{"id":2955,"date":"2021-02-15T08:49:08","date_gmt":"2021-02-15T06:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vivreavalencia.com\/?p=2955"},"modified":"2021-03-11T18:46:45","modified_gmt":"2021-03-11T16:46:45","slug":"10-things-to-do-in-valencia-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vivreavalencia.com\/10-things-to-do-in-valencia-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things to Do in Valencia, Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Valencia is not just about its 300 days of sunshine a year and its beautiful beaches. Indeed, \u200b\u200bSpain\u2019s third largest city offers a great combination of cultural attractions, gastronomic discoveries and a lifestyle which attracts every year more tourists and expatriates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We have selected for you 10 of the best activities you can do in Valencia.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Take a walk in the El Carmen neighborhood<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

El Carmen is located in the historic center of Valencia, in the Ciutat Vella district. This emblematic area is certainly one of the most beautiful in Valencia and has grown between 2 walls: one Arab built in the 11th century and the other Christian built in the 14th century. Vestiges of this time, it is still possible to admire the Torres de Serrano and the Torres de Quart.<\/span><\/p>\n

Between these two towers gates you will find a labyrinth of small cobbled and colorful streets. It is now time for a walk and why not put your map away and let your feet guide you through these ancient streets ? That way every little square or historical building will be a real discovery and the surprise will be even more special.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The main attractions of this district are the Central Market of Valencia (see below our recommendation #6), the Lonja de Valencia, the Church of San Nicolas, the Portal de la Valldigna as well as the many museums that can be found there (Modern Art, Prehistory, Ethnology)<\/span><\/p>\n

El Carmen is always full of life with its many street cafes which fill up as the day progresses. By nightfall, you’ll find plenty of restaurants and bars, some open until 3am.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Watch a sunset in the Albufera<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

The Albufera Natural Park, 10km south of Valencia is home to Spain\u2019s largest natural lake.\u00a0 Surrounded by rice fields, which glow golden in autumn, it is a magical place to watch a sunset. As a matter of fact, it is so beautiful that in various Arab poems, it was referred to as \u201cmirror of the sun\u201d. We let you admire \ud83d\ude42<\/span><\/p>\n

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It is also a great place for bike and boat trips are available, making it an ideal place for a day out with the family.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Visit the City of Arts and Sciences<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Although recently built (1998), the City of Arts and Sciences is the city\u2019s most famous building. But only a few people know all the activities that can be found there.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This complex is made up of 6 ultra modern main buildings:<\/span><\/p>\n