By Henry Grahame
Introduction
There are endless fun things to do in Valencia, Spain. This article covers some of...
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There are many Valencia activities to do, inside and outside the city. Most of the...
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A Paella cooking class is a must-do experience in Valencia. Valencia is the birthplace of...
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Within Europe, Coves de Sant Josep is the longest navigatable underground river. The cave system...
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A great way to explore the historical district of Valencia is via a guided walking...
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A popular day trip out of Valencia is to Albufera Natural Park. The park is...
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Valencia was founded over 2,000 years ago. Therefore, it is packed full of historical things...
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The Turia river was once known for its constant flooding of the city of Valencia...
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A popular tourist destination but a must-see nonetheless, the Central Market of Valencia is filled...
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The City of Arts and Sciences, or Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias in...
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Constructed in 1392 as a defensive structure for the city, the Serranos Towers today serve...
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Similar to the Serranos Towers, the Quart Towers were also constructed as a defensive structure...
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The Silk Exchange is an impressive Unesco World Heritage site constructed between 1482 and 1533...
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Located at the northwestern end of Turia Garden is Bioparc Valencia. The Bioparc is a...
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The Palace of the Marqués de Dos Aguas is an old noble family home. The...
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The Valencia Cathedral goes by two other names: the St. Mary's Cathedral, or at length...
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The city of Valencia is pretty flat. There are no hills or mountains in the...
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Russafa, or Ruzafa, is a very trendy part of Valencia. Many of the buildings are...
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El Carmen is part of the old town area of Valencia. This district has museums...
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Gran Via is the affluent part of Valencia. Many high-end international and Spanish fashion brands...
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Ciutat Vella, which translates to the Old City, refers to the old town center of...
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No visit to Spain would be complete without enjoying a few evenings out eating tapas...
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An Andalusia tavern near Gran Via, El Albero, Taberna Andaluza is a great place to...
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Bodega La Pascuala has been in existence for over 100 years. Founded in 1921, it...
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Bar La Pilareta first opened as a grocery and alcohol store in 1917. They have...
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Tapería Pulpería Ligazón is an excellent restaurant serving contemporary Spanish food. They do various meat...
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Tasca Angel is an authentic tapas, beer, and wine restaurant in Valencia. It serves all...
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Valencia is the birthplace of Paella. It is a dish that is found in almost...
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Based in El Carmen, Restaurante Yuso is a popular local restaurant that serves authentic Valencian...
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Casa Carmela has existed since the 1920s. It first started out as a changing room...
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Located in Gran Via, Racó del Túria serves authentic Valencian food. The restaurant has beautiful...
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A popular restaurant near Playa de las Arenas, Restaurante La Pepica, has existed for over...
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During the summer months, the beaches in Valencia are a popular place to cool off...
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Located at the northern end of Valencia's main beaches, Playa de la Patacona is an...
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Malvarrosa Beach is in the middle of Playa de la Patacona and Playa de las...
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Located next to Valencia's main marina and the first stop for most public transportation lines...
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This beach is outside Valencia but is still reachable by public transport, although not as...
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There are hundreds of Valencia cafes scattered across town. That said, not all of them...
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By far the most serious about their coffee than any other specialty cafe in Valencia...
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In El Carmen, Mayan Coffees makes nice coffee. The cafe is a popular spot for...
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Q7th Specialty Coffee is another specialty coffee shop in El Carmen; they have their own...
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Located in Russafa, Bluebell Coffee Roasters does great coffee and brunch. They also roast their...
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Café ArtySana is in Russafa. They have good coffee and simple breakfast options at reasonable...
Conclusion
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