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Old and new buildings are ideally combined in Valencia, which gives the city a special look. This Spanish city has it all: from medieval castles and towers to Art Nouveau and Art Deco architecture, from small shops to large shopping centers. And, of course, there are many great places to eat and drink! It is also quite cheap here, so this is a great opportunity to save money if you are looking for a modest vacation in the south of Spain.
Valencia Airport, VLC
The airport is located 8 km west of Valencia itself. This is a relatively small transport hub of local importance. About 6 million passengers pass through it annually. Basically there is nothing to do here. There are few shops, there are no sights, it will not work to find something especially interesting or unusual. But nevertheless tourists say that it’s quite convenient to sleep at this airport. Although in any case it is better to avoid such an option for sleep.
How to get from the airport to the city center?
The easiest and fastest option is a taxi. The parking lot is located opposite the arrival terminal. As a rule, there are no unpleasant situations with local taxi drivers, but it is better to discuss the destination and cost in advance. You will reach the center for about 20 euros. If the taxi driver agreed to take you, it will cost you the first 5 euros.
Valencia Sightseeings
Valencia is the third largest city in Spain, and much has changed in recent years. It has always been a beautiful city with a well-preserved historical center, but in the last few years it seems to have become more lively, more international and more popular among tourists and expats.
Central streets
Squares and streets in Spain are often planted with trees so that there is much to escape from the bright summer sun. They are usually surrounded by small side streets and roads to secluded courtyards, and sometimes can even lead to the most unusual places. For example, in the Plaza de la Reina — one of the most beautiful squares of Valencia. The square is located in the heart of the old city. There is no way around it, so the first thing in the city is to go there. Here you can enjoy the magnificent architecture, explore the surroundings and go to the restaurant for a plate of real Spanish paella.
Valencia Cathedral
Locals believe that it is in Valencia that the Holy Grail is located — the cup from which Jesus drank during his last supper. Although, of course, this is not the only city in which they holyly believe in the secret of the Grail. However, why not give in to this myth for tourists?
For what is considered one of the world's most unique artifacts, head straight to Valencia Cathedral. According to legend, the cup presented in the Cathedral, many centuries ago, was brought here from Rome. Now it is available for viewing to all comers. And everyone can climb to the top of the bell tower and enjoy the magnificent view of the city.
What to eat in Valencia
As in any Spanish city, the first thing to do is try paella. Once this dish was cooked on the coals of an orange tree, and snails, rabbit meat and huge local beans were thrown into the cauldron. Today, this version can also be found in some restaurants. But the majority still serves paella with seafood, which is no worse than the traditional one, so try it safely in any institution in Valencia.
In general, one of the main products of Valencia are mussels. They can be found everywhere in large numbers. You will find them both as a separate dish, or as part of a paella or its other variety called Fideua, where pasta is used instead of rice.
If you want sweets, try orange ice cream. In Valencia, anything is made from oranges, but ice cream is obtained, perhaps, best.
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