October 9th Fiesta

Life in Spain

The 9th October across the whole of the Valencian Community is fiesta day, approximately from Torrevieja to Valencia. Most of the shops will be closed, also some public offices. This is to celebrate the liberation of the Valencians 770 years ago. The...

Bioparc Valencia

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There is a new Safari Park opened in Valencia which is probably as near to Africa as you can get without going there. It begins at the river bed at Campanar where there is a new white bridge across the lake and there are boats shaped like swans which...

The Fallas

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The fiesta of Las Fallas is one of Valencias most famous. This fiesta began hundreds of years ago with carpenters who worked by candle light in the dark winter nights. In the 18th century the carpenters would make figures and dress them, paint their ...

A Day In Valencia

Things to do Life in Spain

Oceanographic Centre, Valencia For anyone living or holidaying in Moraira a day in Valencia is fascinating. The best way to get there is either to catch a boat from Benissa or to drive to Xeraco train station, one stop past Gandia and park your car,...