Valencia, for newcomers and long-stayers
Feel at home in Valencia.
Built by newcomers who didn't have any of this when they arrived. Real events, deep guides on the paperwork that takes weeks to figure out, and Lola, a friend in Valencia who actually listens.
Struggling with Spanish bureaucracy?
The padrón. The NIE. The SIP card. The bank account. The school enrolment. There's a real sequence to all of it — written by people who've done it — that saves you days of going in circles.
Or if you're here for the human bit
How are you feeling today?
Settling somewhere new isn't only logistics. Pick whatever feels closest — we'll suggest a class, a circle, a Sunday paella, or something to read. Nothing pushy.
tomorrowFri 29 May, 08:00Sunrise Yoga in the Turia
A slow, breath-led practice on the grass as the sun comes up.
Jardín del Turia, near Palau de la Música
Turia · English
Free
by Turia Yoga Collective
tomorrowFri 29 May, 11:00Free Walking Tour of Ciutat Vella
Two and a half hours through the old town with a local guide. Tip-based.
Plaça de la Reina (in front of the cathedral)
Ciutat Vella · English
Free
by Valencia Free Walking Tours
in 2 daysSat 30 May, 19:00Intercambio at Café Berlin
Half Spanish, half English, rotating tables every 15 minutes.
Café in Ruzafa
Ruzafa · Spanish/English
Free
by Valencia Internationals
Featuredin 3 daysSun 31 May, 19:00COR Soft Landing Circle
A held space for the disorientation of arriving somewhere new.
Studio in Cabanyal
Cabanyal · English
€25
by COR Valencia
Featuredin 4 daysMon 1 Jun, 10:30Mercado Central Tasting Tour
Two hours wandering Valencia’s historic market with a third-generation stallholder.
Mercado Central
Ciutat Vella · English
€45
by Mercado Tasting Tours
in 4 daysMon 1 Jun, 21:00Salsa por la Noche — La Sala
A weekly salsa social a block from the beach — 30-min intro, then dancing.
La Sala, Cabanyal
Cabanyal · Spanish/English
€5
by Salsa Cabanyal
For the practical
Deep guides on the things that take weeks to figure out.
The Padrón, Step by Step
A small piece of paper everything else depends on. Here’s exactly how to get one without going in circles.
Gestors, Lawyers and Asesores: Who to Hire
The three kinds of professional you’ll meet in Spain. What each does, what they cost, and how to find one you trust.
Autónomo and Taxes: The Realistic Guide
What it costs to be self-employed in Spain, how taxes work for newcomers, and the rules that will surprise you.
For organisers
Run something good in Valencia? List it here.
Classes, circles, meetups, family activities, language exchanges. Three listing tiers — Basic (free), Featured (€19/month), Community Partner (€49/month). Every listing is hand-reviewed before it goes live.