Living in Valencia
Jellyfish on Valencia's beaches: how to recognise them, react and stay safe
Which species, when they arrive, the right steps if you're stung (per the Red Cross), the mistakes to avoid and the beach flags to know: the serious guide to jellyfish in Valencia.
Tap water in Valencia: is it safe, why it tastes of limescale, and what it does to your skin
Valencia's tap water is safe and potable, just very hard. We explain the taste, the limescale, the real effects on health and atopic skin, and the habits that help.
Cockroaches in Valencia: why they appear and how to keep them out
Meeting your first giant Valencian cockroach is a rite of passage. Who she is, why she climbs up from the drains in summer, whether she's dangerous, and how to limit the visits.
Help, I've had an accident in Valencia: the guide to doing the right thing
A car accident with or without injuries, an accident at home, getting treated as a tourist or a resident: the right reflexes, the useful numbers and the steps to take in Valencia, one by one.
Sunset over the Albufera: our favourite summer ritual
Twenty minutes from Valencia: a boat gliding across the lagoon, a sky on fire and a paella facing the lake. The region's most beautiful summer ritual, and it is almost free.
What to do in Valencia in July 2026: the Feria de Julio and everything else
Concerts at Viveros, fireworks, the Batalla de Flores, beaches and open-air cinema: your month's agenda, between the Gran Fira and a Valencian summer.
Getting around Valencia: metro, bus, tram and bike without breaking the bank
One card, two networks, reduced fares: a newcomer's guide to Valencia's transport, airport and Valenbisi included.
The cost of living in Valencia in 2026: the real budgets
Rent, groceries, transport, going out: how much do you really need to live in Valencia this year? Honest ranges, by profile.
Las Fallas: the expat survival guide
A week of fire, noise and crowds. How to live (and not just endure) Valencia's biggest festival when you actually live here.
The 8 Valencia neighbourhoods to put down roots
Russafa, El Cabanyal, Benimaclet… the real character of each, so you pick the right one.