Valencia city is a real gem; a combination of
the old and new, a unique 6 kilometre long park
that follows the route of the old River Turia,
and a warm, welcoming, very comfortable Spanish
feel to it.
Valencia is a city that benefits from having everything
at hand.
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Once you have found your
bearings you’ll find that most places
are within easy reach on foot, for example,
the historical buildings in the centre, the
Central Market with nearly 1000 stalls set
in a fine art deco building, the cathedral,
the Lonja (old silk exchange), the barrio
del Carmen (the old quarter), the ceramics
museum, the museum of fine art, the IVAM (museum
of modern art), the botanical gardens, the
Malvarrosa beach, the Port America’s
Cup… the sites are endless! |
Alternately you can take a stroll along the old
River Turia park taking in the spectacularly modern
City of Arts and Sciences, the imposing Opera house,
the Palau de la Musica, the Oceanografic aquarium
(the largest in Europe), and the numerous bridges,
old and new, that cross the park.
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from the centre and takes a comprehensive
ride through the narrow streets of the old
quarter, the city centre and the new city
of arts and sciences with various stop-off
points on route. Valencia city never stops
adding to the list of spectacles on offer,
the latest attraction being the home to the
European Formula 1 Grand Prix street circuit
in autumn. |
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For those who find shopping
a must, Valencia has a wide variety of shops
ranging from the typical high street brands
to a number of El Corte Ingles (the national
department store), Valencia has a fabulous
selection of markets and the newly refurbished
Mercado Colon is well worth a visit. Set in
a beautiful modernist building a popular place
to unwind, relax and watch the world go by.
Calle Colon is very trendy and one of the
most popular places in Valencia. If you are
hunting for the latest fashion you are sure
to find it there. |
If you are looking for places to eat in Valencia
you will not be disappointed! Valencia has over
1500 places to eat, ranging from typical local cuisine
to anything from anywhere.
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| There is nothing
better than having the local information
at hand, and that is exactly what you
will get with our Winter Walks and Valencia
City Break. A map of the local area
will be provided along with an explanation
as to where those little extra special
places are that can only be known from
years of experience living in Valencia!
Should you require any assistance in
selecting a restaurant or making a reservation,
a member of the Walks in Spain team
will be available. |
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