See what the experts are saying about Valencia. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
If you are visiting Valencia for the first time or you've heard about this great city, the first thing that will catch your attention is the incredible light that reaches every corner, the great weather that lasts all year long, or perhaps th... Continue reading »
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History
City Origins Tracing the historical origins of Valencia will take you back in time to 138 B.C. when the Romans, after the Second Punic War, set foot in this land and founded the city they called "Valentia". Not much is left from this perio... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
In the last few years, the tourism industry in Valencia has grown spectacularly. The refurbishing of historic buildings within the city's old quarter together with the completion of new cultural and business projects such as Ciudad de las Art... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
The Mediterranean is not only a region, but also a way of life and a philosophy. Here more than anywhere else in Europe, people enjoy the sun, the light, the sea and, of course, the food. The famous Mediterranean diet is known all over the wo... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Valencia or the Art of Living Well The high quality of life of the people in Valencia can be explained, in part, by the weather: the almost daily sunshine, the breeze from the Mediterranean Sea and the temperate climate are important facto... Continue reading »
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Tours
The Old Quarter Visiting a city's old quarter is the best way to really see a city for what it is, not just what it once was. It's a journey through time that will reveal the secrets of the city you're in now. Valencia's old quarter, or "C... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There: By Air: The Valencia Airport (http://www.aena.es) offers travel services to destinations throughout Europe. Airlines offering service to and from the airport include: Air Berlin ( +45 30 41 47 75 10/http://www.airberlin.... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Valencia Country: Spain Valencia by the Numbers: Population: 769,000 Elevation: 203 ft Average Winter Temperature: 50 degrees F Average Summer Temperature: 76 degrees F Quick Facts: Electricity: 220 volts Time Zone: GMT +1 Country Di... Continue reading »
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Introduction
351km (218 miles) SE of Madrid, 361km (224 miles) SW of Barcelona, 650km (404 miles) NE of Málaga Valencia's charms -- or lack thereof -- are much debated. Some claim that the city where El Cid faced the Moors is one of the most beautiful... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There Iberia flies to Valencia from Barcelona, Madrid, Málaga, and many other cities. There are also flights between Palma de Majorca and Valencia. For flight information contact the Iberia Airlines office, Calle Paz 14 (tel. 90-24... Continue reading »
Valencia Travel Experiences
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Back in Valencia for a Few Days...
Being back "home" in Valencia has been really nice and relaxing compared to the busy schedule we had in Roma. Although we didn´t get much... Continue reading »
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Lets Get Saucy
Let’s get saucyMy first entry! I love festivals and in my lifetime I’ve been to a few although none as brilliant, fun and exciting as La... Continue reading »
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Valencia - Me Gusta
I like Valencia! It has large palm tree lined boulevards, mazes of tiny streets in the old city, parks, old Mediterranean style buildings... Continue reading »
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Weekend in Valencia
This was an absolutely wondeful weekend. I went with my friend Annie S. and we stayed in the most amazing hostal. I couldn´t get enough o... Continue reading »
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Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias (Valencia)
Después de desayunar en el hotel (coincidà con el TAU Vitoria, que jugaba ese fin de semana con el Pamesa Valencia de la ACB... Continue reading »
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