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"Alice's Worlds" Immersive Exhibition Opens at CaixaForum Valencia
Running through October 12, 2026, the exhibition brings together 255 works from the V&A and other collections to trace 160 years of Alice in Wonderland — La Cotorra went to see it
Escape the Heat: 3 Natural Pools in Inland Valencia Province
While the coast turns into a battle for sunbed space, the inland parts of Valencia province offer cool waterfalls and river pools tucked among mountains and forests
Valencia Region Shines in New "100 Best Restaurants Under €100" Guide
GastroActitud's new guide names the best-value restaurants across Spain — and Valencian cuisine tops several categories, from beach bars to rice dishes
Valencia Court Acquits Rapper El Jincho of Rape Charge
The provincial court cited "reasonable doubt" in the case involving a 17-year-old after a 2023 concert in Mislata; prosecutors had sought 13 years in prison
Esgarraet: The Valencian Tapa Tourists Overlook
Behind its unfamiliar name hides one of the most recognisable snacks in Valencian cuisine — roasted red pepper and salt cod, torn by hand. Here's where to try it
Valencia Commissions Paco Roca to Create a Monument to DANA Volunteers
The city has tasked the renowned Valencian comic artist with a memorial to those who helped victims of the catastrophic October 2024 flood
Buster Keaton's "The General" Turns 100: Open-Air Cinema at La Nau
The University of Valencia's Nits de Cinema cycle returns July 8–17 with a free open-air program celebrating Keaton's masterpiece and the directors he influenced
Valencia Basket Loses Coach Pedro Martínez to Real Madrid
After winning the Liga Endesa, the club faces a historic exodus of players and staff — with Real Madrid paying a €1 million buyout to release the coach from his contract
Gay Games XII Open in Valencia with 10,000 Athletes from 81 Countries
For the first time in the event's history, Spain hosts the world's largest inclusive sports games — La Cotorra was at the opening ceremony
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 Gears Up for Feria de Julio 2026 with 300 Events
From July 1 to 26, the city's biggest summer festival brings concerts, comedy, circus, fireworks, and the spectacular Battle of Flowers across 14 districts
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 Basket Wins Second Liga Endesa Title with Win over Barcelona
Pedro Martínez's side closed out the final series 3:1, with a free celebration for fans at the Roig Arena on June 25
Valencia's Oceanogràfic Welcomes Rare Sea Lion Twins
A male and female California sea lion pup were born May 31 without complications — an exceptional event for the species
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
La Eliana's Open-Air Cinema d'Estiu Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary This Summer
From 25 June to 31 August, the open-air cinema 30 minutes from Valencia hosts evening screenings of family films and Spanish and Valencian cinema, with a gala anniversary night on 6 August. Tickets from €2.50.