It’s no secret that May and I both adore Italian food. Our mouths absolutely start to water when we hear the words: fresh, homemade, Italian pasta. However, we don’t always have time to spend hours in a good restaurant, so we were pleased to find Hasta La Pasta – a cute little takeaway close to Plaza de la Virgen. Yes, surprisingly enough, it’s possible to grab a quick, delicious, wholesome meal in Valencia!

Valencia’s cuisine is amazing and we’re totally here for it, no doubt about that. However, there’s one thing that we were really missing here: a good salad bar. You know, one of those bars where you can create your own salad and/or enjoy some fresh, homemade, green goodness. If your body can use a delicious vitamin boost, stick around, because we’ve found 4 healthy salad bars in Valencia…

The earth is our friend and it needs our support. If you’ve been wanting to help, you might have come up with a few different ideas to live a greener lifestyle. Recycling, reducing plastic waste, and buying in bulk are some good examples. We’ve found a cute little place in Ruzafa that helps us do exactly that! Re-cicloo (previously called Sabó i Més) is a unique, local, zero-waste shop in Valencia that motivates us to recycle and clean in an eco-friendly way. Besides, they offer a variety of natural and vegan cosmetic products. Grab an empty plastic bottle and head to Re-cicloo, not only will you support the earth, you’ll support a local as well!

The owners of Malafama Canyamelar must be into reverse psychology. Why? Mala fama is Spanish for bad reputation, but this restaurant (which is one of my top favorites) has anything but that. It’s famous for its super tasty, homemade pinchos and tapas. Now, let’s be real: we all know eating typical Spanish snacks is an essential part of Valencian life. Vamos, friends!

There’s no denying that remote work has become very popular since the pandemic. There are more digital nomads than ever and lots of people realize they don’t wanna go back to their offices. Well, why would you if you can also work from a bunch of lovely cafes in Valencia? You just have to know where to find them. To make the search a little easier, we’ve listed 15 work-friendly cafes for you, from popular places to insider secrets. Let’s work it, amigos!

Nothing beats a refreshing dive on a hot summer’s day. Now, of course, you can go to one of Valencia’s beautiful beaches and take a dip in the sea, but if you really want to cool down… splashing around in a swimming pool is your best bet. Trying to find public outdoor swimming pools in this city requires a bit of research, though. But we’ve tested the waters! Guess what? We’ve found 5 pools that are absolutely worth swimming in, whether you’re all by yourself or taking the entire family with you.

Ever wondered through the streets of Valencia and thought: “where do all these beautiful ceramics come from?” I know I have. Well, fun fact: our beloved city is not only the city of oranges and great paella …

If someone told you they saw a monkey in the old riverbed of Valencia, would you believe them? The fact of the matter is: it’s absolutely possible. Told you, Valencia is a box full of surprises. Wanna open it with me?