What's there to view in Valencia?

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Institut València d'Art Moderne -

Dedicated to the continuous developments of art and photography of the 20th century, the Valencia Institute of Modern Art is one of the most important institutions of its kind in Europe. The permanent collection represents all movements of modern and avant-garde art, including Analytical Abstraction, Pop Art, Post Modern, and New Figurative.

 

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Torres de Serranos -

Symbolic of Valencia is the destination's mighty city gate, Torres de Serranos. Built in the 14th century, the tower is one of the 12 gates that formed part of the ancient city wall. The crenellated monument is open to the public.

 

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Bioparc València -

Valencia's zoo allows visitors to appreciate the residents in enclosures designed to authentically reflect their natural habitats. This is achieved by not using the traditional railings and cages that are common in many zoos, using instead rivers, ponds, streams, and rocks to separate visitors from the animals. The result is a near-seamless landscape of different ecosystems.

Very beautiful lion!

 

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Parque Natural de la Albufera -

Just 10 km (6 mi) from Valencia city center, La Albufera Natural Park is an irresistible excursion option for anyone seeking sanctuary in a pristine environment. Besides wildlife, the park lures with Playa del Saler⁠—nearly 3 km (2 mi) of sandy beach fringed by dunes and pine trees.

 

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Requena -

Further afield, the province of Valencia is blessed with several destinations worth investigating for their historic veneer and cultural significance. One of these is the medieval town of Requena, 68 km (42 mi) from Valencia. The exotic Hispanic-Arabic atmosphere is tangible through an old Moorish fortress and the maze of narrow streets that open onto peaceful tree-lined squares.

 

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Sagunto -

Thirty kilometers (18 mi) north of Valencia is Sagunto. One of the main sites is its castle, the history of which extends back over 2,000 years and includes Iberian, Roman and medieval remnants.

 

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Saguntum -

The town is best known, however, for the remains of the ancient Iberian and Roman city of Saguntum. The well-preserved remains of the Roman Theatre, which dates back to 50 CE, was the first official National Monument declared in Spain, listed in 1896.

 

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Cullera -

South along the coast is Cullera, a favorite destination for tourists in summer for the inviting Cap Blanc Beach and Torres de San Antonio Resort.

 

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Xàtiva -

Heading again inland, the historic town of Xàtiva was a noted cultural and scholastic hub during the Al-Andalus Islamic era: Arabs brought the technology to manufacture paper to Xàtiva in the 12th century. The town is appreciated architecturally for Castell de Xàtiva, twin fortifications split up into two sections: the minor castle, built on Roman foundations, and the main castle, which dates back to the medieval period.

 

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Ontinyent -

Characterized by a wealth of baroque churches, aristocratic mansions, and medieval city walls, Ontinyent and the surrounding area is known as "Valencian Tuscany" for the numerous vineyards embroidered across the landscape.

 

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Serra Mariola Natural Park -

Ontinyent sits near Serra Mariola Natural Park. The park is celebrated for the numerous aromatic plants and herbs that carpet the mountain range. It's also where you can find the amazing Cava Gran, or Cava Arquejada, in Agres. This is one of the finest examples of an 18th-century ice house found anywhere, built to store snow to produce and then later commercialize ice.

 

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Font Roja Natural Park -

Wedged between the towns of Alcoy and Ibi, Font Roja Natural Park is one of the best preserved natural areas found in the region. The park contains a number of rural accommodation options, a scattering of restaurants, and even an old monastery.

 

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Valencian paella -

There's one meal you need to digest while in Valencia: classic Valencian paella. Traditionally associated with seafood, this paella is made using chicken or pork, accompanied with butter beans and green beans. The dish is seasoned with garlic, paprika, and saffron, and is simply mouthwatering.

 

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Aigua de València -

An urban legend suggests Aigua de València was made for the first time in 1959 by Constante Gil in the bar Café Madrid de Valencia in the city of Valencia. A cocktail made from a base of cava or champagne, orange juice, vodka, and gin, this is the city's most iconic alcoholic beverage and is perhaps best appreciated as an apéritif before dinner.