🎄 City Hall nativity scene: 1 December – 3 January, free. 🛍️ Christmas market (Mercado Central): 10 December – 4 January, 9:00–22:00. 🧸 Expojove, the big kids’ fair: 26 December – 4 January. 🏃 Marathon: 6 December · San Silvestre 5K: Wednesday 30 December, 20:00. 🍇 New Year’s Eve in Plaza del Ayuntamiento: the 2026 […]
Roig Arena concerts from November to January fill Valencia in true low season: cheaper stays, mild weather and big nights with Muse, Melendi, TINI, Estopa or Bryan Adams. Coming for a show or a basketball game at Roig Arena? Our Roig Arena guide covers how to get there and where to sleep. Below is a
Rainy day in Valencia? Here are the best indoor plans for the few grey days of the year. Valencia is famous for enjoying more than 300 days of sunshine a year, but when the clouds roll in and the rain makes an appearance, the city reveals a fascinating B-side. Far from ruining your trip, a
Valencia in November still has sunshine, mild temperatures and far fewer tourists. It’s also low season, which means great prices for a getaway. When people think of the end of the year in Valencia, the big international events usually come to mind first: the MotoGP Grand Prix in Cheste (November), the world-famous Valencia Marathon (December)
The best time to visit Valencia? For us, it’s spring and autumn: great weather, fewer crowds and better prices. If you think Valencia is only a high-summer destination, you’re missing the city at its best. May, June, September and October make up the real “shoulder season”, an open secret among seasoned travellers. During these months
To live like a local in Valencia you need to adapt to its timetable, its food and its neighbourhoods. Here are the secrets I share with my guests. Many travellers arrive in Valencia with the same list: visit the City of Arts and Sciences, wander around El Carmen and eat a paella by the sea.
Useful phone numbers in Valencia worth keeping handy: emergencies, transport, health and official websites for your trip. When we travel to a new city, all we want is to relax, explore and enjoy ourselves. Even so, having the essential contacts and official websites at hand saves time, helps you avoid ticket scams and gives you
Valencia in July means the Gran Fira: concerts, fireworks and the Battle of Flowers fill the whole month. Here’s how to enjoy it without suffering in the heat. If you’re visiting Valencia in July, you’ll coincide with one of the liveliest moments of the year for locals: the Gran Fira de València. Throughout the month,
If you are looking for accommodation in Nazaret, Valencia, you will be right next to the City of Arts and Sciences and just minutes from the beach. Here is everything you need to know, from a local host. If you are planning your trip to Valencia and want an area that combines the feel of
Sports events in Valencia draw thousands of fans every year: MotoGP, the marathon, football and sailing. Here are the ones not to miss and where to stay. Valencia isn’t just sun, beaches and the best food; it has earned its place as an international sports capital. Its exceptional climate, world-class facilities and Mediterranean setting make
