It's almost August, temperatures are rising and we want to make the most of the summer. What can we do in Valencia?
Don't worry, we've compiled the higher plans you have to do before returning home. And also advised by a Valencian woman...
Will you join us in discovering them?
1.- Experience the best sunset in the Albufera Natural Park.
A unique natural site that you won't find anywhere else on the peninsula...
The Albufera Natural ParkThe area is surrounded by rice paddies, protected beaches with dunes, where turtles grow and countless types of birds can be spotted, with dreamlike viewpoints made out of wood and where the best sunset in Valencia: from the lake in your own boat.
Undoubtedly, the best plan of the summer, You can get to know this peculiar ecosystem, cool off on one of the most beautiful beaches in the region and take a postcard photo in the Albufera.
Excursion to Albufera Natural Park
2.- Visit the Caves of San José
Believe it or not, in the Region of Valencia we have Europe's largest navigable underground river!
Yes, yes, as you can hear, a wonder of nature that, whether you are a lover of caving or not, you have to get to know.
Touring the interior of the caves in a boat is a extraordinary experienceYou will discover wide galleries, stalactite-covered ceilings and spaces known as the ‘cathedral’ or the ‘bat room’.
In addition, the temperature is 20º all year round, so you'll be protected from the August heat for a while.
Curiosity: the origin of the river and the end of the grotto are still unknown ⚡
Inside the caves 3.- Discover the magic of Morella and Peñíscola
Peñíscola from the heights
Two of the most beautiful villages in Spain We have them in the Valencian Community, one inland, in the mountains, surrounded by an imposing wall, and another on the coast, with a huge fortress on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
- Morella: declared Historic-Artistic Site and in addition the area of Morella la Vella has been proclaimed World Heritage Site: This is where the most important rock shelters and cave paintings in the area are to be found.
- Peñíscola: an idyllic white village within a immense Templar castle perched on a cliff. Did you know that they filmed the series Game of Thrones And no wonder, it takes you back to another era.
Discover this excursion through the most beautiful villages of the peninsula
4.- Water activities and paella at sea
In this heat it is best to take advantage of all it has to offer. the Valencia Marina.
In addition to the amount of beaches that you can visit in and around the city, such as Patacona or Saler beach, which are the cleanest and least congested, the port of Valencia offers you a multitude of activities so that you will never get bored!
Boat experiences:
Take a day out with friends or family to sailing the seas of the Valencian bay priceless, enjoy the sun, a cold beer and a good paella on board is one of the best things to do this summer in Valencia.
Relax and have a bathing on the high seas in a sailing boat, feels the adrenaline with jet skis or enjoy a aperitif with sunset on a private yacht.
Why not?
Here you can find out about all the activities and prices.
Sailing experience
5.- Get to know all the secrets of the Kingdom of Valencia *tickets included
Serrano Towers, the entrance to the city
Valencia, Spain's third largest city, located on the shores of the Mediterranean has centuries and centuries of history.
It was founded in 138 BC by the Romans and named Valentia: land of the brave.
It has been conquered and reconquered by the Muslims, land of the Cid Campeador and summit of the Kingdom of Valencia, of which part of its walls are still preserved.
In the OLD TOWN the most picturesque stories and legends are hidden in the city, and you'll feel like you've been transported back in time.
A local guide will show you the most emblematic places in the city and help you understand the past, present and future of Valencia: the interior of the city and the city's history. Silk Exchange, Gothic masterpiece; the St. Nicholas Church, the Valencian Sistine Chapel; or the Cathedral, where the Holy Chalice is hidden.
A cultural plan if ever there was one.
6.-Bathe in one of its natural pools.
Valencia is surrounded by natureThe mountains hide natural pools that look like something out of a fairy tale:
These are some of the most famous ones, all of which offer a beautiful walking route, and you can spend the night in one of the surrounding rural houses or in a campsite.
Undoubtedly, a ideal experience to change, disconnect and melt into nature.
Crossing one of the suspension bridges in Chulilla
7.- Rent a bike and ride along the old Turia riverbed.
Turia River Park
In the 1957 took place the great flood of ValenciaThe city is not prepared for the rain and the river Turia, which used to split the city in two, overflowed and completely flooded the area.
As a remedy, they diverted the river to the south, leaving the section that crossed the city dry.
Years later, the Turia Gardens were created: the Turia Park, the lungs of the city or the Turia Park. Valencia's Central Park, The park is a huge park that crosses Valencia from east to west and has become a meeting place for the locals.
Citizens go to do sport in the open air, you can find at one end the Museum of Arts and Sciences and at the other end the Botanical garden and the lake of the Parque de Cabecera. In addition, there are football and athletics fields, there is the Palace of Music and Gulliver Park and fairs are held, such as the July fair or the Alternativa fair.
A perfect plan is to take a bike and cycle through it, stop wherever you want and rest under the shade of one of its majestic pine trees.
8.-Escape to Tabarca Island!
Tabarca Island
The largest island in the Valencia Region and the only one that is inhabited.
A paradise very close to Valencia, full of picturesque colourful houses and turquoise waters.
It becomes a original getaway that few do: if you have time, spend a night on the island in total tranquillity, you will feel like you are in a paradise with clean waters on a par with Ibiza or Majorca.
And these would be our TOP 9 things to do in Valencia: you can't come to the city and miss them, it would be unforgivable.
Let's hope that your stay in the land of the brave is wonderful, idyllic, stunning, fun and above all, memorable.