Valencia
City is a real
gem; a combination of the old and new, a unique
9 kilometre long park that follows the route of
the old River Turia, and a warm, welcoming, very
comfortable Spanish feel to it.
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is a city that benefits from having everything at
hand. 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! Alternatively
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
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A tourist
bus also operates 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.
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
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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.
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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