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Valencia Unveils Free Nature Guide Featuring 69 Stunning Water Routes
From free open-air screens at major town squares to indoor mega-venues like the Roig Arena and Movistar Arena, here is the complete guide to catching Sunday's historic final live
Valencia Distributes Free Glasses for the August 12 Solar Eclipse
Ahead of the city's first total solar eclipse in over a century, certified solar-viewing glasses are available free of charge at four locations — no reservation needed
Free Stargazing Nights Return to Valencia Province This Summer
The Circuito Starlight Tierra Bobal offers eight free astrotourism sessions in low-light-pollution towns, with professional telescopes and expert guides
Valencia Opens New Pollinator Garden in the Turia Garden
The 5,300-square-meter Jardín de Polinizadores near Puente de Serranos is designed to attract insects vital to ecosystems and create new refuges for wildlife
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 Prepares for First Total Solar Eclipse in Over a Century
On August 12, 2026, the city will witness a total solar eclipse — the first visible from the region in more than 100 years, with the next not due until 2180
Valencia Brings Back Free "Sunset in the Albufera" Tours for July 2026
As part of the Gran Fira de Valencia 2026, the city offers free guided nature walks and a sunset boat ride across the lagoon — registration is now open
Valencia Begins Work to Protect Its Famous Centenary Ficus in the Jardines de la Glorieta
Planted in 1852 after gardeners mistook it for a magnolia, one of the city's most photographed trees is being given more room for its roots, new lighting, and two accessibility ramps over three months
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
Whale-Watching Season Begins off Dénia — 62 Fin Whale Sightings in a Month
Volunteers have spotted the world's second-largest animal migrating south along Cabo de San Antonio. Anyone can join the observation campaign from the Torre del Gerro, which runs through August
A Blue Moon Is Visible Across Spain on 31 May — Here's What It Actually Means
The moon won't turn blue — but two full moons in one calendar month is a rare event that only happens every two or three years. The next one isn't until late 2028
Spain's Total Solar Eclipse Is on 12 August — Here's How to Rehearse for It This Week
The Sun will follow almost the same path across the sky as on eclipse day. Astronomers recommend using it to scout the perfect viewing spot before the real thing
Spain Dominates Lonely Planet’s 20 Best Beaches in Europe for 2026
Formentera’s Playa de Ses Illetes takes the crown as Spain’s top coastal gem, alongside stunning locations in Menorca, Mallorca, and Galicia