Category: Valencia City

Valencia is one of Spain’s oldest cities, with a history tracing as far back as 2,100 years. In the first of a three-part series, we offer you a glimpse into life before the 15th century.

Ruzafa is one of the most fashionable neighbourhoods in Valencia, home to independent art galleries, vintage boutiques and even some of the best food in the region.  Here are 2 more places to check out in Ruzafa for your art, food and fashion fix. Il Quartiere (Il Market) Have a love for vintage items? Then […]

The Ruzafa neighbourhood is becoming an increasingly popular place to visit among tourists and locals in Valencia. Once notorious for drug and alcohol activities, now hipsters, artists or just people who want to take photos for the gram head there for its unique vibe.  Sounds promising? Here are 2 places to visit while you’re in […]

Scintillating football aside, Valencia is one of the best places in the world to get your artistic fix. Just south-east of the city lies one of the 12 treasures of Spain: The City of Arts and Sciences. This sprawling complex truly lives up to its name – it is a metropolis entirely dedicated to arts. Our right-back […]

Nobody does snack time right like the Valencians. Whether you’re feeling peckish or in need of a convenient bite on-the-go, here are 3 must-try snacks to whet your appetie. 1. Horchata de Chufa y Fartons Horchata is a milky refresher, perfect after hours of shopping along the streets of the city. To accompany your chilled […]

Valencia is well-known for its vast natural heritage and its spacious natural parks and swimming pools. If you have been dying to get out of the city and see some flora and fauna, you must check out our recommendations!

With so much mystery and suspense surrounding the Holy Grail, there’s no way we could have stopped at just one article. (Here’s part one, just in case!) Read on for more reasons why one of the world’s greatest treasures could be in Valencia.

The Holy Grail is believed to be the cup that Jesus Christ drank out of during the last supper, and was used by Joseph of Arimathea to collect Jesus’ blood during his crucifixion.  It has also made appearances in pop culture features, including Indiana Jones, Monty Python and the Holy Grail and The Da Vinci […]

Introverts are a special breed. They need their special time alone to reflect, recharge and recalibrate for their next social gathering. Here are some introvert-friendly things to do in Valencia. Explore the cafes in town  Read a book while sipping your cup of coffee or listen to music while gazing at the passing traffic and […]