If anything in Valencia could be boasted about, it’s the beaches. With miles of coastline in perfect condition and with its worthy blue flags, and including its enviable Mediterranean climate and some of the best gastronomy of the country, this city is, without doubt, a must-see. Among the beaches of Valencia, the Albufera Natural Park area is ideal if what …
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What to visit in Valencia in one day
This city not only has natural resources such as its beautiful beaches and its amazing Albufera natural reserve, it also has emblematic buildings that you should not miss. If you’re wondering what to see in Valencia, it’s easy, as there’s a huge range of places to see and enjoy. Not only will you find buildings of great history and …
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20 Best Things to Do outside Valencia
1. Port Saplaya If you go to Malvarossa Beach in Valencia and look north you’ll see the “Little Venice” of Valencia, Port Saplaya, located about 5 km away. There you’ll find an unusual port enclosed by decorative apartments, which give it a quality reminiscent of that famous city on the water in Italy. Combine a stroll around the beautiful port …
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The modern and vibrant expat city
It’s big decision to leave your home country and relocate somewhere new, even if it is sunny Valencia and it is important to research as much as possible. This expat city has a natural appeal to a wide variety of people. There are so many opportunities here for happiness and success. Job-hunters, sun seekers, Spanish learners or those just …
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The Open Zoo – Bioparc Valencia
Bioparc Valencia is a unique 10-hectare (25-acre) zoo-park in Valencia, Spain. It is located at the north end of Valencia’s unusual Turia river-park. Opened in 2008, most of the animals moved to the new Bioparc facilities from the old city’s zoo which closed that same year. The Bioparc has introduced millions of visitors to the innovative concept of the …
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Valencia’s public transportation
Valencia’s public transportation system is world-class. Metro Valencia’s metro system combines seamlessly with the tram system, accepting a single payment for 90 minutes of travel. Tickets can be purchased at the many kiosks located at all stations, in multiple languages, accepting both cash and cards. Discounts of 10 trips (abonos) can also be bought for discounted travel over 50%, for …
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20 Best Things to Do in Valencia
It’s your first time in Valencia and you don’t know much about this city? No problem, we can help you discover the best things to do in Valencia. 1. Eat the famous paella Valencia is home to the world famous paella and no trip here would be complete without trying one of these oh-so-tasty and famous dishes. Made originally by …
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Las Fallas Festival in Valencia
We cant! If you mixed a week-long street party with massive street sculptures, firecracker symphonies, nightly fireworks and a huge citywide burning of said sculptures we’d still only be scratching the surface of Las Fallas Festival. Las Fallas Festival Started over a century ago a curious tradition formed around the annual spring cleaning when old furniture would often be put …
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Sports in Valencia
Valencia is flat as a pancake, which makes it an ideal place for sports such as running and cycling. If you go to the Turia park around sunset, it’s clear that Valencianos like to keep fit and jogging is such a popular hobby that sometimes there’s traffic on the walkway. To avoid crashes, the city recently built a new, separate …
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Food in Valencia
Valencia is the home of paella, and the local version has rabbit and chicken in it. You can also find different versions with seafood, black rice, etc. The rumor has it that the best paellas are served in the village of El Palmar, located in the middle of rice fields about 20 kilometers south of Valencia. I classify myself as …
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Apartments in Valencia
Valencia rents at the moment are very affordable, to put it mildly. For someone living in a 27m2 studio in Helsinki, getting twice the space for half the price is pure luxury! I was looking for a place that’s close to a park, in a safe neighborhood and in a somewhat good condition. Around 400 euros for furnished 80m2 within …
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Moving to Valencia
After a week of travel I arrived to Valencia and parked my car to the garage of Russafa market. Me and my dog had taken a ferry from Helsinki to Germany and then driven through Europe to finally look for a bar in Russafa, where I was supposed to meet my couch-surfing host for the first week or so. The …
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