What is Valencia popular for?

Valencia is famous for its celebratory spirit, especially in March. Every year the city comes alive with Las Fallas – a traditional celebration which consists of burning massive cartoonish statues throughout the city and involves a days-long party to commemorate the onset of spring.



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View All Trips. Though it's often overlooked in favour of Barcelona or Madrid, Valencia has plenty going for it. Located on Spain's east coast, the 2,000-year-old city boasts wide sandy beaches, striking architecture, a buzzing food scene and culture, without the crowds found in other large Spanish cities.

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Vibrant Festivals Valencia is famous for its celebratory spirit, especially in March. Every year the city comes alive with Las Fallas – a traditional celebration which consists of burning massive cartoonish statues throughout the city and involves a days-long party to commemorate the onset of spring.

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The Costa Blanca town of Benidorm is the most British city in Spain.

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Russafa (or 'Ruzafa,' as some people prefer to call it), is Valencia's biggest and best nightlife hub. Just south of Ciutat Vella, it's a pretty small area, but there's plenty of frantic fun crammed into its diminutive confines.

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And because it's so much smaller than Barcelona or Madrid, you can discover it all in less time (and with way less money!). How much time do you need to see Valencia? I recommend spending a long weekend in Valencia (3 or 4 days), especially if you're visiting the city as part of a bigger tour of Spain.

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Valencia has one of the liveliest party scenes in Spain. Its streets are lined with buzzing cafes, bars and clubs, and you'll find an exciting festival for each month of the year.

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Valencia has one of the liveliest party scenes in Spain.

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As is typical in Spanish culture, the locals in Valencia are friendly and welcoming.

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#Valencia #Spain ???? is a very walkable city and most of its tourist attractions are within walking distance from each other.

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Spanish night clubs do not practice any strict dress code. Security guards pay attention only to people, who are too tipsy or are younger than 18. Such persons are not permitted to enter.

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How to dress in Spain so you don't look like a tourist
  1. Leave the workout clothes for the gym, not as your sightseeing outfit. Don't wear flip flops. ...
  2. Flip flops are not in the Spain dress code. ...
  3. Just wear this big floppy hat at the beach. ...
  4. Women in Spain generally don't overdo the makeup like this. ...
  5. Watch out for pickpockets.


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Set your clock to Spanish time Logically, when people go out at night, they don't leave the house til after midnight. It is completely normal to be out til 5 or 6, or even til the sun comes up. So prepare accordingly. Take a siesta during the day and have a late-afternoon coffee if you are planning a night out.

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