Thursday, September 28, 2023

Travel: Valencia Region

Enjoy a variety of heritage events and tradition festivals in Valencia

Summer is drawing to a close and the city is coming back to life, with plenty of exciting activities and festivals on the horizon....

JOAQUIN SOROLLA Impressions of Spain

EXHIBITIONS across Spain are commemorating the Spanish painter famous for seascapes and brilliance who died in 1923. Discover his most impressive works.

VALENCIA: Summer food fights, festivals and candle-lit tributes

Temperatures have hit the roof and the whole city is feeling it, but that doesn’t mean the fun is over for summer. We’re switching...

What to do in Valencia this summer

School’s out, there’s blue sky overhead and the seaside looks more tempting than ever as we step into summer, the season of celebration and...

PLANNING AHEAD: Valencia in July

With temperatures soaring and cerulean skies, it’s officially summer in vibrant city of Valencia. And in true Mediterranean style, that means a fantastic line-up...

Cuisine, culture and exhilarating experiences

This month brings flavour to the forefront in Valencia with unique dining experiences and an exciting new kitchen market concept. From fabulous cuisine and...

Markets, mazes, and al fresco menus

As the weather gets warmer, off-the-beaten-track adventures meet stylish al fresco dining in Valencia, with a season of captivating events guaranteed to help you...

Joaquin Sorolla and wine tasting Valencia experiences

Spring is here and Easter is underway, which means a flurry of activity across the Valencian Community. From al fresco concerts to new exhibitions...

WHAT’S ON: Al fresco fun in vibrant Valencia

While the run of bank holidays may be over, things aren’t slowing down in Valencia and as summer begins there are plenty of ways...

The University Paellas festival returns to Valencia

VALENCIA'S popular University Paellas festival returns on Friday 21 April with festivities kicking off at 5pm.  There will be a total of five music stages...

Where to eat and stay in Javea on the Costa Blanca

THERE is a quiet revolution going on in the charming back streets of Javea. Not content to count on its two Michelin-starred joints, BonAmb and...

PEARL OF THE COSTA BLANCA: Javea’s rugged beauty holds enough hidden jewels to share all around

THE majestic umbrella pines perfectly frame what must be one of the prettiest stretches of coastline in Europe. The countless vistas of the cobalt blue...

WELCOME TO CASTELLON: Why you should visit the northern province of Spain’s Valencia region this summer

CASTELLON is considered by many to be the hidden jewel in the Valencia region. While Alicante and Valencia are widely hailed as top tourist destinations...

Benidorm on Spain’s Costa Blanca gets EU boost to develop sustainable tourism

BENIDORM will get over €6 million of EU money to pay for a major sustainable tourism initiative. The city had bid for €8 million but...

Nine breathtaking UNESCO sites in Spain to start with

Spain has been a centre of Roman, Islamic, Christian and colonial empires which have turned the nation into open-air museum of wonders that move,...

Travel beyond the obvious attractions of Valencia city with homegrown agency tours

A NEW travel agency opening in Valencia is hoping to give travellers to the region unforgettable experiences. Beyond Valencia Trips is a new agency that...

‘Travelers’ Choice’: Tripadvisor awards Spain’s Bioparc Valencia as one of the best attractions in the world

With 150 different species, Bioparc Valencia aims to give visitors the chance to experience the African continent and learn the importance of protecting natural environments

Why Valencia should be on every traveller’s bucket list when visiting Spain

Architectural masterpieces, history aplenty and even the Holy Grail. Shannon Chaffers takes a poke around Valencia

‘You’ll never get it right first time’: Lessons from paella cooking school in Spain’s Valencia

‘You never get paella right the first time’: What happened when novice cook Graham Keeley tried his hand at cooking Spain’s most famous dish

TRAVEL SPAIN: Five destinations to explore inland from Spain’s Costa Blanca this summer

Inland areas offer visitors historic and artistic wonders, nature walks and incredible food away from the crowds.

A summer of education and fun at Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences

VALENCIA’s City of Arts and Sciences (Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències) is a must visit at any time of year and even...

TRAVEL SPAIN: Five really good reasons why Valencia deserves to be World Design Capital 2022

SPANISH architecture usually makes one think of a Gaudi building melting into itself. Either that or an intricate archway at the Alhambra, a honey-coloured farmhouse,...

Where to eat: Javea on Spain’s Costa Blanca is a culinary delight

Javea is one of the true culinary capitals of the Costa Blanca, writes Jon Clarke

SLEEP EASY: Where to stay in Javea on Spain’s Costa Blanca

FOR a town that has had a Parador for five decades, Javea has a surprisingly small amount of good places to stay. It was back...

Explore Spain: Walking the Mirador Challenge around Javea on Costa Blanca

The Mirador challenge may be gruelling at 30kms long, but the views more than make up for it, writes Joshua Parfitt.

Simply the Best: Top 20 exciting and luxurious places in Spain

LOOKING for somewhere out of this world for the perfect escape in Spain? Want a place to really luxuriate and properly treat a loved one?  Already...

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