Which is better Alicante or Valencia?

Valencia is more touristy than Alicante and is known for its rich cultural, world class museums, beautiful old town, and local cuisine (which includes paella). Also, Valencia is famous for La Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències. Alicante is well known for its sandy beaches, vibrant nightlife, and authentic restaurants.



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The city is known for its weather, the best paella in the world, minimal pollution levels, and high-quality health care. With a high life expectancy of 83.5, residents of Valencia have a long life to enjoy everything the city has to offer.

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It is a very attractive city and has a lovely promenade and harbour area as well as a couple of nice beaches.

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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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Depending on what you're looking for, Barcelona is nicer if you're looking for the best nightlife, unique architecture and history, fun tapas restaurants, and a more vibrant atmosphere. Valencia is nicer for the beaches and an overall relaxing experience – though it still offers a great nightlife and music scene.

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Two days in Alicante gives you enough time to see the highlights of the Costa Blanca capital, as well as venture further afield to explore Guadalest, one of Spain's most picturesque small towns. Here are some tips for how to plan the ultimate 48 hours in Alicante.

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The History The city might be best known for its sprawling public beaches, lively nightlife, and great restaurant scene, but Alicante is brimming with heritage and is a fantastic vacation spot for history buffs. Alicante's history spans thousands of years and it is one of the longest inhabited cities in Spain.

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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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It is famous worldwide for its rices, such as paella, and its citrus fruits. The cuisine of neighbouring regions have given and received important contributions from Valencian gastronomy, amongst them Balearic cuisine, Catalan cuisine, Aragonese cuisine, Manchego cuisine and Murcian cuisine.

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While the city is packed with things to see and do, its compact size means it's easy to get around and see all the city's highlights in 2 days. The combination of great weather, tasty cuisine, cultural richness and fascinating history makes Valencia the perfect location for a weekend getaway.

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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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Valencia's party hub El Carmen is Valencia's most famous nightlife area, found in the northeast part of the Old Town. The narrow streets of El Carmen are jam-packed with bars, cafés, shops and nightclubs, with much of the action found along Calle de Caballeros.

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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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