Valencia Travel Information
Spain's third city has a host of
attractions to delight the visitor, not least is the famous Fallas
festival in March, when bonfires light up the sky and everybody dances
in the streets.
Valencia
Spain
The Romans, Visigoths and Arabs all left their
marks, so monuments, art and fine architecture, such as the 14th century
Serranos Tower, abound but there are also plenty of modern attractions,
such as the many recently opended interactive museums, futuristic
buildings designed by architect Santiago Calatrava and other facilities
of the City of Arts and Sciences.
The focal point for sightseeing
and leisure, the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, is near the Gothic Cathedral,
dominated by the octagonal bell tower of 'El Miguelete'.
Don't
leave Valencia without trying the Paella Valenciana!
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Valencia Travel Information
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Getting There
Various flights from the UK to
Valencia airport are available at discount rates. The flight time to
Valencia from the UK is approx 2 hours.
Getting Around
Valencia is a compact city and it easy to discover on foot. The City of
Arts and Sciences is slightly further out and the beach is 3km from the
centre, both are well served by public transport. Taxis around the city
are cheap and plentiful.
The City of Arts and Sciences
Must See
See
the flower filled Town Hall square, cathedral displaying the Holy Grail
and climb the Miguelete tower for panoramic views.
The Fine Arts,
Fallas, Ceramics and Modern Arts Museums are also a most.
Must Do
A visit to the futuristic City of Arts and
Sciences is a great day out, with a huge IMAX cinema, planetarium and
Europe's largest oceanographic park. Don't miss Central Market and the
gothic Silk Exchange, La Lonja. After dark head for the bars and cafes
of the Calle Caballeros.
To Relax
What better
place to relax than by the beach - be sure to try a paella while
watching the world go by on the promenade.
Weather
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Valencia Highlights
> A typical Spanish
city, home to the famous Paella Valenciana
Paella Valanciana
> Founded by the Romans and later conquered by
El Cid
> Climb the Miguelete Tower, visit the Gothic Silk
Exchange, the Art Deco Market or the renowned Museo de Belles Artes
> The futuristic City of Arts and Sciences is widely acclaimed for
its visionary design
> The splendid Gothic Cathedral dominates
the old town and claims ownership of the Holy Grail
> The beaches
of the Mediterranean are only 3 kilometres from the city centre
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During the legendary Fallas festival in mid March the city is ablaze
with fireworks and burning sculptures
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