Valencia is located on the Mediterranean coast, this is the center of the autonomous community of Valencia and the third in the number of residents (inferior only by Madrid and Barcelona) the city of Spain.
In the summer, the beach season comes in Valencia, the average monthly summer temperature is from 25 to 30 degrees, so the city is how it is impossible to suit a beach holiday. In Valencia is quite hot, but there is no scorching sun, so the beach holiday is very comfortable there. In the city, there are clean beaches where you can swim, a row of beaches are located in the suburbs of Valencia. Over the majority of Valencia beaches you will see the Blue Flag - this is a kind of quality mark that guarantees the purity of water in this place. Almost all the beaches of the city are sandy, so the occasion in the sea is very convenient and does not represent any difficulties for children or the elderly. However, you should take into account that from time to time in Valencia there are waves, so if you love the calm sea, then you should choose beaches with breakwaters (such too).
Since Valencia is a big and very ancient city (there was also founded to our era), there were landmarks from different eras. Among them, it is necessary to note, first of all, the Cathedral, built in the Epoch of the Middle Ages, the Museum of the History of Valencia, located in the old reservoir, the National Ceramics Museum, located in the 15th century building and demonstrating one of the most complete Ceramics meetings in all Spain - from prehistoric times and Prior to contemporary art, as well as the Museum of Fine Arts, in which you can admire the colors of El Greco, Velasquez, Murillo and Goya.
Cathedral
In Valencia, there is a very unusual museum dedicated to the holiday of Las Fallas, annually passing in the city from March 14 to 19. During the holiday, special figures made from Paper Masha are burned. The museum presents just the same different figures prepared for the holiday - among them and very interesting sculptures, and caricature characters, and many others. Another interesting place for Valencia, which I would recommend to visit everyone who is interested in the world and science around us is the city of science and art, including the actual Museum of Science, Oceanographic Park, 3D Cinema, Opera House. As you already understood, there you can spend a whole day or even a few days.
City of science and arts
In addition, Valencia is suitable for shopping lovers - the city is large enough, so there are several large shopping centers, as well as a number of boutiques that sell luxury clothing. Among the shopping and entertainment centers, I would notice, first, Centro Comercial Saler, at the entrance to the city and consisting of several floors with shops for every taste and wallet, secondly, the well-known Corte Ingles Colon, located on Columbus Street (Calle Colon), and Third, Centro Nuevo. The choice is not bad, as it seemed to me, the most clothing for young people in Corte Ingles. There are a variety of brands - from democratic type Zara, Hm, Topshop and Mango to the luxury type Carolina Herrera, Armani and others. Also in Valencia there are large markets where you can buy fresh fruits, vegetables, Hamon, as well as baking. In addition, traditional souvenirs are sold in the markets, the price of which is significantly lower than in stores.
In Valencia, there is a huge number of cafes and restaurants for every taste - a significant part among them is occupied by restaurants offering traditional Spanish cuisine, but there are also sushi bars, Italian, Latin American restaurants and even quite exotic Thai Spain, Vietnamese and German restaurants. In the city center there are bars in which Sangria can be served and try traditional Spanish snacks - Tapas. In low-cost cafes lunch or dinner can do you at 7-10 euros per person, the price in luxury restaurants, as you understand, is not limited.
Youth that loves noisy parties, Valencia will also probably have to taste - after all, you can visit one of the many nightclubs! The choice among such a number of clubs will be not easy - after all, there is also a Bananas club offering several dance floors and a pool, and the legendary Pacha, which is part of the network of the same clubs throughout Spain, and one of the most expensive clubs of the city called GURU, where celebrities come to come, And the MYA Club, which will affect you with its design. In addition, there are many small cozy discos in the city center, which played traditional Spanish music on the dance floors. Also in the city center there are also jazz clubs.
Tourists who came to Valencia with children will be pleased to know that there are entertainment and for small travelers. In the whole city there are many kindergartens, where you can entertain the child. The largest and most unusual playground is in the garden gardens, it is made in the form of Gullivier spread on Earth, and therefore is called Park Gullivier. On the beach of Las Arenas, there is also a large playground - all sorts of swings, carousels and slides are able to take your child for a long time. In addition, the Spaniards are very benevolently belong to children, so in almost any cafe you will be offered a children's chairs and bring the children's menu.
Thus, Valencia is suitable for a beach holiday, and for sightseeing attractions, including sightseeing, and you can admire both traditional museums offering exhibits related to the ancient history of the city, ceramics, culture and art, and to visit The city of science and art offering immersed in the study of natural sciences. Valencia will like to make a shopping lovers who will be given a wide range of different goods - from delicacies and souvenirs to clothes and shoes of the highest quality and lovers of stormy nightlife - they will be able to choose between discos in Flamenco style and ultra-modern nightclubs playing House and Techno. Children will also be something to do in Valencia - they will be able to buy on her purest beaches, and play special playgrounds. Perhaps Valencia is not suitable only to lovers of a quiet secluded rest - it's still a big megapolis (about a million people will live in it), so there are quite a lot of people there.