 FRENCH-SPANISH AGREEMENT CATAPULTS VALENCIA AS A EUROPEAN CULTURAL EPICENTRE THANKS TO THE HOLY GRAIL
Valencia becomes the epicentre of European culture thanks to the agreement between French and Spanish associations that validates the Way of the Holy Grail on an international level. Partnerships to form the European Cultural Itinerary on the Way of the Holy Grail begin in Valencia. In an unprecedented event for cultural promotion and sustainable tourism, […]
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shopping 
9th February 2024 ‘SAN SARU’ OPENS IN VALENCIA!
The second ‘San Saru’ jewellery boutique has opened in Spain, this time gracing the vibrant streets of Valencia. This milestone follows the successful launch of their inaugural physical store in Barcelona, marking a profound shift after eight years of thriving online presence. Co-founded by Carolina Álvarez and Borja Pundik, San Saru crafts each piece with […]
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music and dance 
9th February 2024 AN EVENING OF LIVE FLAMENCO AT ‘CAFÉ DEL DUENDE’
Situated in the pleasant ‘El Botánico’ neighbourhood near the historic centre, ‘Café del Duende’ stands out as a cherished gem, offering an intimate and authentic space where the essence of flamenco comes to life. Revered throughout Valencia, the establishment beckons both locals and travellers to immerse themselves in the vibrant rhythms and soul-stirring melodies of […]
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Food 
4th February 2024 DINING AT ‘HOTARU RESTAURANTE’
Saint Valentine’s Day varies in its celebration across different cultures. Here in Valencia, some similar celebrations even take place on October 9th, where Valencians traditionally exchange marzipan wrapped in a handkerchief. The recipient of the gift must keep the handkerchief in which the marzipan is wrapped as a token of their enduring love and the […]
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Music 
4th February 2024 A NIGHT OF FLAMENCO AT CAFÉ DEL DUENDE
There is an immediate hush when the guitarist and singer step onto the stage, as strings of lights illuminate the name Café del Duende. We are all here for the same thing: to experience one of the most authentic flamenco shows in Valencia. The smell of incense hangs in the warm air, and a single […]
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History 
30th January 2024 THE ITINERARY PATH OF THE HOLY GRAIL OF EUROPE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION IS BORN…A NEW STEP TOWARDS CULTURE AND PEACE
The recent creation of the ‘Itinerary Path of the Holy Grail of Europe International Association ‘ marks a milestone in the valorization and dissemination of European cultural heritage. This significant event took place at FITUR 2024 with a special ceremony presided over by Dr. Ana Mafé García, a key figure in promoting this cultural project […]
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Music 
30th January 2024 ENJOYING LIVE MUSIC AT ‘LOCO CLUB’
On Saturday 27th January, two acts graced the stage of ‘Loco Club’, a renowned music venue that is about 6 minutes’ walk from the centre of Valencia. The two bands made it a memorable show with their punchy performances. Alternative rock band ‘Doce Lamentos’ began the matinee concert with an eclectic mix of music that […]
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Art 
24th January 2024 VALENCIA IS A CITY WITH ART EVERYWHERE YOU TURN!
Much like Berlin, the city walls of Valencia are a canvas. Graffiti, murals, stickers and tags grace the streets. A stroll through the park sees sculptures galore, accompanied by groups of young adults sketching away. The art, and the city, is ever changing. What is there one day could be gone the next. Pieces appear […]
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History 
21st January 2024 San Vicente Mártir (SAINT VINCENT THE MARTYR) IS THE PATRON SAINT OF VALENCIA
SAN VICENTE MÁRTIR IS CELEBRATED IN VALENCIA ON JANUARY 22nd, THE DAY OF HIS EXECUTION. Vicente de Huesca, also known as St. Vincent the Martyr was a Spanish cleric, a deacon of St. Valero of Zaragoza. He was denounced and imprisoned under Diocletian, so the Church reveres him as San Vicente Mártir. According to tradition, […]
