Photographs: Parker McAnally Paella Valenciana is an iconic symbol of Valencia — an authentic recipe born from the rice fields and farmlands surrounding the city. Authentic paella valenciana is known to be the original recipe: a savory blend of rice, chicken, rabbit, vegetables, green beans, garrofons, and saffron. Although traditionally snails were also added to […]
Valencia’s Extraordinary Residential Buildings
When moving to Valencia, one of the first things expats appreciate is the diverse architecture of Valencia’s residential buildings. The charming historical buildings allow us to picture life in the past and the modern City of Arts and Science gives a glimpse of the future. In this post, we tour five extraordinary residential buildings in […]
Buying Property in Spain [Video]
Watch our video guide to buying property in Spain as a foreigner. Linda from YES Valencia covers the key steps, costs, and common pitfalls — from NIE to notary signing.
How to purchase a property in Valencia?
If you’re thinking about how to buy property in Valencia as a foreigner, this guide is your starting point. Valencia has become one of the most sought-after real estate markets in Spain — and for good reason. Renting has become proportionally more expensive than purchasing, international demand continues to rise, and the city offers a […]
California vs Valencia Spain part II
As promised, we are continuing with our little investigation when comparing Valencia to California. This is the part II of the series and if you are interested you can also have a look at what we have unraveled in the part I. Gloria and Aaron They arrived in Valencia in late November back in 2018. […]




