Valencian Castles: Albalat dels Sorells
The Valencia Community has many interesting castles, some of them little known and rarely visited. One such castle is to be found at Albalat dels Sorells, just north of the…
Indian Hawk and Benjamin Franklin
The Valencian group Indian Hawk has named its latest album after a famous quote by American Independence signee Benjamin Franklin. The album, Death and Taxes refers to his famous quote…
Feslalí, Alcalalí in bloom
Almond blossom in January and February is an integral part of Valencian scenery, with fields of pink and white adding a mystical touch to this magical land. Fields full of…
8th Annual Holi Life colour race in Valencia
The sports and entertainment event will feature Holi Blitz colour stations along the course, Holi powder and lots of fun at this Pink Party, with decoration, a photocall and other…
Clec Fashion Festival
If there is one thing Valencia is known for, it is its ability to celebrate life. A Mediterranean lifestyle that not only coexists with the creativity of its people, but…
Valencia’s Vegan Festival
On February 7, 8 and 9, 2020, the 4th edition of the Vegan Tapas Route was held in the city of Valencia organized by Feria Vegana Valencia, a non-profit association.…
Whatever Happened to…….
The Stranglers, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Madness, Wilco and Marc Almond? To be honest I don’t know; that epoch is a bit of a blur (another good group!) Whatever;…
Happy 4718!
Once again Valencia Town Hall Council is collaborating in the celebration of the Chinese new year, the year of the rat as Al Stewart didn’t quite sing. The celebrations usually…
Shining Light on Sorolla’s Early Life
Trying to track down Joaquin Sorolla in Valencia is mostly a thankless task, and it may be better to focus on his paintings, some of which can still be seen…
Elizabeth Maclennan
I woke up, one freezing winter’s day, exhausted by my four hour commute to the biggest law firm in Edinburgh. What was I doing with my life? What did the…
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