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What to visit-Where to Stroll-Las Fallas-La Albufera Natural Park

On the shores of the Mediterranean there is a beautiful land, with a good weather and warm, friendly people, according to a famous pasodoble by Padilla, Valencia is the land of :

“flowers, light and love”.

                    

                  

 WELCOME TO MY LAND

Valencia is a beautiful city and third largest city in Spain with a population of approximately 1 million people, with its Mediterranean landscape and temperament, mild climate all year round with an annual average temperature of 18ºC. and 322 days of sunshine per year.

It also boasts a variety of monuments of various artistic styles such as, gothic, baroque and modern. This 2000-year-old city has been enriched by the presence of Iberians, Carthaginians, Romans, Muslims, and Christians.Its candidature to the Cultural Capital of Europe title in 2001 is justified by its history and rich heritage, there is plenty of sightseeing to do and more than 20 museums to visit.

Its port, one of the major ports in Spain, invites you to short escapes to Ibiza and Mallorca by the ferryboats.

Valencia offers you the ideal conditions to know the country and its culture, to meet its people, Its affordable prices, atmosphere, its festivals, wonderfull beaches, cafes and terraces offering music, a vibrant nightlife under the midnight moon, its incomparable and well known gastronomy and excellent wines, hospitality and outgoing character of the Valencian people, makes Valencia a passionate City, just different!!
 

You can enjoy discovering local history, breathtaking monuments presenting past civilizations, a historic town centre, ranking as one of the largest in Europe. Cultural, artistic and architectural lineage that reaches back over 2000 years of history.

                       

                      

         

 
 

WHAT TO SEE:

- The Cathedral and its tower.
- The Miguelete (Valencia's emblem).
- The Marques de Dos Aguas Palace today this is National Ceramic Museum). www.upv.es/cv/valmusms.html
- The city doors, Serrano Tower and Quart Tower (the old prison).
- The Holy Grail Chapel.
- The Palau de la Generalitat.
- Basílica of Our Lady of the Forsaken.
- City Hall.www.ayto-valencia.es
- The Church and Belltower of St. Catherine.
- The Plaza Redonda.
- The Patriarch’s Seminary, The Old University.
- La Almoina Archaeological Precint.
- Monastery of San Miguel de los Reyes.
- The Crypt of St Vicente the Martyr.
- The Valencia Conference Centre.
- The City of the Arts and Sciences (biggest in Europe). www.cac.es
- The old Silk Exchange gallery (the only one in Europe) and it fantastic market all give testimony to Valencia's varied influences. www.uhc.unesco.org

 

 
WHERE TO STROLL
- The Gardens of the Ancient Turia riverbed.
- The City Arts and Sciences.www.cac.es
- The Paseo de la Alameda with the Palau de la Musica in the background.
- The Royal Gardens, the Glorieta and the Parterre.
- Plaza de Toros.www.ruedovalenciano.com
- Plaza del Ayuntamiento.
- The Maritime Promenade full of terraces and cafes, bars and restaurants.
- The Historic City Centre, ranking as one of the largest in Europe.
       
 

                LAS FALLAS

Without a doubt the Fallas festivals (15th-19th March), a unique and universal festivity that no one should miss, are a high point of the year.
Everyone who has to see the Fallas at least one in a lifetime -an extraordinary fiesta held in the streets to the sound of marching bands and fireworks, the smell of gunpowder mixed with hot chocolate and fritters, and countless parades with everyone in traditional costumes.
Art and humour coincide in hilarious-looking "ninots", of Fallas figurines that diringly criticize current customs, traditions and fashions.
Finally, on the night of March 19 th, the purifying fire ends the short-lived beauty of the Fallas, provoking a few tears at the end ot another natural cycle and the beginning of spring. www.fallas.com
And don't miss click on "Las mascletas en directo" to see this spectacular fiesta everyday from 1st to 19th March at 02.00 p.m.
   

 LA ALBUFERA NATURAL PARK

Sand dunes and plant life, canals, rice paddies, and the broad lagoon.. La Albufera is an attractive mosaic of landscapes south of the city of Valencia.Paradise for migratory birds and a quiet parkland for the nearby city and surrounding towns.Three canals (two natural and a third man-made), connect the lagoon and surrounding wetlands with the sea, and each has its own characteristic flora and fauna.

Boat rides. In the town of El Palmar, boat rides are offered on the Albufera guided by old-time fishermen who know the area very well. 

The lagoon is separated from the Mediterranean by a series of sand dunes and pine forests. Called "The Lluent", meaning that which shines the most. Moorish poets coined the name of the Albufera, calling it the sun’s mirror.An infinity of canals enter the lagoon from all sides, creating an endless patchwork design, which is especially pretty when surrounding ricelands are covered in water.Traditional activities are still respected within the park, such as rice growing and controlled hunting and fishing, which now harmonize with the natural surroundings. 

The island of Palmar, sitting in the midle of the Albufera. www.albufera.com

 

Art, History, Culture, Thecnology, Gastronomy and nightlife.

            Amelia Hernandez   

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