Hidden places, curious histories and journeys beyond the city. Follow a story and see where it takes you.
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Valldigna Monastery: The Valley That Kept Its Secrets
Read the story →: Valldigna Monastery: The Valley That Kept Its SecretsDiscover Valldigna Monastery: a king’s legend, arches that travelled away and a remarkable recovery. Explore its story on our Xàtiva and Valldigna tour.
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Xàtiva’s Upside-Down King: Fire, Revenge and a Portrait’s Secrets
Read the story →: Xàtiva’s Upside-Down King: Fire, Revenge and a Portrait’s SecretsWhy does Xàtiva hang Philip V upside down? Discover the fire of 1707, a portrait’s hidden secrets and a day trip pairing Xàtiva with Valldigna monastery.
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Valencia’s Water Tribunal: The Court at the Cathedral Door
Read the story →: Valencia’s Water Tribunal: The Court at the Cathedral DoorDiscover Valencia’s Water Tribunal: the living court at the cathedral door, its uncertain origins and how to watch this remarkable Thursday tradition.
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La Moma: Valencia’s Mysterious Dance with the Seven Deadly Sins
Read the story →: La Moma: Valencia’s Mysterious Dance with the Seven Deadly SinsDiscover La Moma, Valencia’s mysterious Corpus Christi dance: seven deadly sins, a figure in white and the meaning behind a remarkable living tradition.
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Salto de la Novia: The Waterfall Behind a Tragic Love Legend
Read the story →: Salto de la Novia: The Waterfall Behind a Tragic Love LegendDiscover Salto de la Novia in Navajas: a spectacular waterfall, a tragic bride’s legend and a day trip from Valencia into the stories of Castellón.
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The Tiny Secrets of Valencia: 6 Details Most Visitors Walk Past
Read the story →: The Tiny Secrets of Valencia: 6 Details Most Visitors Walk PastDiscover six tiny secrets in Valencia’s old town, from a cat house to a rooftop parrot. Follow a playful walk and explore with our pocket guide.
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Peñíscola & Papa Luna: The Pope Who Refused to Surrender
Read the story →: Peñíscola & Papa Luna: The Pope Who Refused to SurrenderDiscover Peñíscola’s Templar castle, Papa Luna’s defiance and the legend of his voyage across the sea. Follow the story from Morella to the Mediterranean.
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A Self-Guided Walk Through Valencia’s Old Town: Stories Behind the Stones
Read the story →: A Self-Guided Walk Through Valencia’s Old Town: Stories Behind the StonesExplore Valencia’s old town on a self-guided walk, from Serranos to the cathedral. Discover hidden details and try our pocket guide with audio stories.
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Morella & La Balma: Dark Legends, Exorcisms and Hidden History
Read the story →: Morella & La Balma: Dark Legends, Exorcisms and Hidden HistoryDiscover Morella’s dark legends and La Balma’s exorcism history, from the Dance of Death to a cliffside sanctuary. Explore both on a trip from Valencia.