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Valencia is a vibrant city located on the east coast of Spain, along the Mediterranean Sea. It is the capital of the province of Valencia and the third-largest city in Spain.
The city boasts beautiful urban beaches, including Playa de la Malvarrosa and Playa de las Arenas, which are perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and enjoying fresh seafood at beachside restaurants known as “chiringuitos.”
Valencia’s historic center is a maze of narrow streets, squares, and historic buildings. Highlights include the Valencia Cathedral, Plaza de la Virgen, and the Serranos Towers, which were once part of the city’s defensive walls.
Valencia is the birthplace of paella, Spain’s iconic rice dish. Visitors can savor authentic paella Valenciana, made with ingredients like rabbit, chicken, and snails, at local restaurants.
Check out our posts to visiting Valencia, Spain for planning your trip to this Valencian city.
Explore the Beaches of Valencia Spain We explore the Beaches of Valencia in this post and discover the main beaches for sun, fun, delicious seafood restaurants, walking promenades and recreation activities on the beach. Valencia’s coastline stretches for miles, offering a mix of vibrant city beaches and serene natural spots. Malvarrosa and El Cabanyal (Las … Read more
Explore these top Valencia attractions In this post, we explore these top Valencia attractions around the city from the Old Town historic sites, markets and landmarks to the newer parts of the city of Arts and Sciences to the fantastic beach and harbor areas of the city to visit. We create this easy … Read more
The Central Market of Valencia We explore the Central Market of Valencia in this post. Discovering one of the most beautiful structures dedicated to culinary excellence in produce, specialty foods and unique deli, baked goods, cheeses and other delicious foods to try all in one impressive structure. I have to honestly say that … Read more
Spend One day in Valencia Spain We spend one day in Valencia Spain exploring the many historic and cultural treasures that transition to a futuristic City of Arts, amazing food markets and the delicious seafood paella and regional foods to celebrate the city’s cuisine. Spending one day visiting Valencia with our quick guide will show … Read more
One day in Alicante, Spain: Explore downtown, beaches, historic architecture, cuisine, attractions and amazing views One day in Alicante, Spain, will give you just a good enough sampling of the city and surrounding areas to enjoy this beautiful city fronting the Costa Blanca area in Southeastern Spain. Alicante is located in the Southeastern … Read more
Travel from Murcia to Valencia An easy train ride from Murcia to Valencia gets you to the central district quickly and effortlessly. From the main railway station, you have local transportation to get you to various parts of the city and we share the popular attractions, markets, walking promenades and must visit places around … Read more
Specialty Foods and Markets in Valencia We explore the specialty foods and markets around Valencia and sample the regional cuisine, produce and specialty foods that are sold at beautiful and well-maintained markets around Valencia. Valencia’s culinary landscape is an expansive agricultural and growing culture woven from centuries of tradition, Mediterranean influences, and agricultural … Read more
Travel from Barcelona to Valencia A relatively easy and short day trip or longer from Barcelona to Valencia, the city is colorful, vibrant and a great combination of historic and cultural gems to modern architecture, museums and cool venues. We share the best transportation options to get to Valencia, top things to … Read more