Sun
14
Jun
Movement & yoga10:00
Sunrise Yoga in the Turia
A slow, breath-led practice on the grass as the sun comes up.
Beginner welcomeEnglish
Launching soon
Jardín del Turia, near Palau de la Música
Turia · English
Free
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How are you feeling today?
The logistics aren't the only thing. Pick whatever's closest to how you're actually doing, and I'll meet you there — a circle, a class, a Sunday paella, or just something to read with a coffee.
Lonely
Something to do that puts you near friendly faces this week.
Overwhelmed
Something doable when the to-do list is already too long.
Ready to meet people
Places to meet other newcomers and the people who've been here a while.
Need practical help
Step-by-step guides on the paperwork, schools, healthcare and the rest.
Want to move my body
Yoga, dance, surf, padel — ways to move with other people, not alone.
Looking for family activities
Real things to do with kids in tow — outdoor, friendly, English-aware.
Want calm
When the city feels loud and you want somewhere slow.
Want inspiration
Workshops, music, the kind of evening that leaves you with an idea.
Sun
14
Jun
Culture & arts13:00
Free Walking Tour of Ciutat Vella
Two and a half hours through the old town with a local guide. Tip-based.
Beginner welcomeFamilyEnglish
Early interest open
Plaça de la Reina (in front of the cathedral)
Ciutat Vella · English
Free
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Mon
15
Jun
Language exchange21:00
Intercambio at Café Berlin
Half Spanish, half English, rotating tables every 15 minutes.
Beginner welcomeEnglish
Launching soon
Café in Ruzafa
Ruzafa · Spanish/English
Free
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Tue
16
Jun
Wellbeing circles21:00
COR Soft Landing Circle
A held space for the disorientation of arriving somewhere new.
Beginner welcomeEnglish
Fully booked
Studio in Cabanyal
Cabanyal · English
€25
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Wed
17
Jun
Food & tapeo12:30
Mercado Central Tasting Tour
Two hours wandering Valencia’s historic market with a third-generation stallholder.
Beginner welcomeFamilyEnglish
Early interest open
Mercado Central
Ciutat Vella · English
€45
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Wed
17
Jun
Dance & social nights23:00
Salsa por la Noche — La Sala
A weekly salsa social a block from the beach — 30-min intro, then dancing.
Beginner welcomeEnglish
Early interest open
La Sala, Cabanyal
Cabanyal · Spanish/English
€5
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