Valencia
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6 things you should not miss in Valencia in Fallas
March finally arrives, and with it we abandon the cold of winter and the weather begins to change. The days are longer, we begin to have more than enough jackets and turtlenecks… In Valencia, moreover, a strange phenomenon occurs that fills the streets with the smell of gunpowder, firecrackers that explode everywhere, brass bands and batucadas almost on every corner, bands blocking the streets, giant monuments making fun of everything (politics, sports, celebrities… anything goes) and the fact is that, with March, the month of fallas arrives in Valencia. When are the fallas in Valencia? It should be said that…
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The main squares of Valencia to walk and enjoy
Strolling through Valencia, aimlessly, admiring every corner and marveling at the Valencian atmosphere, is one of the best experiences you can have in this city. Its streets and squares have a special charm that you must discover. Here we are going to talk about the main squares of Valencia that you should visit and admire with the most important points of interest of each one and their characteristics. There are many more squares in Valencia that we invite you to discover for yourself. For now, enjoy these. The main squares to see in Valencia Town Hall Square The Plaza del…
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A walk with the best things to see in Sagunto in 1 day
Few tourist destinations in the Valencian Community can boast like Sagunto of offering visitors the chance to enjoy a unique tour, full of history, tradition and places of great beauty, in just one day. Located in the province of Valencia, within the beautiful region of Campo de Murviedro, it is a must-see for anyone who wants to enjoy a medium-sized city, but with a multitude of interesting places to visit and totally recommendable cultural routes, which invite you to discover sites such as its emblematic castle, its Roman theater, or its Jewish quarter, without forgetting its beautiful beach or trying…
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The Turia Garden, the best urban park to visit in Valencia
One of the best places to visit in Valencia is the Turia Garden, one of the largest urban natural parks in Spain and one of the most visited areas of Valencia thanks to the many points of interest that are in it. The Turia Garden, according to the Visit Valencia website, with great information and services about the city, is one of the best among the things to see in Valencia. It is built along the old bed of the River Turia, which used to cross the city and was diverted after a large flood in 1957. The park was…
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The best towns to visit in the province of Valencia
If you want to visit Valencia and make an excursion from there to nearby towns, you have several options that you will surely like and that will not disappoint you. You will be able to combine beaches and also inland areas with very colorful municipalities, with a lot of history and with many interesting points to visit. Here we are going to tell you about some of those places that you can visit from Valencia and that you should not miss. There are many more but these are the ones we consider the most important. The main towns to visit…
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Visit the Cathedral of Valencia and climb the Miguelete
The Cathedral of Valencia, consecrated in 1238, is also known as the Cathedral of the Holy Chalice since it is venerated inside, from the 1st century and which has been in Valencia since 1436. One of the most famous elements of the Cathedral is the Miguelete, Micalet in Valencian, its bell tower, one of the symbols of the city and with which Valencians are most proud. The Cathedral of Valencia is one of the oldest of the Spanish Gothic and its visit is essential in this city. History of the Cathedral of Valencia Valencia Cathedral was built between the 13th…
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A walk through the Barrio del Carmen in Valencia. history and monuments
To speak of El Carmen is to speak of a historic neighborhood in Valencia, and in recent years it has been gaining fame for being where the most underground culture and a special atmosphere are concentrated, making it one of the most charming places to discover in Valencia. Its origins will date back to the reconquest, since at the time it came to be, from a refuge for Muslims to a convent or an orchard. When they came to power, the Christians fortified the area, since a second wall was built outside the neighborhood next to the Turia. What to…
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