On 9 October 2011, Valencia celebrates two important dates in its history, the Region Of Valencia Day and Saint of the Community of Valencia and the Day of Saint Denis.
It was on 9 October 1238 that King James I of Aragon made his triumphal entry into Valencia. Days before the October 9, Muslims in the city of Valencia, had displayed the “senyal the king” (the “Real Senyera”, the Valencian Royal flag) on the walls of Valencia in surrender.

La Tomatina is probably one of the most popular and unusual festivals in Spain. Young tourists coming from Australia, Japan, United States…, are part of the thousands of revelers who want a unique experience, taking part in a tomato fight.
Hundreds of tons of overripe tomatoes are hurled during exactly one hour along one street in the beautiful town of Buñol, Valencia, Spain. www.boston.com, a very recommended site, has published some images on La Tomatina that speak by themselves, enjoy…

An unparalleled concert experience during the next four days, the Festival Internacional de Benicàssim (FIB) has arrived! The Strokes, Arcade Fire, The Streets, Arctic Monkeys and new music talents as Veronica Falls or Brandon Flowers among many other artists will be making you dance from 14th to 17th July.

If you’re planning to travel to Valencia, consider coming this weekend… Valencia Street Circuit will be hosting the European Formula 1 Grand Prix between 24th and 26th June, the fourth competition held around the stunning Marina Real Juan Carlos I, by the Port of Valencia.
Alonso, Hamilton, Vettel, Button and Schumacher, the spectacle is assured with these five world champions taking part in this Grand Prix.

Tomorrow Friday 24 June, The Agora of the City of Arts and Sciences is hosting David Guetta’s concert, one of the DJ’s reference to the house scene and unrivalled top selling lists of electronic music. The event, organized by F1 Rocks will begin at 10pm.

Thirty-two of the best Spanish Michelin-starred restaurants offer a gastronomic tour with mini-sized portions at reasonable prices (2, 3 and 4 euros) at the “Millesime Weekend” in Valencia.
During four days, until Sunday 12 June, the chefs will prepare dishes for everyone’s pockets that consist of tapas, rations, cocktails, gourmet products and distillates.

The New York modern art comes to Valencia with Art Battles. Bonaire will host the exhibition which has changed the way some artists show their talent to the world.
Bonaire shopping center of Valencia will play host to the biggest competition of live art from today. Valencia Art Battles is a show open to the public for an hour and a half during which the artists paint live on a particular topic, accompanied by the best live music.