This awesom city, the third largest in Spain, boasts an attractive contrast between tradition and avant-garde, monumental heritage, magnificent beaches and a wide cultural, gastronomic and leisure offer. In short: welcome to one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the entire Mediterranean. For centuries Valencia was the Islamic Balansiya. Here you cannot miss the delicious paella! ,
Info & Location
City/Province: Valencia City
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When: Because of its wide variety of attractions, Valencia is a lively and fabulous destination all year round. The weather is also a good incentive. The city has an average temperature of 19º C and a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot summers. In this season, and compared to the hottest places in the interior of the Peninsula, the sea breeze softens the hot day temperatures, although the humidity makes it feel hotter than it actually is.
How to get there: Valencia is accessible by air, land and sea. It boasts travel links to many major Spanish and European cities.
The airport, situated just 8 kilometres from the centre, has regular daily flights to popular domestic and international destinations. You can get it by Metro (lines 3 and 5), bus (line 150) or taxi (approx €20 for the journey).The city also has two main railway stations. The Estación del Norte, for short distance trains, located in the centre. Joaquín Sorolla railway station, offering AVE high-speed rail services to Madrid, Cuenca, Seville and Córdoba. ALVIA and EUROMED long-distance trains also depart from Joaquín Sorolla, providing connections to cities including Barcelona. This station is located 1 km from the centre. Metro (lines 1 and 5), free bus to the centre and taxi rank. Bus 64.
The port, which operates passenger services to both the Balearic Islands and Italy, is fast becoming a popular destination for cruise ships.
Tourist info: The offices of the Red Tourist Info are , a good support for visitors. There are centers spread over key points of the city: airport, , Joaquín Sorolla Railway Station, port, beach, and city centre (at the City Hall and in Paz street). ,You can also get good information and ideas for your trip in these official websites: www.visitvalencia.com and www.comunitatvalenciana.com.
