Valencia is a lively city where modern architecture intertwines with historic buildings. It is precisely because of its unique image that it is one of the most popular cities on the Iberian Peninsula, with a colorful nightlife and the tastiest paella under the sun.
Gourmets will be convinced by the fact that it is Valencia the cradle of the famous paella. History buffs will be impressed by the wide range of cultural and architectural heritage that can be admired in the old part of the city. The futuristic look of modern buildings will convince design lovers, and adventurers will simply be convinced by the wide range of activities and adventures.
Photo: envatoWhen to Valencia?
If you want to avoid the tourist crowds that flood the city during the summer months, then hop on a plane April or May. The weather at that time is pleasantly sunny and warm, and the sea is also suitable for a few swings. Nevertheless, Valencia is one of the cities worth visiting in all seasons. As early as February, you will be able to admire the blossoming almond and orange trees, and in late spring and summer you will have fun at the many local festivals. Even in autumn, the weather is extremely pleasant to visit, and the city is filled with a calm spirit after the approaching winter.
Photo: envatoWhat should I see in Valencia?
The most impressive part of Valencia, captured in countless photographs, is the architecture project City of Arts and Sciences. The city of science and art offers a range of activities for those who visit it, but it can also be admired from the outside. As part of the complex, you can find the opera, as well as the largest interactive museums aquarium in Europe. The latter is home to more than 45,000 animals and as many as 500 animal species. The entire complex is the work of the famous architect Santiago Calatrava, who was born in Valencia and has become an unmissable icon of the city. It is no less stunning cathedral in Valencia, which is a mixture of Romanesque, Baroque and Gothic. If you climb the 207 steps to the top, you will have a wonderful view of the city.
Lovers of good food and delicious Spanish cuisine should not miss the central market, where Mediterranean ingredients and local flavors and spices abound. Mercado Central is the largest market with fresh products in Europe, and you can find it in an interesting modernist building in the city center. Lovers of sandy beaches, which are not lacking in this area, will also come to their own expense in Valencia. The city's Playa de la Malvarrosa beach is absolutely huge and stretches for miles.
Photo: Unsplash/Quique OlivarHow to explore Valencia?
The best way to get around the city is the subway, which takes you all the way to the airport. Where the metro network thins out, local buses will also help you. A large part of the city can also be explored on foot or by bicycle, which, in addition to public transport, is the basis of the city's sustainable approach to transport. In the fall, Valencia even earned European recognition for its sustainable aspiration.
Photo: envatoHow much is a plane ticket to Valencia?
For a plane ticket from Trieste, you will pay anything from 15 euros, but during the holiday weeks the prices can rise to over 200 euros. You can search for flight tickets according to your vacation date HERE.
Photo: Unsplash/Monica BallesterCovid-19 restrictions in Valencia
To travel to Spanish territory, you need a vaccination certificate (at least 14 days after complete vaccination with vaccines approved by the European Medicines Agency, a negative result of a diagnostic test (PCR no more than 72 hours before arrival, HAT no more than 48 hours before arrival) or a certificate about a medical condition. All passengers must submit a health control form upon arrival in Spain. You will receive a QR code that must be shown when boarding the plane and upon arrival in Spain. Check all current information on Covid-19 restrictions HERE.
Accommodation in Valencia
YOU & CO. Saler Beach Boutique
The hotel is located 10 kilometers from the Oceanographic Museum and Aquarium, so there are metro stations nearby that take you directly there. The three-star hotel also boasts family rooms and a sun terrace. In the mornings, you are pampered with a la carte breakfast, and guests are also offered a concierge service.
Palacio Vallier
The five-star hotel is located in the Ciutat Vella district, just a short walk away from the central market, in the very heart of the city. The elegantly furnished rooms are a real design gem, and all offer a beautiful view of the city's pulse. The hotel also has a large sun terrace, and they also offer a rich selection of delicious cuisine in the hotel restaurant. A continental or à la carte breakfast is served every morning.
