Spain’s First Flying Taxis to Take Flight in 2028 on Málaga–Marbella Route

Part of the EU-backed Verti-Go project, 15-minute electric air taxi flights costing €100 will connect Málaga and Marbella while testing airspace integration

Win a €180,000 House in Málaga for Just €10: Architecture Studio Launches Unique Real Estate Raffle

Arkipromo is raffling off two brand-new three-bedroom homes in Cuevas del Becerro, complete with €20,000 furniture vouchers for the winners

Valencia Approves €340K Las Fallas Funding for 2027–2029 but Rejects 3-Day Ofrenda Proposal

Prizes for Fallas committees will see a major boost, while the iconic flower offering stays locked into its traditional two-day schedule on March 17–18

LEGO Unveils Limited-Edition 1:1 Scale World Cup Trophy Celebrating Spain’s Victory

Priced at €199 with only 6,000 units available in Spain, the 2,845-piece replica features exclusive champion engravings and a display podium

Valencia Parliament Approves 2026 Budget Enshrining "National Priority" Aid Clause

A deal between the PP and far-right Vox prioritises Spanish citizens for public assistance, slashes union funding, and lengthens social benefit residency requirements

Valencia Provincial Council Unveils €22.75M Plan for New Administrative Complex

The 10,000 m² project in the Patraix district will centralise municipal services, cut operational overhead, and feature solar-powered, sustainable facilities starting in 2027

Spain Passes Major Pharmaceutical Reform

The overhaul of Spain's 20-year-old pharmaceutical framework also introduces accelerated access to innovative drugs, strategic measures against shortages, and home dispensing for vulnerable patients

Spain Approves Sweeping Anti-Tobacco Law Banning Smoking on Cafe Terraces, Beaches, and at Festivals

The bill overhauls 2005 regulations, introducing a direct ban for minors, equalising vapes with traditional cigarettes, and enforcing 15-meter smoke-free perimeters around public venues

Christopher Nolan’s 'The Odyssey': A Visceral, Anti-War Epic That Transcends Myth

Filmed across six countries with an acoustic score by Ludwig Göransson, Nolan’s three-hour cinematic voyage transforms Homer’s ancient poem into a devastating critique of war

Valencia Cultural Guide: Summer Festivals, Jazz, and Autumn Season Highlights for 2026

Here is what to catch in the city from July to October

Berlin Artist Tatiana Kligman's PUPAE Exhibition Opens at La Cotorra Gallery in Valencia

Fifteen works created specially for the show explore the experience of emigration. The opening reception on 28 May drew artists, critics, and gallerists from across Valencia. The exhibition runs from 29 May

The 61st Venice Biennale Is Open: What's Inside the Spanish Pavilion and What Else to See

50,000 postcards from flea markets around the world fill all six rooms of the Spanish pavilion. Plus: a flooded Austrian space with nude performers, and a Japanese artist handing out baby dolls at the door

Clóchinas Are Back: Valencia's Tiny Local Mussels Are Only on Sale Until August

Smaller, saltier, and brighter orange than ordinary mussels — and grown only inside Valencia's port. Here's where to try them, how to spot them on a menu, and how to visit the farms by catamaran

Valencia’s Best-Kept Culinary Secret: The Mystery of Titaina

Invisible to guidebooks and tourists, this authentic fisherman’s dish remains a cherished treasure found only in the seaside neighbourhood of El Cabanyal

The OnlyFans Dilemma: Apple TV’s "Margo's Got Money Troubles" Debuts with an All-Star Cast

Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman, and Michelle Pfeiffer lead a bold new series exploring the modern complexities of sex work, single motherhood, and social stigma

Champagne, Concept Art, and Conspiracy Theories: Inside the Exclusive Opening of La Cotorra Gallery

Valencia's scene receives a high-octane upgrade as the city’s newest art hub debuts

From Meme Subject to World Cup Hero: The Unlikely Journey of Ferran Torres

Born on a leap day, battling growth-spurt hurdles, parents' divorce, and relentless internet criticism, "El Tiburón" scored the extra-time goal that secured Spain's second World Cup title

More Than Just Football: 8 Incredible Stories Behind Spain’s World Cup Stars

From baby photos with Messi and working-class goal celebrations to painted nails and off-grid lifestyles, get to know the unique personalities driving La Roja to the 2026 final

Valencia Becomes First Spanish City to Host the Gay Games

The world's largest LGBTQ+ sports and culture festival opens June 27 with over 10,000 participants from 80 countries — but its organizers stress it's open to everyone

Ronaldo's Portugal Stunned by Congo as England Edged Croatia in a Six-Goal Thriller

Cristiano Ronaldo became the oldest player ever at a World Cup but extended his goalless run to ten major-tournament games, while Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham fired England to a 4–2 win.

Where to Watch the World Cup in Valencia: A Guide to the City's Best Sports Bars

From 14-screen Irish pubs to intimate spots near the Mestalla stadium — La Cotorra rounds up where to catch this summer's matches over a beer and tapas, with notes on late-night licences.

Should Women Lift Heavy Weights ? The Debate Explained

Physiologist Stacy Sims says women are "not small men" and need an entirely different approach to fitness. Her critics say the science doesn't yet support such sweeping rules — and that telling women to skip moderate cardio could do more harm than good.

Football with Legends: Valencia’s Easter Camp for Kids

We spoke to the president of Valencia’s former players’ association about the perfect spring and summer holidays

What is skimo and why Spaniards are so good at it?

All three Spanish medals at the 2026 Olympics were won in ski mountaineering — a sport making its debut on the Olympic programme. La Cotorra tells you what the sport is, how the Spaniards managed to achieve such success, and where you can try it yourself

From Meme Subject to World Cup Hero: The Unlikely Journey of Ferran Torres

Born on a leap day, battling growth-spurt hurdles, parents' divorce, and relentless internet criticism, "El Tiburón" scored the extra-time goal that secured Spain's second World Cup title

Meet Aleko Erginos: The Iconic Street Artist Painting Valencia’s Soul

Learn why Valencia’s most recognisable outdoor painter strictly refuses custom orders to preserve his artistic freedom

More Than Just Football: 8 Incredible Stories Behind Spain’s World Cup Stars

From baby photos with Messi and working-class goal celebrations to painted nails and off-grid lifestyles, get to know the unique personalities driving La Roja to the 2026 final

Valencia’s Living Instrument: Inside the Historic Bell-Ringing Tradition of the Micalet

High above the city's bustling streets, volunteers keep centuries-old traditions alive—manually ringing the ancient cathedral bells and sharing stories of 15th-century "remote workers."

"Skazka": The Valencia Shop That Became a Home for the First Russian-Speaking Émigrés

Twenty-five years ago, before chats and expat groups existed, a small grocery store in Valencia became the place where newcomers found jobs, housing, friends — and each other

The Lavender Fields Near Valencia — and the Myth About Their Calming Scent

Every summer, hundreds head to Ademuz in search of a "Spanish Provence" — but at the family farm Ecoaromuz, visitors learn that not all lavender is relaxing

Valencia Becomes First Spanish City to Host the Gay Games

The world's largest LGBTQ+ sports and culture festival opens June 27 with over 10,000 participants from 80 countries — but its organizers stress it's open to everyone

Probiotics by Day, Pole Art Gold by Night: The Valencia Engineer Spinning Tales of Home

Valencia-based engineer Alla Punko wins the Pole Spain World Art Championship with a moving routine about emigration. Read her inspiring story on La Cotorra