Living in Valencia
Is Valencia's humidity bad for your health and your home?
Valencia averages 65% humidity year-round. Here is what that means for your health and your flat, the warning signs, fixes, and your rights as a tenant.
Spain's New Traffic Rules: What Changes 1 October 2026?
From 1 October 2026, Spain changes traffic rules: cyclist overtaking distance, seatbelt exemptions, e-scooter age limit, and gear rules for motorcyclists.
Premium Beauty in Valencia: Hairdressers, Spas and Barbershops for Expats
Verified premium hairdressers, spas and barbershops in Valencia, with real prices in euros (plus £/$ estimates) and opening hours, so you book with confidence.
Valencian Design at Home: Manises Ceramics, LZF Lamps and the Bombas Gens Myth
Manises ceramics are sold in Manises and Valencia city, LZF lamps are viewable by appointment in Chiva, and Bombas Gens is a culture venue, not a design shop.
Where to buy pre-loved luxury in Valencia: Chanel, Dior and vintage Rolex
Seven verified Valencia shops for pre-loved Chanel, Dior, Loewe or a used Rolex, and why the buy-resell model differs from UK/US consignment stores.
Who's Buying Valencia's Luxury Property Market in 2026?
Luxury homes in Valencia now average €474,000 (about £403,000/$540,000), up 19% in a year. Who's buying, and what it means for UK, Irish and US buyers.
Rocafort, La Eliana, Godella: Where Anglophone Families Settle North of Valencia
Property prices, schools, distances: the guide to Rocafort, La Eliana and Godella for anglophone families settling near Valencia.
The abanico in Valencia: why the Spanish hand fan is a real summer survival tool?
With highs near 44°C, the abanico is more than a granny's accessory in Valencia: history, shops and prices to pick your own hand fan.
Shared mobility in Valencia: Valenbisi, mopeds, scooters and ride-hailing (2026 guide)
E-scooters, Valenbisi bikes, shared mopeds, ride-hailing: what actually exists in Valencia in 2026, what it costs, the rules, and a price comparison for newcomers.
Moving to Valencia with your pet: paperwork, bans, planes and trains
Microchip, rabies, the UK Animal Health Certificate, US USDA certificate or EU Pet Passport, banned breeds, RIVIA, planes and trains up to 40kg: the complete 2026 guide to arriving in Valencia with your dog or cat.
Driving a Car in Valencia: Licences, Registration, Low-Emission Zone, Parking and Charging
The complete 2026 guide to driving in Valencia: licence rules for UK, US and EU/Irish holders, re-registering a foreign car, the ZBE Low-Emission Zone and its fines, El Carmen's restricted area, blue/green/orange parking and EV charging.
Mosquitoes in Valencia: the tiger, the seasons, and how to fight back
The 3 a.m. whine, the tiger that bites in daylight, the dengue worry: a light but serious look at Valencia's mosquitoes, why the coast and rice fields make it worse, and how to protect yourself.