Travel Guide to Valencia, Spain

Valencia is a picturesque resort on the sea coast. The resort is surrounded by large olive and orange groves. The climate of the city is mild and great for rest. Due to tall mountain masses that surround the city, the weather in Valencia is always calm and windless, there are almost no storms in the sea, and nights are traditionally silent and warm. Tourist business has long become one of the most important directions in the economy of Valencia. The majority of city’s buildings and new entertainment centers are created with the aim of attracting travellers.

On the territory of almost any hotel in Valencia there is a spacious beach, sports areas and restaurants. Visitors can try scuba diving, ride water ski or try to sail on a yacht on azure waves. You will find 18 new golf fields in Valencia, several tennis courts and a hippodrome. People, who enjoy active rest, will definitely like excursions on picturesque suburbs, climbing mountain hills or rides on sport airplanes.

There are also several historical sites in Valencia. One of them is the ruins of Alcudia. Also don’t forget to visit monuments of the Roman Empire in Sagunto and a large number of ancient fortresses and castles. In the old part of the city you will find sights of different cultures. Torres de los Serranos Gates are known as the historical entrance in the oldest part of the city where guests still can see buildings created during medieval times. Valencia is also a home city for one of the oldest religious buildings as the local cathedral was built in the middle of the 14th century. One of parts in Valencia is called “the City of Science and Art”. The Palace of Art, the planetarium, the Museum of Science and the huge Oceanographic Park are located here. In the Oceanographic Park you make an underwater excursion and get acquainted with exotic marine creatures. Finally, art connoisseurs will find much interesting in Colegio del Patriarca Museum.