Valencian Community

The Valencian Community lies on Spain’s Mediterranean coast and includes the provinces of Castellón, Valencia and Alicante. Its capital, Valencia, is famous for paella, the Fallas festival and the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, as well as the cathedral that claims to hold the Holy Grail and the animal park Bioparc. To the south, the Costa Blanca offers Benidorm, Altea and Calpe. Start planning with our guide to the Valencia region.

Aquariums and Zoos in Spain

Is Bioparc Valencia worth it? Lemurs at arm’s length, gorillas and Spain’s only underwater hippo view

A ring-tailed lemur drops from a branch onto the path, a metre from your shoes. There's no fence, no glass, just a keeper smiling at your reaction.Bioparc Valencia is...
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Altea, Spain - Things to do in the blue-domed artists’ village of the Costa Blanca

Look closely at the tiles on the church dome and you'll spot small dragons curling through the blue...
Cities in Spain

A weekend in Valencia - Paella, Gothic lanes and a riverbed turned park

In 1957 a flood swept through the city and changed the river's course for good. The water was...
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Why visit Elche? Palm groves, a medieval mystery play and three UNESCO treasures

More than 200,000 date palms grow inside one Spanish city, and one of them has seven arms. The...
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First time in Torrevieja? Pink salt lakes, Blue Flag coves and a town built on salt

People call it the Costa del Yorkshire. Stand by the salt mountains at sunset, with flamingos wading in...

11 things to do in Calpe, the Costa Blanca town at the foot of the Peñón de Ifach

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Two thousand years ago, the Romans farmed fish in pools cut straight into the rock here. Today you can snorkel in them before lunch.Calpe...

The best of Benidorm - From the Balcón del Mediterráneo to Benidorm Island and the Algar waterfalls

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Most people picture skyscrapers, sun loungers and a pint by the pool. Few expect a whitewashed fishing village, a Roman fort and cliff-top hiking...

Is Villajoyosa worth visiting? Colourful houses, chocolate and coves on the Costa Blanca

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Its name translates as "the joyful town", and one look at the painted seafront tells you nobody was exaggerating.Villajoyosa, known as La Vila Joiosa...

Costa Blanca - TOP 8 Cities and Attractions Worth Seeing

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Holidays in Spain are not without reason associated with beach relaxation for most people. It is a country that is famous for its phenomenal...

Valencia Region: A Complete Travel Guide

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The Autonomous Community of Valencia is a region located in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula.You can find coasts there such as Costa Azahar,...

Discover the Secrets of Beautiful Valencia Cathedral: History, Facts, and More

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Have you ever dreamed of uncovering hidden treasures, marveling at stunning architectural wonders, and delving into the mysteries of a legendary artifact?Valencia Cathedral,...
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