Located at the center of Mediterranean coastline is located the province of Valencia. Overlooking the Gulf of Valencia, surrounded by craggy mountains and sloping plains, Valencia is full of natural beauties. Valencia still retains its quaintness when it comes to the olden tramways. Most of the structures in Valencia have been standing tall since the time when the city was recaptured from the Moors by JaimeI in the year 1238. The imposing Cathedral has been designed in gothic style. Accommodations in Valencia are easy to find. At every nook and corner you will lodges, apartments and hotels for your comfortable stay at Valencia.
The city of Valencia is full of tourist attractions. The museums, public parks, beaches, restaurants, malls are all excellent places to hang out with your family and friends.
Parks
Jardines de los Reales Viveros (Royal Nursery Gardens) is the City's most notable parks. The park, besides having a great history, is stupendous in its size, attractions, fountains and sculptures. Botanical Gardens is one of the oldest around and reallocated to its current location- Huerto de Tramoyeres in the year 1802. And since its repositioning the parks has had around 3000 distinct variety of flora and range of plants that can withstand extreme climates. Monforte Gardens are the 19th century gardens that have an assortment of countless marble sculptures, summerhouses, fountains and pools. The park has lovely scenery that will simply relieve your senses.
Beaches
Beaches in Valencia can be found in plenty. With admirable white sandy beaches and its pristine blue water, Valencia beach is an ideal place for the beach bums. Besides indulging in water sports like surfing, swimming, canoeing, and kayaking you can have a great time basking on the beaches. If you are looking forward for some privacy then Devesa Beach is ideally for you. With seclusion and excellent services available this beach is located in the middle of La Albufera Natural Park. Levante / Malvarrosa Beach is a first-rate beach located in the north of port of Valencia. This beach offers superb facilities and water sports equipments. Pineda Beach is situated to the south of Valencia and offers all necessary facilities for the disabled as well.
Museums
Valencia is extremely high on art and exhibitions. And that is why you will find many interesting museums here. The exhibits vary in all range- from science to art. Cathedral Diocesan Museum has two large screens in 1799 dropped by Francisco de Goya, the St. Francis de Borja and his family to care for a dying man says. Other paintings in the museum are, by Vicente Masip, Rodrigo de Osona, Juan de Juanes and Yanez de la Almedina among many others.
Hotels in Valencia are a blend of old world charm with modern amenities. It is only during the festival of Las Fallas de Fiestas (mid-March), Easter (April), andthe Fiestas de los Mayos (first week of May) that you will have difficulty finding accommodation. So during these months it is firmly advisable that you make advance reservations done.
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