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.

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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...

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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,...
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