From 2015-2017 the percentage of foreigners living in Spain’s biggest cities dropped and raised questions that Spain was losing its charm in the eyes of expats or that the recession had hit too hard, but this year´s statistics prove us all wrong and the non-Spanish resident numbers are on the rise again. At the beginning […]
The night you don´t want to miss
The official beginning of the summer is just around the corner – precisely, it takes place on the beach on the 23rd of June, the shortest night of the year. Valencians celebrate the night of San Juan with bonfires on the beaches, of which the most famous are Playa las Arenas, Playa Patacona and Playa […]
Port Saplaya – a piece of Venice in Alboraya
Port Saplaya is one of the most unique and picturesque places around Valencia. The name means “harbour and its beach” (in Valencian: Port Sa Platja) and the place could be described as a little hidden oasis just a stone’s throw from Valencia city’s hustle and bustle. It’s located just a few kilometres north of Valencia […]
Valencia in Numbers
How much do you actually know about your home city? There is a lot to learn and discover, but here is a good start: 138 B.C. The foundation of the city of Valencia as a Roman colony. 714 By then Valencia had surrendered under the Muslim rule. The influence of Islamic culture can still be […]
Being Pregnant and Giving Birth in Valencia
Author: Elina Salvador Are you expecting a baby? Congratulations! If you are a newcomer in Spain and Valencia, you may have some questions regarding the healthcare. Based on my own experience and that of women I know, I would dare to say that in general they take a good care of you and your baby […]
