There are many good reasons for travelling to Spain's third largest city. The Mediterranean metropolis attracts visitors with around 300 days of sunshine a year and charming beaches right on its doorstep. Valencia enchants visitors with its glowing orange trees, the green riverbed of the Turia and the magnificent Silk Exchange. Art treasures from Gothic to Art Nouveau and the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences make a lasting impression. The old town of El Carmen, with its pretty squares and medieval alleyways, is largely car-free, so you can let yourself drift undisturbed. Valencia is also the birthplace of paella, one of the most famous Spanish dishes, which is best savoured in the old market hall. Whether just a weekend or a whole week - Valencia offers a perfect mix of culture, pleasure and relaxation by the sea.
A coastline full of light and sun, pretty suburbs in the surrounding hills, nature parks, quiet mountain villages and old towns and castles - Valencia is embedded in a beautiful hinterland. Whether on the coast or in the hinterland - Spain shows its most beautiful side here.
How about a trip along the Costa del Azahar, the coast of orange blossom? Lemons and oranges ripen in the sun-drenched Huerta de Valencia, the plantations around Valencia. Or how about a boat trip across the large lagoon in the Albufera Nature Park, a paradise for birds? Those who love old castles and historic towns should make their way to Xàtiva, Peñíscola and Sagunto. The Requena-Utiel wine-growing region and numerous hiking trails invite you to explore the beautiful natural surroundings.
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