Essential Tourist Information for Valencia…
Gem of the Mediterranean on the east coast of Spain, this top destination is perfect for a city break or romantic holiday by the sea. Valencia is also the ideal location for a longer vacation. The accommodation is great and there are many attractions, bars, restaurants and, of course, the long sandy beaches of Valencia are just a short bus ride away from the center of town.
With so many lovely hotels to choose from in the center of town, near the City of Arts and Sciences, Turia Gardens and next to the beach, you can check out the map below to see where they are.
Valencia is famous for its vast orange groves and the orange trees that grow in the center of Valencia.
The city is overflowing with mouth-watering tapas bars and clubs, so whatever you decide to do, you’ll have fun!
The city of Valencia is a mixture of old and new, with a magical old quarter, the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences and the wide sandy beaches.
Year round sunshine and a buzzing city make Valencia a popular destination for those who enjoy city life next to the Mediterranean sea.
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Sightseeing in Valencia
The best place to start sight-seeing from is Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Town Hall Square) in the center of town, and near the main line train station, Estacion del Norte (North Station).
Or you can take a ride on a tourist bus from Plaza de la Reina or from one of the many bus stops along the way. The city hosts many festivals throughout the year and is a cultural hot spot full of theaters, art galleries and museums.
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Districts of Valencia
Valencia has many districts, and each district has a variety of neighborhoods (barrios). Those in the center of town are the most popular to visit.
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Valencia Old Town
The old town has an excellent nightlife and is overflowing with pavement cafes, historic buildings, narrow 
winding streets, open air terraces, bars, restaurants, hotels and clubs.
Between Plaza de la Reina and Plaza de la Virgin, in the area known as the Seu-Xerea, is the historic Cathedral of Valencia where the Holy Grail is housed.
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Explore The Turia Gardens
The floods of 1957 resulted in the Turia river being diverted south of the city.
They transformed the dried out riverbed into the Turia Gardens, which are popular with joggers, cyclists, sports enthusiasts and those enjoying a stroll. Enjoy op events and concerts in the gardens throughout the year, and if you don’t feel like walking in the park, you can take a tour of the gardens on the small train which runs to the City of Arts and Sciences.
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The Amazing City of Arts and Sciences
At the end of the Turia Gardens is the stunning City of Arts and Sciences.
Designed by Valencian architect Santiago Calatrava, the complex houses a science museum, opera house and the largest aquarium in Europe.
The Agora building hosts tennis and other sporting events throughout the year. A little further on past the complex and just a short bus ride away, is the port and beach of Valencia.
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Valencia Beaches
Just a tram or bus ride from the center of town is Valencia City Beach.
Famous for its wide sandy beaches, the beautiful Paseo Neptuno is lined with restaurants, cafes and bars.
With stunning sea views, you can relax and enjoy the local cuisine at one of the lovely restaurants.
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Valencia Port, Ferries & Cruise Ships
As well as being a very busy commercial port, the port of Valencia is the largest port in Spain and the 5th largest port in Europe.
Cruise ships arrive from all over the world and ferry ships leave for the nearby Balearic Islands. Not far away is the new marina where the America’s Cup was held.
The Valencia: Private 4-Hour Shore Excursion tour is designed for cruise ship passengers, with round-trip taxi transfers from the port on request.
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Getting To Valencia…
The cities of Madrid and Barcelona are easy to reach by train from the center of the city.
The new bullet train from Madrid only takes 95 minutes to Valencia and Barcelona is just a few hours away.
Plan your travel ahead and take advantage of the many cheap flights and special deals on trains, hotels and other accommodation.
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Valencia Region of Spain
The Valencia region of Spain is divided into 3 provinces – Castellon in the north, Valencia province in the center and the province of Alicante in the south.
The city of Alicante is the second largest city in the region of Valencia and it is the gateway to popular resorts such as Benidorm, Moraira, Altea, Javea, Calpe and Denia.
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Check out the hotels in the old town or near the Turia Garden and the stunning City of Arts and Sciences or stay close to the beautiful sandy beaches of Valencia.
Booking.com has an enormous variety of hotels, B&Bs, apartments and villas to suit everyone’s taste, in the city and surrounding areas of Valencia — just book online and pay when you get here.
I’ve been living in Valencia for 3 months and I think it’s a very sunny place.
Couldn’t agree more Julie 😉 Due to its location, Valencia has one of the best climates in Europe.
Great website! Found the information about hotels particularly useful. Do you have any other sites about Spain?
Linda
Thanks Linda, so glad you enjoyed the website and yes I do have another website about Spain on Barcelona.
Here it is http:///www.barcelona-tourist-travel-guide.com
Carole