The world's fireworks experts are in Valencia this week, and they are putting on three free evenings of shows for anyone who wants to watch, two of them by the sea.
Our monthly marvel for October is Valencia Cathedral in the heart of the old town, the natural starting point for exploring the city.
In a highly symbolic moment for Valencians, Jaume I's sword will go on show beside the Reial Senyera, the city's royal banner, at City Hall on Thursday 8 October.
Cruise passengers calling at Valencia can now book a private tuk tuk tour that collects them just outside the terminal and brings them back again.
Around 75,000 people packed onto Valencia's beaches last night to welcome summer the way the city always has — with fire, a midnight swim and a wish thrown to the flames.
