Every single market in Valencia opens their doors at night and has insane parties. These are my…read morepeople! Even if you don't get there early enough, the outdoor concerts will treat you right. Great music, plenty of drinks, and festivities galore.Just bring some cash, buy some drinks, and enjoy the atmosphere. Vale!

Wow, just WOW! They call it a gunpowder concert but it's an understatement as it is done with both…read moreground and aerial fireworks. There is both the rhythm and just pure spectacle of it all. I went for the final 3 days and the finale was slightly longer with launching colorful barrages at the end of aerials. Someone told me to keep my mouth open or risk eardrum rupture, but I am probably the only one other than first responders wearing hearing protection.

Oh. My. Gosh. This was sooo much fun! I went on the Saturday of the fair, and I could not believe…read morehow many people had turned out. There were so many craftsmen, book sellers, demonstrations, and conservationist groups that I really enjoyed walking around and constantly seeing something new. For those of us vegetarians, this was right up our alley. The food section of the fair offered a wide variety of vegetarian and vegan fare, including some lovely surprises like vegan sausages. This was definitely a fun event and I hope to go next year!

If you have the chance I highly recommend a visit to Valencia during the annual event of Las…read moreFallas. We visited during the week before the crema when the fallas are burned. During that time we saw the construction of the pieces. The pieces designated as special are spectacular. Then there are 2 days of beautiful processions from all over Valencia to bring flowers to add to the virgin. We stayed in the Russafa area which has lots of great restaurants, streets decorated with lights for Las Fallas and many Fallas displayed. We had great time and then stayed a week after Las Fallas to see the many other sites of Valencia. Be sure to sign up for a paella cooking class.

Most fun I have had at a festival yet. Even better than Carnival in Rio. Non stop week of parades,…read moreceremonies, and fireworks. Not to mention the final night of bonfires across the city burning down the massive sculptures constructed in every neighborhood. Check out the pictures and videos.