Valencia, Spain: Top Three Things To Do In This Magical City

But when the talk centers on food, you already know that this is the birthplace of the famous saffron and chicken rice or paella.

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Valencia is Spain's largest city and is on the mid-eastern Mediterranean coast. Summers are hot and winters are mild. For the summer, this is the place to go. There are beaches galore and festivals. If Valencia is your destination, practice saying horchata and chufas. This is a popular refreshing drink on hot days. To get a tantalizing sip, ask the taxi to pull over next to one of the many horchaterias. This is definitely a must do when in Valencia.

Considering its size and the mix of the old and ultra-modern influences, expect the city have to chic hotels and holiday apartments. An apartment for a week-long stay is budget-friendly. For a weekend with friends, the apartment also wins over hotels. Renting a holiday apartment that looks over the beach is cool. Yes, the city has its beaches and these are the best as city beaches go. The city beaches have promenades, bars, hotels, and restaurants. So expect to beach in style with all city comforts.

If you want a romantic beach scene, head off to Patacona Beach. A bridge connects the beach to Malvarossa. The vast space gives you more room to stroll along the shore unhampered by sunbathers and vendors. It's a scene right out of Here to Eternity if you speed off there during a weekday.

Of course, no vacation in Valencia is complete without sampling the food and the nightlife. The place is virtually teeming with restaurants. Missing out on some of the more expensive or cheap restaurants that offer hearty fare would is a cardinal sin. Valencia is famous for its seafood and tapas - that goes perfectly with paella and local wine.

Speaking of wines, don't miss the popular wine tours. You can get a slot before you fly out there. The same thing goes for an apartment. You can book a holiday apartment online way ahead of schedule to beat the rush. Holiday apartments are favored these days over hotels. These places are charmingly decorated and have all the comforts of home including WIFI - a must have when on vacation.

Beach and eats. These make your stay in Valencia worth remembering after taking snaps of all the stunning old buildings that back to a thousand years. For more information, get a travel guide for places to see and fun activities from the Tourism Department of Valencia.

by: Gaizka Pujana

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