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How to Find Your People: Guide to Valencia's Offline Communities
From padel courts and silent book clubs to naturist beaches and pottery studios — La Cotorra's big guide to finding your people in Valencia
Spain Celebrates San Juan: Bonfires in Valencia, Firecrackers in Barcelona, and Horses in Menorca
On one of the shortest nights of the year, the country marks Saint John's Eve in wildly different ways — from Alicante's giant burning figures to Galicia's herb-infused water and Valencia's midnight beach wishes
Why Feeding Kids in Spain Means Surrendering to Sugar — A Russian Mum's View from Valencia
At the playground, treats fly between families faster than you can track them, and restaurant kids' menus rarely stretch beyond chips and nuggets. But after years in Valencia, one mother is rethinking what really matters.
Emigrating with Kids: A Child Psychologist on Choosing Schools And Helping Teens Adapt
How do you pick a school after moving abroad? Do children really adapt so easily? La Cotorra asked child psychologist Svetlana Pron about everything from "I'm not going!" tantrums to bullying and withdrawn teenagers
The Best Schools in Valencia: State, Semi-Private, Private, and International — Ranked and Compared
From top-scoring state schools and Catholic semi-private institutions to IB programmes, British curricula, and the French Lycée — a data-driven guide to Valencia's best schools based on PAU results, Forbes and El Mundo rankings, and parent reviews
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Your Guide to the Trendiest Bikinis of Summer 2026
You can never have too many swimsuits — La Cotorra scoured dozens of online stores to find the most stylish bikinis and bandeaus currently in stock at great prices
What to Do in Madrid This July: Festivals, Concerts & Open-Air Cinema
From Mad Cool and Río Babel to Bruno Mars, ballet, open-air film screenings, and must-see exhibitions — La Cotorra's guide to the month's biggest events in Madrid
Spain's Wine Battle and the Long, Troubled History of Spanish Wine
On the eve of Haro's Batalla del Vino, La Cotorra explores where Spanish wine came from, how to read its labels, and why winemaking is facing its worst crisis in decades
Surfing Spain's Atlantic North: A Guide to the Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias, and Galicia
From the world-famous left-hander at Mundaka to the championship waves of Pantín and the beginner-friendly beaches of Somo — schools, spots, and seasons across northern Spain's surf coast
Events in Valencia This Weekend 18-19 July
From giant screen viewings of the Spain vs. Argentina World Cup final to free Gran Nit open-air concerts, late-night museum openings, and beachfront food trucks—discover the ultimate plans in Valencia
The Complete Guide to Valencia's Open-Air Swimming Pools for Summer 2026
From the city's mini water park at Benicalap to quiet neighbourhood pools and countryside spots near the Albufera — 10 places to cool off, with opening hours, prices, and what to expect
The Complete Guide to Valencia's Oceanogràfic: Tickets, Shows, Food, and Prices
Europe's largest aquarium holds 35,000 animals across 780 species — sharks, belugas, penguins, and the continent's longest underwater tunnel. La Cotorra breaks down what to buy, see, and how much it all costs
The Complete Guide to Valencia: Landmarks, Markets, Beaches, and What to Eat
From the Cathedral's Holy Grail and the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences to the Central Market, Blue Flag beaches, and the real paella — everything you need to explore Spain's third-largest city
Barcelona in June 2026: Primavera Sound, Sónar And Sagrada Família's Final Tower
Twelve events worth a trip — from The Cure and Doja Cat at Primavera to Pope Leo XIV blessing the world's tallest church on the centenary of Gaudí's death, plus the fires and fireworks of Sant Joan.
