Valencia, Spain

Visiting Valencia

City or countryside? Small or big town? Beachside or cultural sites? Travelling leaves so many open doors, choices and options for one to decide. Even further, how can one decide when there is a group of you with all different travelling preferences, desires and wishes. Simple, travel to Valencia, via Madrid. 

Our recent trip to Spain - Madrid then Valencia- saw for all different hurdles and challenges as well as memorable moments and cultural experiences. Travelling with 11 people for a 30th birthday weekend was sure out of the ordinary. Slow-moving, endless alcohol consumption, little sleep and a blinded drainage of the wallet, but Madrid and Valencia proved to be perfect locations for a group travelling journey. Surrounded by friends, the Spanish culture, cuisine and never-ending monumental aesthetic of both small and big cities, this is truly your one and only location for a perfect group getaway. 

Valencia is a beautiful city - amazing old buildings with elegant Rome and Juliet style balconies, narrow cobbled walkways where locals sell antiques, handmade garments and fresh regional produce, as well a unique old river transformed into a below-ground park that is home to an endless number of orange trees. Valencia is mainly known for the birthplace of the orange and the formation of its name. It’s an interesting story - one of those misunderstanding moments - may be worth looking up. The city sure doesn’t let you forget their connection to this citrus fruit as these trees line pretty much every street.

Direct flights into Valencia is certainly possible but not always available. You can also arrive by bus - only four hours from Madrid. If you do decide to visit Madrid as well, the Prado and Sofía museums are highly recommended for not only the significant exhibitions in which they house but also the unique buildings that form their foundations. We stumbled on the Vintalogy vintage store which is great for high-end collectables as well as other alternative second-hand designs.

Things to do in Valencia include spending a sunny day at their main beach, absorbing every ray possible and supporting the locals in purchasing beautiful hand made beach blankets. Dining at the endless amount of Pintox bars around Civtat Vella, walking through the Parc Gulliver and visiting the famous Opera house.

Do not fear if you are in search of the perfect group vacation destination that caters to all needs, visit Madrid and/or Valencia. disfrutatusvacaciones (have a great vacation)!