Valencia has everything that a tourist would want - its combination of a friendly atmosphere, the traditionalism in its museums, the modernity in its art galleries and festivals and especially its wonderful beaches. More importantly, you can get there by direct flight from most major European cities while road and air links are many and affordable.

The Festivals

The festivals are one feature of Valencia that attracts a lot of tourists. The carnivals in February have that special touch that only a city like Valencia with its cosmopolitan outlook can provide. The Holy Week and Easter celebrations are well attended by both locals and tourists. The festival of Corpus Christi is another religious celebration that is a keynote in the tourist itinerary. One festival that every tourist can participate in is the 'Tomato Warfare' or 'Guerra de los Tomates' that takes place in summer in Bunol. All you need to take part is a white T-shirt and a sense of fun as you dodge the tomatoes that are thrown at you and throw some yourself.

Places of Interest

Every tourist to Valencia should visit the City of Arts and Science, a complex that houses a planetarium, a marine world or oceanographic park and the Queen Sophia Palace of Arts. Other places of interest well worth a visit are the Palace of Justice and the Palace of Music.

Museums

Valencia has many interesting museums and the best are the ones dedicated to history and archaeology. You can visit the Natural Sciences Museum, the Museum of Archaeology, the City Museum and the favorite Museum of Bullfighting. A visit to anyone of these museums will be an experience that you will remember for a long time.

Historic Sites

Some interesting sites that should not be missed are the old University of Valencia, the historic Port of Valencia, the Sea Bridge that was constructed over 400 years ago and still stands and the historic City Hall of Valencia that has witnessed the upheavals of centuries. Sagunto, a town that was built by the Romans nearly 2000 years ago, still has some interesting examples of Roman architecture.

The Old Quarter

You can take an afternoon off to stroll around the city's old quarter and its historic plaza. The famous 19th century Valencia bull-ring is nearby and you can visit the place that features prominently in the novels of one of Spain's major writers, Jose Blasco Ibañez.

Nearby Resorts

The Valencia coastline is nearby and you can take a short trip to nearby resorts like Benidorm, Alicante or Ibiza and enjoy the white sand beaches, the water sports and the many world-class restaurants that cater to the whims of thousands of tourists each year.



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