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.

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?

Take a morning stroll around the city and its outskirts, and you’ll be sure to find a bunch of Valencianos looking for hidden gems on the streets. There are so many different kinds of street markets in Valencia, so today we’re gonna focus on rastros (also known as flea markets). If you wanna know when and where they take place, this guide is for you!

We totally dig botanical gardens (not in the literal sense of the word) and oh, lucky us… Valencia has a gorgeous one. When you visit Jardí Botànic, you might see two girls hugging a tree, I wonder why ...

I grew up by the beach, so it’s probably no surprise that I can’t live without it. Guess what else I can’t live without? Valencia’s iconic Chiringuitos. We’ve only recently discovered Chiringuito Tres14Beach, but it’s already our favorite dog-friendly beach bar. The fact that we can bring our furry friends is not the only reason we love it. So, keep on reading, amigxs…

If you’re going to spend your Summers in Valencia, you’re gonna need a survival guide. Trust me, even just thinking about the heat makes my sweat glands work overtime. But don’t sweat it, we’re here to make your Summer days a little easier - and cooler - for you.

The name of this organization would make you think that it has something to do with an underground party scene, but this is definitely not the case. Over the years, TheBasement parties have become very popular - just like Harry Potter when he came out of the cupboard under the stairs. TheBasement is the dealer every house music lover needs. Yes, you read that right. So, what’s the deal then? Well, if you wanna know more about the best house music parties and events in Valencia, stick around …

We all know that Valencia is a colorful city, right? But have you also noticed the rainbow flags hanging all around the city? Yeah, in Valencia being part of the LGBTQ+ community is definitely celebrated. This city has a very vibrant gay scene too. There are lots of gay bars, clubs, and saunas. As you can probably imagine, Valencia Gay Pride is one of the biggest events of the year. But there’s more to it… ready for an amazing celebration?