Visiting this city is always a good option: with your family, with friends, as a couple or on your own. You will meet places and people that will stay with you for a lifetime.
European Green Capital
Characterised by: the sustainable tourism, a just and inclusive green transition, a good air quality, restoring ecosystems and to promote a healthier food production.
It has almost 200km of cycle lanes, has pedestrianised many parts of the city centre and is promoting the indigenous fruit and vegetable production (traditional Valencian market garden)
? 97% of the inhabitants live within 300 metres of urban green areas and there are 7.41 square metres of green space per inhabitant.
And the lung that characterizes the city, the Park of the old Turia riverbed is a gift that few cities can enjoy: Valencians get together for sports, picnics and other outdoor activities on a daily basis.
2.-Gastronomic capital of the world
We already have a date: in June 2023 Valencia to host the awards The World's 50 Best Restaurants.
Known as the »Oscars of the kitchen», one of the most important awards for chefs worldwide.
That month the city will be filled with gastronomic talks open to the public; international chefs which will showcase the best products of Valencian cuisine; cookery classes... and of course the grand awards gala to finish.
Yes! Valencia commitment to seasonal products, the Valencian market garden as a reference and without harming the planet (fruit and vegetables, the Albufera rice fields, Mediterranean fish...).
3.-Best city to live and telework in
It has been named the best city in the world to live and telework in.
The expatriates who come to live in Valencia stand out: the good climate all year round, the green spaces, the good gastronomy, the good public transport/connections, the fact that it is an economic city...
4.-The biggest lake in Spain is located here
The Albufera Natural Park is famous for its endless rice fields, its huts and for creating the best sunset in the whole city reflected in its huge lake.
It is the largest lake in Spain and you have it 15 minutes from the city.
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5.-The old town is full of art, colours and squares that will transport you back to medieval times.
The Medieval Valencia is a city that anyone can fall in love with. And it is a city with 2000 years of history that has a lot to tell.
With Moorish and Roman influences, wandering through its streets and discovering the contrasts in its architecture and outdoor art exhibitions will make you never want to leave.
+Info here for a walking tour with a local guide
6.-Good weather all year round
The city has some 300 days of sunshine per year The temperatures range from mild in winter and autumn (around 15 to 20 degrees Celsius) to hot in the summer months (between 25 and 35 degrees Celsius).
Vitamin D throughout the year.
7.- Celebrate the year of Sorolla
The legendary Valencian painter , Joaquín Sorolla will be the main feature of the Museo de Bellas Artes de Valencia's programme this year.
They will pay tribute to the 100 years after his death with two exhibitions that review its origins and its entire trajectory.
30 March to 11 June
8.- Has been design capital 2022
Thousands of artists have passed through the city in recent years to leave their mark on Valencia. A liberal city, full of colour and contrasts between ancient constructions and avant-garde buildings such as the City of Arts and Sciences.
Discover the places that stand out for their design at this map
Europe's longest navigable underground river is nearby.
As you can hear, 30 minutes from Valencia you can find a natural wonder unique in Europe. The Caves of San José. A trip along the river inside the caves is a real experience for the senses.
Click here for more information
10.-New venues in the port: ambience, live music, gastronomy
It just keeps on growing. But in a good way. The port of Valencia has become the second most important in Spain (it has many connections with the islands and North Africa) and is also the second most important port in Spain. Cabanyal neighbourhood (former fishermen's quarter) has been restructured and is home to an unparalleled gastronomic and leisure offer.
11.-It has an exceptional wine
Did you know that it has its own protected designation of origin grape variety?
The bobal variety: one of the oldest in the world and a must try.
+Info here if you want to know what it's all about
12.-It is the third most important city in Spain.
Behind Madrid and Barcelona is Valencia. In terms of population and growth.
But Valencia has many more benefitsbeing a city of considerable size, with endless opportunities for ‘what to do’, is not overly large like the previous ones where the metro journeys can take forever and the shops are always crowded.
You have it all at hand, it's flat and you can cycle everywhere, has a beach and a multitude of natural areas around to disconnect.
It is also very well connected to the major metropolises.
13.-For experiencing the Fallas at least once in your life
Declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, is a unique party that you won't find anywhere else.
Full of noise, art and music in the street:
artistic creations with overtones of satire and rebellion fill the streets of the city in an attempt to increase freedom of expression and creative freedom.
streets full of lights; fireworkss and the indescribable mascletàs that make the whole city tremble.
Get to know the Fallas of Valencia from the inside
14.-Better train connections
15.-For the Valencians and their way of living life
Valencians are simple people, who live in the moment and like to share.
With long-established customs such as the famous esmorzaret and the Fallas, do not forgive a beer in the sun on a terrace with a few glasses of wine. cocoa to relate to their loved ones.
And we could go on and on giving you reasons to visit Valencia this year... Apart from being one of the most beautiful cities in the world. economic, sustainable and safe city, is la terreta (as the Valencians call it) and it is unique.
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