Valencia (province)

Located in Eastern Spain, in the centre of the Region of Valencia on the shores of the Mediterranean sea.

The capital is the city of Valencia, also capital of the region. It has a wealth of historical-artistic heritage, including the La Lonja de la Seda (The Silk Exchange), declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the innovative City of Arts and Sciences. It is also home to the Fallas, held each year in honour of San José, listed as a Fiesta of International Tourist Interest. Other festivals in the province also hold this distinction, including the Tomatina in Buñol and las Fallas in Sagunto. Also highly recommendable for visiting are the attractive municipalities of Cullera, Gandía, Requena, Sagunto and Xátiva.

The natural environment is formed of more than a hundred kilometres of coastline with golden sand beaches. There are two natural parks and numerous spaces for enjoying outdoor sports. Highlights include areas such as Los Serranos and El Rincón de Ademuz. The gastronomy includes some very well known rices dishes, such as the paella. Other noteworthy products include horchata (a popular drink made with tiger nuts) and ‘Agua de Valencia’ (Valencian Water), a cocktail made from cava, orange juice, vodka and gin.

Sagunto Roman Theatre

The Roman theatre of Sagunto dates from the first century and was…

The Silk Exchange

Built in the 15th century, the Silk Exchange is Valencia's Gothic…

Sagunto Castle

The castle contains remains of the buildings left by its various…

The Albufera Nature Reserve in Valencia

This ancient marine gulf, evolved into a freshwater lake, is one…

Fallas bonfire festival in Sagunto

Every March Sagunto, in Valencia, celebrates the popular…

Fallas bonfire festival of San José

Valencia welcomes in Spring with the Fallas.…

Valencia Institute of Modern Art (IVAM)

The museum's programme of exhibitions revolves around the…

Joaquín MZ. Imagen cedida por La Tomatina Oficial. Ayuntamiento de Buñol

La Tomatina tomato festival

The origins of this mass tomato battle date back to a fight…

City of Arts and Sciences

The city of Valencia is one of Europe's largest centres for the…

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The Silk Route in Valencia

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General view Distant view of Portlligat beach, where Salvador Dalí

La Albufera, the heart of Valencia

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