Valencia

Most tourists begin their introduction to Valencia with the magnificent sandy beaches of La Malvarrosa and de las Arenas. Order a non-alcoholic refreshing drink, horchata, at a beach café and prepare for real adventures. Navigate the maze of medieval streets to find Valencia's Plaza de la Virgen with the city's main cathedral and the majestic Silk Exchange complex. From the heights of the Torres de Quart, tourists enjoy views of the old city. Every Thursday at noon, you can witness the unique Tribunal de las Aguas session in the main cathedral.

A must-visit is the futuristic Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias: gardens, museums, the Queen Sofia Palace of the Arts with its opera theater, and Europe's largest aquarium, the Oceanogràfic. A great place to relax is the Jardín del Turia: 7 kilometers of parks, ponds, playgrounds, and the Palace of Music. You can learn about the unique wildlife of Africa at the expansive Bioparc.

The famous Valencian festival of spring and lights, Les Falles, begins at the medieval Torres de Serranos, and the best place to enjoy the fireworks is at the Town Hall Square.

In the ancient Barrio del Carmen district, you can see the old Arabic arch and the Casa de los Gatos, appreciate the collections at the IVAM Museum of Modern Art and the MUVIM Museum of Illustration, try paella at one of the restaurants, and go shopping at the Mercado de Mossen Sorell. You'll find creations by young artists and craftsmen in the bohemian neighborhood of Ruzafa.

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