Valencia holiday travel

Valencia is Spain's third largest city. It has interesting historical sites and great architecture. There is a mile of beach located nearby that draws some crowds. With shopping, museums, and other fun attractions, Valencia makes a great holiday spot.

Where to stay - hotels

Though Valencia is free from the bulk of tourist hordes that flock to other Spanish cities, it still has plenty of hotels to choose from. You can find Valencia hotels in advance here.

Whether you want to stay in a hotel, guest house, resort, or inn, you can find it all in Valencia. Choose the hotel room in Valencia you're looking for online.

Valencia hotels can be expensive or cheap, depending on what amenities and accommodations you want. It's best to book Valencia hotel accommodation here to get the best rate.

What to do

Central Valencia has many grand placas (squares) and baroque buildings. The Moors and Visigoths have also left their influences behind on the city’s character. The Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas, with its extravagantly sculptured facade and interior, is a key attraction in the city center. The Basílica de la Virgen de los Desamparados is also worth a vist.

The museums in Valencia reveal the area's history that dates back to Roman times. The Museo de Bellas Artes (including works by many of Spain’s finest painters), Instituto Valenciano Arte Moderno, Museu Taurino (dedicated to bullfighting), and the modern, futuristic entertainment complex of the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias (arts and sciences) are all really good.

The city is also rich in botanical gardens and parks for a leisure day out. For shopping, try some of the numerous boutiques and trendy little stores selling everything you can imagine.

What to see - by hire car

Valencia and the surrounding area is best explored by hire car. You can reserve a Valencia hire car at a good deal here.

Costa del Azahar is north from Valencia and is home to the historic Roman town of Sagunto. Sagunto is a short drive by hire car and includes a Roman theatre and castle, as well as a modern beach resort suburb. Alternatively, Benidorm offers a party atmosphere based on the seafront.

Costa Blanca, easily explored by hire car, is very popular with vacationers because of its miles of beaches and good tourist infrastructure. More information on car hire in Valencia here.