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Valencia Holidays in Spain

The Costa Blanca in Spain offers a lot of sights and popular holiday destinations, thanks to the sun and the mild weather throughout the year. Because of this reason, Valencia holidays in Spain are a good choice to enjoy the weather and spend a comfortable holiday time at the coast of Spain!

If you want to spend your Valencia holidays in Spain in one of the hotels in Valencia or in an apartment in Valencia, the city offers something for every taste; art and culture as well as relaxation and adventure.

 

Pla%C3%A7a_de_l%27ajuntament_%28val%C3%A8ncia%29_by_Espencat.jpgThe city of Valencia has its own airport, which makes it an easily accessible holiday destination for holidays at the Costa Blanca. The airport of Valencia is also called Manises and is one of the most important in Spain, approached by Ryanair, Vueling, Easyjet, Transavia, Wondair and Air Nostrum. The location of the Valencia airport only a few kilometers from the city centre also make good connections possible.

Valencia is the capital of the same named autonomous community of Valencia and at the same time third biggest city of Spain, regarded as "second Barcelona". The city has a rich history, which was exposed to different influences since its foundation ca. 200 BC, and what is still visible today, resulting in a lot of sights in Valencia. Vacationers in Spain being fond of architecture will discover a lot of treasures in Valencia.

Some of the sights in Valencia are classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, like the antique Silk Exchange La Lonja de la Seda, one of the most important sectors of Valencia in the past.

450px-Val%C3%A8ncia_seu_cimborri_by_Felivet.jpgAnother example for early Valencian gothic and also one of the most impressing sights is the Cathedral of Valencia, also called Seu in the city. The Valencia Cathedral dates from the 13.-15. century, but over the years there have always been further works and additions. Today the cathedral stands proudly in the Barrio Carmen, where also a lot of hotels are situated. If you want to be close to the Cathedral of Valencia, one of the Hotels in Valencia in Spain the Carmen quarter is recommended.

Offerings for culture, art, history and nightlife in Valencia are plenty. Most of them take place in and around one of the most famous sights of Valencia, which is part of the 12 treasures of Spain: The City of Arts and Sciences, or also Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias.

Directly located at the Costa Blanca and therefore always worth a visit during a holiday, this architectural masterpiece offers everything the heart wants. This complex in Valencia was started in 1996 and finished two years later, and the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia contains important museums, a large Imax cinema, a planetary, opera house and theatre.

Art and culture, whether opera or concert, are held in this beautiful recreation complex. Because of this, a Valencia holiday in Spain is not only recommended for single persons or friends who want to see one of the 12 treasures of Spain, but also for families. Thanks to the City of Arts and Sciences, family holidays in Valencia in Spain are undoubtedly an unforgettable event.

800px-Ciudad_de_las_ciencias_noche_by_Chosovi_CC2.jpgTo find a suitable accommodation for families, an apartment in Valencia close to the City of Arts and Science is recommended. From this apartment in Valencia you don't have a long way to the old riverbed of Turia to take a walk, which is a park today and is pulsing like a green vein in the popular holiday destination. The Turia garden also contains a playground for children and sport areas, so visit this garden during your family holidays in Valencia!

As you can see, Valencia holidays in Spain are worth it throughout the year, because there are many possibilities for recreation and every taste should be pleased. In an apartment in Valencia or one of the hotels in Valencia you are close to every events, can enjoy the relaxation of the park and the Valencia weather or explore the sights in Valencia.

751px-Porta_ap%C3%B2stols_maig_by_Felivet.jpgSo why don't you plan Valencia holidays in Spain?

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