Valencia: A Guide for Relocators (Housing, Jobs, Adaptation)
Welcome to Valencia — the city of sun, sea, and paella! We know how many questions arise for those who have just moved here. This hub is created especially for you: newcomers and relocators who want to quickly and comfortably adapt to one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. Here you'll find all the practical articles about life in Valencia that will help you go from obtaining documents to feeling like a local.
- Find out how to quickly rent an apartment in Valencia without intermediaries and which neighborhood is best to live in.
- Get step-by-step instructions on obtaining your NIE, registration (empadronamiento), and other important documents.
- We'll tell you about the Valencia job market, popular sectors, and the features of a Spanish CV.
- Discover local hacks, transport, the best leisure spots, and tips for fast integration.
Valencia Marathon 2026 Road Closures: How to Get Around the City on 6 December If You're Not Running
Artem Garnyshev, CEO of How2Spanish -
Table of contents 📅 What happens when: Thursday to Sunday 🗺️ Where the course goes 🚧 Road closures hour by hour 🚶 How to cross the course...
Learning Valencian in Valencia: Do You Need It, and Where to Study It for Free (2026)
Artem Garnyshev, CEO of How2Spanish -
You get added to the WhatsApp group for your son's class. The first message is about l'eixida de dimecres — Wednesday's school trip — and the twelve replies under it are in Valencian too. You catch dimecres, because it looks like miércole...
SIP Card in Spain: What It Is and How to Get One
Artem Garnyshev, CEO of How2Spanish -
In the Valencian Community, public healthcare is linked to the SIP system (Sistema de Información Poblacional). This is a regional patient database. Although Spain operates a unified healthcare system, it has its own name in each autonomous community...
Cycling in Valencia: Rules, Buying a Bike & Safety Tips for Expats
Artem Garnyshev, Founder of How2Spanish -
Table of contents 🚲 Biking in Valencia: overview and choice 🚦 Infrastructure, rules, and fines 🔒 Security and anti-theft 🚇 Public transp...