This month was chosen as it is when rice, the main ingredient, is harvested. The aim of this exciting initiative is to both make paella known internationally as one of dishes that define Spanish cuisine and the Mediterranean diet and to consolidate Valencia as an international gastronomic destination. This is the first year this event is celebrated and to mark ...

This Saturday 15 September Valencia’s municipal markets open their doors for visitors to come and experiment for themselves the traditional ‘market culture’. These spaces breathe quality and tradition and are immersed in their local neighbourhoods, really livening up their areas, offering quality local products and contributing to sustain local economy. This third ‘Bonic/a Fest’ highlights the incredible value of the ...

This themed event, held in Valencia’s old town, takes place from 7 to 9 September. See and learn about Visigoth trades, participate in the various workshops or games on offer. Try out different foods, watch the falcons perform and enjoy loads of outdoor activities, theatrical performances and live music. If you are lucky you might just bump into Lord Pla, ...

According to data provided by Hosbec, Benidorm has managed to save the summer season thanks to Spanish and Portuguese tourists. This summer, hotel occupancy in Benidorm stood at 91.47%; a moderate drop of half a point compared to August 2017. On the other side of the scale is the British market (33 % of the total), which continues drop due ...

This year the festival takes place on Wednesday 29 August in the Valencian town of Buñol. This peculiar festival starts around 11.00 with a traditional ‘tomato battle’, with trucks distributing some 150 tonnes of tomatoes for visitors to throw at each other. The ‘battle’ ends an hour later, around midday, leaving thousands of people, over 12 000 last year, bathed ...

The ‘Jazzdara Festival 2018’ takes place on 24, 25 and 26 August at Ondara’s main square ‘Jazzdara Festival’ has a varied and very interesting programme, with both novice and established bands performing. All concerts are free and start at 23:00 hours, with the first group The Swing Machine playing on Friday offering a great night of music and swing dance. ...