Valencia offers history and innovation

Valencia is a mix of very old legacy with avant-garde architecture and the most innovative buildings. The most ancient remains found there date back to the year 138 B.C., its name comes from the Romans, they had already called Valentia.


It is a city that has evolved over time, it has always had an interesting location for all settled cultures in the Iberian peninsula, only have to visit the cathedral in order to understand this since is built over an Arab mosque, which was in turn built on a Roman temple. This great cultural mix is located in the Plaza de la Virgen, where we can also visit the Basilica of the Virgen de los Desamparados and not very far from there is the Royal Convent of Santo Domingo, a building that dates back to the XIII century.
To this collection of antiques we must add the Palau de la Generalitat and the Lonja de la Seda, both built in the gothic style and were declared Patrimony of the Humanity.
All of this coexists along with buildings as emblematic and contemporaries such as those that make up the City of Arts and Sciences of architect Santiago Calatrava, formed by a Planetarium, the Arts Palace, the Museum of Science and the Oceanographic Park.


If we talk about culture, is a very active city due to the large number of fairs and congresses that offers its formal agenda at the European level, is considered a cultural, commercial and business center very important.

Another factor that makes Valencia a nice place to visit are its Mediterranean climate and its shores, the Valencian coast have very extensive tourist beaches, where you'll find places to cool off and taste its gastronomy, like a paella, right in front of the beach with the sand at your feet and next to the sea.
For those who don't like the crowds in summer, there are also other more sheltered and private beaches.


Between the beaches we find the Natural Park of L'Albufera, a place where you can also enjoy the sun of the Valencian coast with an incredible vegetation. The most popular destination is the Malvarrosa beach and its promenade, full of leisure options and a perfect place to soak up the sun by day and go out and party at night.

Finally, the great feast that characterizes Valencia, Las Fallas. These have a long tradition and attracts many tourists each year.