Valencia is a city located on the eastern coast of Spain, by the Mediterranean Sea.
Valencia is famous for its stunning architecture, traditional festivals, and famous cuisine. If you love history, or are someone wanting to experience an incredible festivity. Valencia offers something for everyone every month of the year
Valencia has so much to offer. Wether you want to relax at its beaches, experience its festivities or enjoy the local food.
Destination and location
Valencia is the third largest city in Spain. It is on the Mediterranean coast, and offers a mix of historical and modern attractions. These go from the medieval old city center to the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences.
Valencia’s location makes it a perfect destination to travel to since it has a mild climate all year round. Tourists like the fact that the city a big contrast between the city center and the modern outskirts of it. They experience tradition and futuristic buildings all in one while enjoying the beaches.
Accommodation
Valencia is becoming more popular each year so it offers a big variety of accommodations. Many tourists choose accommodations in the city center or near the beach. They do this to have easy access to the city’s main attractions.
Based on my experience, the city has accommodation options for all types of travelers. Whether you prefer a stylish hotel by the city center or an Airbnb by the sea, the city offers an option for everyone.
Activities and attractions
Valencia has a lot of things to do. One of its main tourist attractions is The City of Arts and Sciences. This is a futuristic complex of buildings, with museums and Europe’s biggest aquarium. Other activities include walking through the lively Central Market or experiencing “Las Fallas.” “Las Fallas” are the city’s traditional festivity that takes place in March. They are an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity declared by The UNESCO.
If you have a lot of days to spend in the city, everything is worth seeing, but if you don’t, The City of Arts and Sciences is a must. If possible, try to plan your trip during March, that way you will be able to experience “Las Fallas.” This is a unique festivity where pyrotechnics throw thousands of firecrackers each day. You will also find elaborate satirical sculptures on each street. Valencians burn them the last night of the festivity, called “La Cremà,” wich takes place March 19th. symbolizing the arrival of spring and renewal.
Dining and culinary experiences
At Valencia most restaurants follow Mediterranean cuisine. Valencia’s most famous dish is Paella, a traditional dish that is now popular worldwide. It is a dish made with rice, rabbit, chicken and different vegetables depending on the region. Other things to try include having Horchata and fartons in the Colón Market. Horchata, a drink made with dried and sweetened tiger nuts, and fartons, are a pastry made to eat with it.
Valencian food is one of the things I like the most about the city. I recommend trying Paella at restaurants like Casa Carmela. This restaurant has about 100 years of history and is one of the best places to eat the traditional Paella.
