by cwells | Sep 8, 2015 | Bus, Culture, Pix, Spain, Valencia, Walking
What do you do when you want a beach vacation that is near a major city and loaded with charm? Well, if you are Spanish, you might consider Port Saplaya, a charming little area that is perfect for a few days of relaxation. Why only a few days? Well, to be...
by cwells | Sep 1, 2015 | Culture, Holiday, Pix, Spain, Train, Walking
Gentle readers, I took a week to visit the town of Alicante, which is south of Valencia city and a popular vacation spot in Europe. Even though it was August and a lot of businesses were closed, it was still a memorable experience in a beautiful areas. Most of the...
by cwells | Aug 25, 2015 | Culture, Holiday, Spain, Train, Valencia, Walking
August in Valencia is a bit of a weird month. For the most part, the typical rhythms of the city are disrupted as huge numbers of people leave for vacation, taking trips both far away and into local pueblos. It’s a far cry from the few days that Americans take...
by cwells | Jul 31, 2015 | Culture, Fallas, Festival, Pix, Spain, Spanish, Valencia
On the last Sunday in July, a very special, very strange celebration occurs in Valencia near the Túria riverbed. Since 1891, this crazy event celebrates the life in Valencia and marks the end of the Fería de Julio, or July Fair. Held on the last Sunday in July, and...
by cwells | Jul 14, 2015 | Bus, Culture, Expat, Pix, Spain, Travel, Valencia
Independence Day for Americans here in Valencia can be somewhat daunting. I know, I know, I could celebrate the holiday with other Americans, but this year I decided to do something decidedly different… I took a day trip with an activity group to see El Pou...
by cwells | Jul 7, 2015 | Culture, Festival, Pix, Spain, Valencia
Since Valencia is on the coast of Spain, a number of traditions have emerged to help remind the Valencian community of its oceanic origins. Saint John the Baptist, the patron saint of seafarers, is celebrated in late June, and is celebrated on the beach with bonfires,...
