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Valencia is now one of the hippest travel destinations in Spain, thanks to the city’s new look. A short hop from the resorts of Costa Blanca and the capital of Madrid,
Valencia rightfully deserves to be one of the hottest tickets in the European tourism market. Valencia's transformation has been led by two huge projects:
The first is the architectural tour de force, La Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias (The City of Arts and Sciences), housing an eclectic range of attractions.
The second project is the America's Cup, the world's biggest and most prestigious yachting event. It was staged in and around Valencia in 2007, turning Valencia's into a world-class yachting centre.
Spain's third largest metropolis boasts an atmospheric centro historic (Old Town) with cobbled alleys and antiquated chapels.
Valencia is a great place to visit all year round thanks to its mild Mediterranean weather.
By night the historic quarter sets the scene for a throbbing nightlife and pulsating dining scene. What’s more: it’s just minutes away from the beach - ideal for chilling out the morning after.
Valencia rightfully deserves to be one of the hottest tickets in the European tourism market. Valencia's transformation has been led by two huge projects:
The first is the architectural tour de force, La Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias (The City of Arts and Sciences), housing an eclectic range of attractions.
The second project is the America's Cup, the world's biggest and most prestigious yachting event. It was staged in and around Valencia in 2007, turning Valencia's into a world-class yachting centre.
Spain's third largest metropolis boasts an atmospheric centro historic (Old Town) with cobbled alleys and antiquated chapels.
Valencia is a great place to visit all year round thanks to its mild Mediterranean weather.
By night the historic quarter sets the scene for a throbbing nightlife and pulsating dining scene. What’s more: it’s just minutes away from the beach - ideal for chilling out the morning after.
Artes y las Ciencias
The City of Arts and Sciences, a massive one-stop entertainment and architectural complex. Designed by famous architect Santiago Calatrava, the cluster of futuristic buildings was finished only in 1998. The complex is made up of several museums, among which key attractions include L’Oceanogràfic, Europe’s largest marine park; L'Hemisfèric, which functions as an Imax Cinema, Planetarium and Laserium; and El Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía, the city’s most important opera house and performing arts centre. |
Bioparc Valencia
The Bioparc is home to over 4,000 animals representing some 250 species from Africa, South East Asia and the tropics. Sprawling 100,000 sqm in the Parque de Cabecera, the Bioparc provides lush natural habitats for animals. A recreation of the savannah, antelopes, giraffes and rhinoceroses, lions on rocky vantage points, dens of hyenas and warthogs, gorillas, buffalos, leopards, elephants, hippopotami, crocodiles and coloured fish, these are some of the many attractions of this natural tourist space. |
Castelló de la Plana
The medieval city of Castelló de la Plana is perched along the Costa Azahar is tucked within a mountain range and offers a multitude of historical museums, buildings and culinary delights for the curious traveller. Essential sights include el Fadri, a 16th-century bell tower that is symbolic of the city, as well as the Saint Miquel Palace and the Ethnological Museum. Thanks to its strategic location near the sea and the mountains, there is a myriad of outdoor activities available, ranging from fishing and diving to hiking and mountain biking. |
Costa Blanca
Scattered along Costa Blanca, in the direction of Alicante, are several charming beach towns worth visiting. They are just a hop away from Valencia and each stands out for distinctive characters. Denia is a popular summer spot for the Valencianos, blessed with plunging sea cliffs and traditional seafood restaurants. Altea is a charming medieval city dotted with white-washed houses and narrow cobbled alleys. Gandía, home to miles of wide, golden sandy beaches, is one of the largest coastal towns in Spain. |
Parc Natural L’Albufera
The freshwater lake of La Albufera, 12km, is a popular day-trip destination.The village of El Palmar, surrounded by rice paddies and vegetable plots, is also the birthplace of the paella, and around 30 fincas have set up restaurants here. Arrive early on a weekend to avoid disappointment as restaurants here fill up fast - the food, wherever you eat, will invariably be spot on. Tour includes a boat trip on the lake. Just north of the lake, El Saler is one of the region's best beaches, though it often gets windy in the afternoons. |