Valencia
A Weekend In Morella
Valencia is wonderful, but sometimes you want to get out of the city. Luckily, there are tons of easy day trips and rewarding weekend excursions within striking distance. Our list had grown quite long, and for many years, Morella had been lingering at the top, growing more and more frustrated as we chose to go…
Valencia’s Bioparc Revisited – Still Our Favorite Zoo
Despite not being huge “zoo” guys, we’ve written about the Bioparc in Valencia, Spain, on numerous occasions. Maybe we’re so drawn to it, because the park was inaugurated at the same time as our move to the city in 2008: almost to the exact date. After our initial visit, we were so impressed by the…
Valencia Rolls Out The Red Carpet – Goyas 2022
The Goyas are like the Oscars of Spain, and have historically been held in Madrid.
Hiking the Ruta de Aguas in Buñol
To get to the Ruta de Aguas trailhead, we had to cross through the old town, including the medieval castle.
Scenes from Post-Lockdown Valencia, 2021
The pictures in this post were taken from the days of the pandemic — well after the strict lockdown had lifted, but before life in Valencia had fully returned to normal.
Picanya, January 2025 – The Dana’s Aftermath
We hope these photographs, all taken in Picanya in late January, 2025, three months after the flooding, help illuminate the scope of the problem.
Valencia Under Construction in 2021
Construction dominated Valencia in the summer of 2021, making it a fascinating time to explore the city as numerous projects uncovered layers of its rich history.
Climbing the Peñón de Ifach in Calpe
The Peñón de Ifach boasts a rich biodiversity, and we loved spotting different types of plants and birds.
The Albufera Lake, Before The 2024 Valencia Floods
The Albufera, which has long been one of our favorite areas in Valencia, was completely heavily affected by the flooding.
What’s the Best Time to Visit Valencia’s Mercado Central?
Valencia is becoming more popular every year, and one of the places you really notice the increase in tourism is at the Mercado Central.
