Valencia is the pearl of Spain. What is worth seeing and visiting in Valencia? Where to stay? What restaurants are worth eating at? This is what the article will be about.
Valencia is a city in east-central Spain, located on the Mediterranean Sea. The capital of the province and region of the same name. Valencia ranks as the third largest city in the country.
Cruises from the port of Valencia
The port of Valencia is one of the central ports serving connections to the Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca) and at the same time one of the busiest cargo ports in the Mediterranean Sea.
There are also cruises from Valencia to Algeria Ferries from Valencia to Mostaganem in Algeria usually run once a week, with a journey time of 13 to 15 hours.
At the port you will find an information point for travelers, duty-free shops, restaurants and cafes, and a parking lot. The port of Valencia is located in the Poblats Marítims district. It is located approximately 5 km southeast of the city center.
Attractions
Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias
Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias (City of Arts and Sciences) is Valencia’s biggest tourist attraction. The entire site covers an area of 350,000 m² and includes several separate buildings:
- El Oceanogràfic – Valencia Oceanarium (the largest oceanarium in Europe),
- El Hemisfèric – Planetarium and IMAX cinema,
- El Museo de las Ciencias Príncipe Felipe – Prince Felipe Science Museum,
- El Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía – Queen Sofía’s Palace of Arts,
- El Umbracle,
- Oceanarium -The main attractions in the oceanarium are a 70-meter tunnel and a dolphinarium. You can also visit the aviary, the Arctic pavilion with penguins, crocodile and turtle enclosures and much more.
L’Oceanogràfic
Valencia Oceanogràfic (Spain) is the largest aquarium in Europe. It is located in the above complex. Oceanogràfic With an area of 110,000 m2 and 42 million liters of water, it is the largest aquarium in Europe. You can see dolphins, sea lions, penguins, turtles, sharks and rays here.
Plaça de la Verge
Plaza de la Virgen is a wonderful square in the heart of Valencia’s old town. It is one of the most beautiful and historic squares in Spain, dating back to Roman times. The square is home to many significant monuments, including the Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados, Valencia Cathedral and the Generalitat Palace. This place is popular for tourists and locals alike. There are many cafes and restaurants around and a wonderful outdoor square.
Serranos Towers in Valencia
The Serrans Gate or Serranos Gate(also known as the Serrans Towers or Serranos Towers) is one of the twelve gates that formed part of the ancient city wall, the Christian Wall, of the city of Valencia, Spain. It was built in the Valencian Gothic style at the end of the 14th century.
Lonja de la Seda
The building of the Silk Exchange in Valencia (Lonja de la Seda de Valencia) is included in the UNESCO list. Its impressive architecture reflects the prosperity of the city, which at the end of the Middle Ages became one of the most important maritime trade centers in Europe.
Bioparc Valencia
Bioparc Valencia is a 10-hectare (25-acre) zoological park in Valencia, Spain. It has a large collection of African fauna. The zoo’s concept, called Zooimersion in Spanish, is to immerse visitors in the animals’ environment, rather than the other way around.
This is achieved by doing away with the traditional railings and cages that are common in many zoos, and instead using rivers, ponds, streams and rocks to separate visitors from the animals. Great care was also devoted to the reproduction of ecosystems, including an important collection of African flora.
Museo de las Ciencias Príncipe Felipe
Museo de las Ciencias Príncipe Felipe a Spanish museum dedicated to new technologies, science and the natural environment, located in the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias complex. The museum’s motto is: “It is forbidden: not to touch, not to feel, not to think.”
Plaça de l’Ajuntament
Welcome to Plaza del Ayuntamiento, one of the most characteristic and lively squares in Valencia, Spain. This public space has a rich history and is a popular meeting place for locals and tourists alike.
The architecture of the square probably dates from the early 20th century and contains notable buildings such as the Ayuntamiento (town hall) and the Central Post Office. The main decoration is a circular fountain in the center of the square and the trees surrounding it, creating a calm and relaxing atmosphere.
Mercat de Colón
Mercado de Colón or Valencia: The Mercat de Colon is a public market located in the center of Valencia, Spain. It is one of the main works of Valencian Art Nouveau.
The best beaches in Valencia:
- La Malvarrosa: the most popular beach in Valencia, the closest to the city. A long and sandy beach where you can rent sunbathing equipment.
- Playa del Cabanyal (Las Arenas): the closest beach to the port of Valencia, next to La Malvarrosa. A long sandy beach with a bistro, beach bars and an exclusive club.
- Playa Saplaya: a sandy beach located about 4 km from the center of Valencia. It is located right next to the port of Saplaya, close to many shops and restaurants.
- El Saler: a beautiful, long beach surrounded by dunes, located about 12 km south of Valencia city center. It is part of the La Albufera Natural Park.
Top rated hotels in Valencia:
Hotel Balneari Les Arenes
MYR Hotel Palau Vallier
The Valentia Corretgeria
SH Valencia Palace
Caro Hotel
The Westin Valencia
Only YOU Hotel Valencia
Paella, Restaurante Fum de LLum
Top rated restaurants in Valencia:
Le Favole Ristorante
Puerta del Mar
Restaurante Fum de LLum
Regla de DOS
Asador El Porteño
