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Valencia City Spain Tourist Information

Valencia City Spain Tourist Information

Valencia City Spain is known as the land of 'flowers

, light and love' and is the jewel of the Mediterranean. Nestling between the sea and mountains, the vast orange groves of Valencia stretch for miles along the white sandy beaches.

The famous rice fields of La Albufera are just 12 kilometres from the centre of town and are separated from the sea by a thin strip of land. The area is full of sand dunes and pine forests and is famous for it's natural park and beautiful freshwater lagoon where you can enjoy romantic boat rides. La Albufera is also the birthplace of paella the traditional dish of Spain. You can sample this popular dish at any of the mouth-watering restaurants in Valencia. There are approximately 1,500 restaurants and tapas bars in Valencia and many clubs and attractions in this lovely city by the sea.

The fairytale Old Quarter of Valencia is at the very heart of this magnificent city. The area is very easy to explore on foot and is full of narrow cobbled streets that twist and turn eventually bringing you to the hip and very bohemian area of Barrio del Carmen. This is one of the best places to come to in Valencia. There's so much to do, it's full of open air terraces and restaurants and bars where you can soak up the intoxicating atmosphere of Valencia Spain. During the day it's as if time has stood still and you've been transported back in time. There are gothic and baroque treasures such as La Lonja and the beautiful Cathedral of Valencia. Also the magnificent and very beautiful modernist buildings of Mercado Central (Central Market) and Estacin del Norte (North Station).

Nightlife is considered the best in Europe and during the warm summer months almost everyone goes towards the night clubs and discos of the beach section of Cabanyal. Valencia is a university city which has a substantial university student culture therefore the area surrounding Avenida Blasco Ibaez is yet another great place to go for late night fun. The number one attraction in Valencia is the Ciutat de les Arts i les Cincies (City of Arts and Sciences). Designed by architect Santiago Calatrava this jaw-dropping attraction is placed in the picturesque Jard del Tria (Tura Gardens) where the old Tura river used to be.Valencia City Spain Tourist Information


The Tura river was diverted south of the city in 1957 and during the 90s the entire area was completely transformed into the beautiful park it is today. The park is like a long green ribbon twisting and turning through the city to it's final destination near to the beach area of Valencia. The Jard del Tria is full of fountains, ponds and sports facilities and is perfect for taking an early morning cycle ride or jog. At the end of Jard del Tria is the City of Arts and Sciences which is a stunning state of the art complex full of shimmering glass, steel and concrete. This is where you'll find the Valencia Spain aquarium which is the largest aquarium in Europe.

As Valencia leads the way in cultural initiatives the recently opened Palau de les Arts has the most modern and fashionable open-air auditoriums for theatre, opera and rock concerts. In addition to all this the metropolis has been chosen to host the very prestigious 2007 America's Cup in Valencia. Consequently thousands and thousands of euros are already injected into generating this magical urban centre by the Mediterranean sea. Valencia is full of lovely villas and apartments and there are many beautiful hotels in Valencia for your city break to this city by the sea.

by: Carole Alexander
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Valencia City Spain Tourist Information