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Valencia

Things to do in Valencia

Mediterranean Atmosphere

VALENCIA - INCREDIBLE BUT TRUE

 

Travel in time just by turning the corner

Valencia boasts cultural jewels over 1000 years old, constructions that change colour, cutting edge icons and buildings that watch over the environment. Admire a spectacular range of architectural contrasts, and travel from the Middle Ages to the 21st century merely by turning the corner. Valencia proudly shows off its heritage. A treasure it strives to preserve and protect for all to enjoy.

 

Mediterranean city with style

An aperitif on a relaxing terrace, a stroll through singular streets or a peaceful evening by the sea are a luxury worth enjoying. Festivals and traditions that distinguish and characterise Valencia are the cultural heritage of over 200 years of history, waiting for you to live thim intensely.

 

All roads lead to the sea

You can feel the sea breeze in any corner of Valencia and stroll through its steets to reach the sea. You can walk along its great seafront promenade and enjoy the neverending spring while you relax on the fine sands and warm waters of the city beaches. The seafront promenade connects the three beaches, allowing anyone who likes to skate, cycle, run, walk or just sunbathe to enjoy the benefits of being out in the fresh air. During the summer nights, the beaches turn into a constant ebb and flow of people enjoying the gentle Mediterranean breeze under the Valencia moon in any of the pubs and summer terraces.

 

The lions feel right at home in Valencia

Valencia is a city boasting over two million square metres of green areas. Parque de Cabecera is currently the largest park in Europe and is the home of Bioparc, where a new concept called zoo-immersion allows visitors to immerse themselves in a slice of Africa in Valencia. Invisible barriers allow visitors to observe how giraffes eat, watch elephants bathing, contemplate the humanity of the gorillas, experience lions up close, laugh with the mongooses and see the different families of lemurs who scamper around feeling right at home. Over 250 species make up the almost 4,000 animals living in over 100,000 square metres of land, which faithfully recreates the most endangered African habitats such as the savanna and forests of Madagascar and equatorial Africa. The plants found in Bioparc are a faithful reproduction of these areas, as are the immense baobabs, caves and large rocks. The idea behind Bioparc is to raise the visitor’s awareness of the importance of respecting animals, as well as how to conserve the environment. The water in its canals is recycled. In the next few years, it is expected that the park will not only contain a piece of Africa, but also habitats from Southeast Asia and South America. The Turia Gardens situated in the old Turia riverbed begin at Parque de Cabecera and run for 9 kilometres, almost reaching the Mediterranean Sea. At the end of these gardens is the City of Arts and Science, where visitors can enjoy a visit to the largest aquarium in Europe, the Oceanográfico, where they can view various species of marine life from the tropics and the Mediterranean. Whales, dolphins and sharks are just some of the species found there.

 

Under the Valencian moon

Valencia continues to be a city with a thousand personalities once night falls. Its nume- rous nocturnal leisure areas include all kinds of venues and so no one has to go far for a change of atmosphere. Loyal to the Mediterranean timetable, Valencian nightlife comes to life at midnight. As spring arrives, bars spill out onto the streets with hundreds of terraces springing up, allowing customers to enjoy the pleasant weather under the Valencian moon. The nightlife trail begins in the Carmen district, the city’s most popular, diverse and international leisure area. Its streets are densely populated with many pubs and clubs. Various bars offer live performances.

 

Modernism

Valencia is one of the Spanish cities with the greatest number of modernist works. Public works of modernist architecture which must be mentioned include the Estación del Norte train station, the Colón Market – restored in 2003, and converted into a leisure and cultural area – and Central Market. The latter is the largest market in Europe, occupying an area of 8,000 square metres with almost 1,500 food stalls offering a wide range of fresh foods. In addition, the Palacio de la Exposición (Exhibition Palace) and the Tinglados (storage facilities) of the Port of Valencia are also worth a visit.

 

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