Valencia Things to Do

Not far from the Jardines del Real park and on one of the Turia River's old river banks you will find the oldest convent in Valencia that still serves its original function. It belongs and is used by the Royal Order of Holy Tri... more

San Esteban church is a small building close to the Cathedral. It's an interesting place, though not so much architecturally as for historical and anecdotal reasons. The area around it (Plaza de l'Almoina) is full of treasure d... more

The cathedral's Sala Capitular contains a legendary object: the Holy Grail. The supposed Grail arrived in Valencia in 1437, from San Juan de la Peña Monastery, thanks to King Alfonso the Magnanimous. This relic is Christianity'... more

The Basilica of the Virgen de los Desamparados is the sight of the statue of the namesake virgin of the basilica. The basilica, attached to the Cathedral by a magnificent renaissance archway, competes with the cathedral in its... more

The Monforte gardens were declared "Artistic Gardens" in 1941. They consist of a lush enclave located close to the top of Vicente Blasco Ibañez Avenue. Inside there is an abundancy of marble statues, small ponds and fountains,... more

Leaving the Plaza de Ayuntamiento and heading along Avenida Maria Cristina, you will run into the popular "Plaça del Mercat". In olden days shoppers, merchants, passers-by and all kinds of people used to come together here, cre... more

Perhaps you want to get away from the city of Valencia and its beaches to practice your favourite sport relatively unmolested by the large boats that frequent the port of Valencia. Situated on the beach of Cullera this club run... more

This religious festival commemorates the discovery of an ancient image of Sant Bult (Saint Bulto). The image represents a crucified Christ wearing a crown of thorns and shows a chalice at his feet. Primitive Christians worshipp... more

Puente del Mar (literally, "Sea Bridge") was for centuries the natural route over the now-diverted river to the port. The original bridge was destroyed by floods, and this one was built to replace it in 1591. Centuries later, s... more

The recently restorated and expanded San Pío V Museum houses a collection of important paintings and sculptures. Located next to the Royal Gardens, the museum's principal source of prestige stems from its collection of 15th-cen... more