Michael Schumacher has put his retirement on hold to make the most dramatic Formula One comeback since Niki Lauda’s return to the sport in 1982. Ferrari confirmed today that the seven-times world champion, who retired in 2006, will make a sensational return to the sport as a stand-in for the injured Felipe Massa. Subject to passing a medical, the 40-year-old German will return at the European grand prix in Valencia on 23 August.
Schumacher has made it clear that he is stepping in only to help the team for which he …

With Felipe Massa–injured in Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday–likely to be sidelined for the rest of the 2009 Formula One season, Ferrari must find a replacement driver in time for the next race in Valencia, Spain on Aug. 23, and former world champions Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso are tops on the list of potential candidates.
A source close to the team confirmed that Alonso is not an impossible choice. Getting him into the car half a season ahead of schedule–he is believed to already have a deal to move …

Formula 1 fans will enjoy different activities such as a golf tournament, in which the winner will obtain two VIPs tickets for the Castellón Masters Costa Azahar, and a chill-out area with jazz an blues music.
It is the most privileged place to follow Formula 1 races, has a capacity for 120 boats and prices oscillates between 1.750 and 50.400 Euros
The second edition of the Formula 1 Telefónica Grand Prix of Europe will take place at the Valencia Street Circuit from 21th to 23th of August. For this occasion, the organization …

Perhaps the most beautiful battle in the world, since the ammunition is a bunch of thousand of precious petals.
The Battle of the Flowers is actually a tribute to peace, a colourful spectacle that has been taken place for more than a century, and put the end to the program of the festival of Valencia July Fair.  Next Sunday 26 July, the Battle of Flowers in Paseo de la Alameda will live the atmosphere and spirit of Valencia in the late nineteenth century.

Valencia Tourism has proposed a contest for users of Facebook, one of the most important social networks at the moment, where a friendly cook invites to cook the traditional Valencian paella, following the correct order of the ingredients.
To participate is only necessary to become a fan of ‘Valencia Cuina Oberta’ on Facebook ‘Valencia Cuina Oberta’ on Facebook  or visit their website www.vlcgame.com

A Taste of Spain will start on the 17 July and will last for three days! The Spanish Regions will bring live music, theatre performances, an art exhibition and tastings of delicious regional food and wines.
You will have the chance to get to discover the regions of Andalucía, Balearic Islands, Madrid, Murcia, Galicia, Castilla y León, Valencia Region each of them will showcase the very best from their region. What you waiting for! Save the date!

Four of the best vocalists of the time, including the daughter of Nina Simone, Lisa, offer today, July 14, a tribute to the great jazz and soul diva Nina Simone, on her sixth death anniversary.
The famous Dianne Reeves, winner of four Grammys (the latter for her participation in the George Clooney film, Good Night and Good Luck), one of the voices of the moment with more international projection, Lizz Wright, the powerful and prodigious throat Angelique Kidjo and finally Simone, the daughter of the great diva who dares with her …

The match between Garry Kasparov and Anatoly Karpov will be in honor of the Queen as a chess piece, which was added in the region of Valencia in the XV century, thus putting the beginning of the modern chess rules. Besides, it will be the 25th anniversary after their first match in the World Chess Championship.
Kasparov and Anatoly Karpov will play a 12 games match from 21 to 24 September. It will consist of 4 rapid (or semi rapid) and 8 blitz games.
The organizer of the match will be Don …

Between 2nd and 26th July, you can enjoy a whole host of activities, concerts, shows, markets, parades, firework displays and competitions in emblematic locations all around the city of Valencia thanks to its July Fair.
On 4th, 5th, 10th and 11th of this month, one of the most keenly anticipated events will be taking place; the International Music Band Competition, which has been held for over 120 years.

The Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia offers next June 28, at 10.30pm, the spectacular open air show Anell de Llum which¸ following the success achieved last year, will once again be performing fragments of this work in the futuristic Santiago Calatrava’s building.
Wagner and The Ring of the Nibelung is one of the most complex and taxing projects ever undertaken by La Fura dels Baus. They have put a lot of hard work and enthusiasm into this coproduction put together with the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía in Valencia.

Walking around the streets of Peñíscola, you run the risk of falling under the spell of a city that has transcended the barrier of time.
The defensive elements of this section of Castellón’s coastline and the stunning landscapes of the Irta Mountains create a captivatingly beautiful scene. Magic that will be unveiled until 23rd June thanks to the Peñíscola Magic Summer festival.

More than 50 restaurants of Valencia invite us to discover their culinary offers until June 21 , offering their own menu to fixed prices for all the establishments.
At €18 for lunch and €30 for dinner, lovers of good food will be able to enjoy special menus prepared by each of the restaurants participating in the event. Reservations can be made through the website www.valenciacuinaoberta.com, where you can also find a list of participating establishments, as well as their menus.

Las Fallas in Valencia, Great Week in Bilbao and Corpus Christi in Toledo have been declared on Monday as some of the 10 candidates for the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Spain, according to the initiative developed by the International Bureau of Cultural Capitals (www.ibocc.org), with the desire to promote, educate and safeguard the Spanish intangible cultural heritage.