Experience The Real Valencia

Exploring Valencia is a great experience for anyone who wants to see the real Spain and avoid the tourist traps, but it takes planning and organisation to curate the perfect trip. 

To help, we’ve put together a list of tips on how you can make the most of your time in this unforgettable port city. 

Tour The City To See The Best Of It

After you’ve arrived in Valencia you should consider taking a tour of the city to get to grips with everything it has to offer and find some attractions that you’d like to see. You might think that a tour will only show you touristy places, but there are a variety of tours on offer, any of which can be a great initial way to view the city.  

Visit The City of Arts and Sciences

When visiting Valencia, taking a trip to the City of Arts and Sciences is vital. Filled with iconic buildings designed by revered architect Santiago Calatrava, this incredible space was created to showcase Valencia’s innovation and inventiveness. The attraction features Europe’s biggest aquarium, a digital 3D cinema, a futuristic opera house and much more, so there’s something to suit every traveller, no matter what your tastes and interests. 

Learn New Skills as a Valencia Student

Valencia has a multitude of different education providers, so make the most of your time in the city by becoming a student. This might mean that you have to extend your trip a little, but Valencia has a wide range of beautiful student accommodations to make your feel right at home. Premier property provider Collegiate offers beautiful apartments that have access to a fitness suite, library, cinema and even a sauna and swimming pool, so you can dive right in to student life in this beautiful city.   

Explore Albufera

Also known as L’Albufera de València, Albufera is a freshwater lagoon and estuary situated along the city’s gulf coast. The wetlands here are home to a wide range of animals and plants, meaning that nature lovers will enjoy seeing everything that the space has to offer. It is a peaceful location that also makes a great destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a relaxed sightseeing experience.  

Try Local Dishes

A costal Spanish city, Valencia is famed for its paella and other fresh seafood dishes, so try to enjoy as many as possible during your trip. You won’t find better Valencian food than in the city itself, created by locals, so visit as many local food suppliers and eateries as you can during your stay. 

Investigate The Mystery Of The Holy Grail

Valencia’s magnificent cathedral is often touted as the home of the Holy Grail, so it’s an important place to visit no matter what your religious beliefs. You might not be able to definitely decide that the grail really does reside in this beautiful building, or that it even exists, but it’s still worth visiting this resplendent building and revelling in its awe-inspiring architecture.