There are many reasons that a person decides to settle in a place to live. Family ties, inertia and work are three of the obvious ones. However over recent years Lifestyle Design has become much more important. As we become more mobile and the world is shrunk by better communications in terms of both the internet and transport connections we have greater choice in life. If you are able to make a choice and are not tied down to your traditional hometown or a life driven by work and commuting why would you choose Valencia? Well, we have put together a not so short list for you. Let's present, just for you, 112 Reasons to move to Valencia.
1) Paella
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Paella in Valencia. Avoid the tourist areas and head down to El Palmar in the Albufera for the best ones[/caption]
Paella in Valencia. Avoid the tourist areas and head down to El Palmar in the Albufera for the best ones[/caption]
2) Two Opera Houses
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The original Opera House or Palau De Música in Valencia has been superseded by the new one in the City of Arts and Sciences but the sound is better in this one. [/caption]
The original Opera House or Palau De Música in Valencia has been superseded by the new one in the City of Arts and Sciences but the sound is better in this one. [/caption]
3) The Mediterranean
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Malvarrosa Beach by The Mediterranean. Warm, clear, clean water of the Mediterranean in Valencia.[/caption]
Malvarrosa Beach by The Mediterranean. Warm, clear, clean water of the Mediterranean in Valencia.[/caption]
4) The Turia Riverbed
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Valencia's Riverbed Park Is Truly Wonderful. A park, a tourist attraction, an outdoor gym, a sports field and a bike track all in one. Read more about it here. [/caption]
Valencia's Riverbed Park Is Truly Wonderful. A park, a tourist attraction, an outdoor gym, a sports field and a bike track all in one. Read more about it here. [/caption]
5) Green Space
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A Fantastic Park in La Eliana. Most small towns have their own secluded and shady parks to enjoy[/caption]
A Fantastic Park in La Eliana. Most small towns have their own secluded and shady parks to enjoy[/caption]
6) The Science Museum
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City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia By Night. The biggest tourist attraction in Spain is surprisingly in Valencia. [/caption]
City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia By Night. The biggest tourist attraction in Spain is surprisingly in Valencia. [/caption]
7) The Fallas Museum
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Fallas Museum Where One Fallas Model Each Year is Rescued And Kept[/caption]
Fallas Museum Where One Fallas Model Each Year is Rescued And Kept[/caption]
8) Fallas
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La Virgen and her Flower Dress. Fallas is big, brash, loud and totally mad. A mid March fiesta that is unmissable. [/caption]
La Virgen and her Flower Dress. Fallas is big, brash, loud and totally mad. A mid March fiesta that is unmissable. [/caption]
9) Fireworks
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Mascleta Fireworks In Valencia. A mascleta is loud, very loud, it also seems to defeat the object of fireworks being predominantly a daytime thing. But stand next to one and you will be amazed.
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10) Ruzafa's cafe society
Mascleta Fireworks In Valencia. A mascleta is loud, very loud, it also seems to defeat the object of fireworks being predominantly a daytime thing. But stand next to one and you will be amazed. [/caption]
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Ubik Cafe In Ruzafa. One of the huge numbers of Coffee Shops in Valencia's Hipster Paradise of Ruzafa[/caption]
Ubik Cafe In Ruzafa. One of the huge numbers of Coffee Shops in Valencia's Hipster Paradise of Ruzafa[/caption]
11) Fartons
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Fartons are Iced Buns Served With the Acquired Taste Horchata (Image by Wikipedia)[/caption]
Fartons are Iced Buns Served With the Acquired Taste Horchata (Image by Wikipedia)[/caption]
12) El Palmar
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El Palmar In The Albufera at Sunset. This is where the rice for the Paella is grown and it is also a twitcher's heaven at different times of year as migrating birds congregate.[/caption]
El Palmar In The Albufera at Sunset. This is where the rice for the Paella is grown and it is also a twitcher's heaven at different times of year as migrating birds congregate.[/caption]
13) The Albufera
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Albufera Lake In Valencia. Surrounding El Palmar you can take a boat ride on the Albufera and enjoy the sun setting over water. [/caption]
Albufera Lake In Valencia. Surrounding El Palmar you can take a boat ride on the Albufera and enjoy the sun setting over water. [/caption]
14) Valencia football club
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Valencia Football Ground - Mestalla. They have another unfinished ground too but this 55000 capacity open ground is fantastic. Don't go if you get vertigo. [/caption]
Valencia Football Ground - Mestalla. They have another unfinished ground too but this 55000 capacity open ground is fantastic. Don't go if you get vertigo. [/caption]
15) Levante Football Club
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Levante Football Ground in the Rain. Just promoted back to La Liga as champions and with season tickets from as little as 120 euros Levante are the hipster alternative to Valencia. [/caption]
Levante Football Ground in the Rain. Just promoted back to La Liga as champions and with season tickets from as little as 120 euros Levante are the hipster alternative to Valencia. [/caption]
16) Minority Sports
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Roller Derby In Valencia. One of the multitude of minority sports represented in Valencia. [/caption]
Roller Derby In Valencia. One of the multitude of minority sports represented in Valencia. [/caption]
17) Outdoor Lifestyle
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The Outdoor Lifestyle in Valencia. It even includes playing Quidditch in the Turia park![/caption]
The Outdoor Lifestyle in Valencia. It even includes playing Quidditch in the Turia park![/caption]
18) Cycle Tracks
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Cycle Paths predominate in Valencia. One of the best cities in the world for the cyclist (Photo via Valencia Tourism)[/caption]
Cycle Paths predominate in Valencia. One of the best cities in the world for the cyclist (Photo via Valencia Tourism)[/caption]
19) Olocau
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Olocau is a gorgeous little village just 25 minutes from Valencia City. Take a look at some of our properties in Olocau here. [/caption]
Olocau is a gorgeous little village just 25 minutes from Valencia City. Take a look at some of our properties in Olocau here. [/caption]
20) the Sierra Calderona mountains
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Views From The Sierra Calderona Mountains can be stunning all the way down to Valencia and the coast. On a very clear day you can see the balearics. [/caption]
Views From The Sierra Calderona Mountains can be stunning all the way down to Valencia and the coast. On a very clear day you can see the balearics. [/caption]
21) Loads of interesting trips within an hour of the city
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Chulilla A Small Village Just 45 Minutes From Valencia is one of the amazing number of lovely little villages near to Valencia. [/caption]
Chulilla A Small Village Just 45 Minutes From Valencia is one of the amazing number of lovely little villages near to Valencia. [/caption]
22) Naquera
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Naquera in the Sierra Calderona Mountains gets you away from the heat of the city and yet is just 20 minutes from the coast. Take a look at our properties in Naquera here. [/caption]
Naquera in the Sierra Calderona Mountains gets you away from the heat of the city and yet is just 20 minutes from the coast. Take a look at our properties in Naquera here. [/caption]
23) Beach Bars
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Beach Bars in Valencia. This one is on the Patacona and is one of five excellent and well priced places to spend a shady afternoon watching the kids play in the Mediterranean.[/caption]
Beach Bars in Valencia. This one is on the Patacona and is one of five excellent and well priced places to spend a shady afternoon watching the kids play in the Mediterranean.[/caption]
24) The Patacona
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The Patacona Beach in Valencia is a Popular Place To meet Up And Shoot the Breeze. The beach wall doubles as a picnic table on summer nights. Grab your bit of wall early. [/caption]
The Patacona Beach in Valencia is a Popular Place To meet Up And Shoot the Breeze. The beach wall doubles as a picnic table on summer nights. Grab your bit of wall early. [/caption]
25) The Marina
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The Marina Real in Valencia Was Developed For The America's Cup. It now houses a variety of superyachts and less opulent sailboats. [/caption]
The Marina Real in Valencia Was Developed For The America's Cup. It now houses a variety of superyachts and less opulent sailboats. [/caption]
26) Ocenagrafic
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The Aviary at the Oceanografic in Valencia. The best par of the City of Arts and Sciences to visit over and over again.[/caption]
The Aviary at the Oceanografic in Valencia. The best par of the City of Arts and Sciences to visit over and over again.[/caption]
27) Bioparc
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Lemurs at the Bioparc in Valencia. Due to be extended in the next two years the Bioparc has one of the best cafes in Valencia overlooking the savannah. [/caption]
Lemurs at the Bioparc in Valencia. Due to be extended in the next two years the Bioparc has one of the best cafes in Valencia overlooking the savannah. [/caption]
28) the Developing Parque Central
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The Developing Parque Central in Valencia. First phase due for completion in September 2017. Will provide another huge urban park on top of the railway sidings in Valencia. [/caption]
The Developing Parque Central in Valencia. First phase due for completion in September 2017. Will provide another huge urban park on top of the railway sidings in Valencia. [/caption]
29) Affordable Housing
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Three Bedroomed Apartment in the Chic Little Town of Rocafort For Just 62000 Euros (Click Image to see more)[/caption]
Three Bedroomed Apartment in the Chic Little Town of Rocafort For Just 62000 Euros (Click Image to see more)[/caption]
30) Decent Rental Costs
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You can rent an apartment in Valencia from just 450 Euros per month[/caption]
You can rent an apartment in Valencia from just 450 Euros per month[/caption]
31) An Easy Life
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Life in Valencia can be a lot more relaxing. You just have to know how to live it. [/caption]
Life in Valencia can be a lot more relaxing. You just have to know how to live it. [/caption]
32) Ultra Fast Internet
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With Ultra Fast 4g Internet all over the city you can work from anywhere.This post is being written in a coffee shop overlooking the Patacona beach.[/caption]
With Ultra Fast 4g Internet all over the city you can work from anywhere.This post is being written in a coffee shop overlooking the Patacona beach.[/caption]
33) the Metro
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Valencia metro links up the whole city seamlessly. You can get from the airport into the centre in 20 minutes and to the beach in ten more. [/caption]
Valencia metro links up the whole city seamlessly. You can get from the airport into the centre in 20 minutes and to the beach in ten more. [/caption]
34) Valenbisi
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Grab a Valenbisi Bike and Leave it Anywhere in the city. Amazing value at under 30 Euros per year. [/caption]
Grab a Valenbisi Bike and Leave it Anywhere in the city. Amazing value at under 30 Euros per year. [/caption]
35) the Muvim film and tv Museum
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The Muvim Museum in Valencia with some of the most innovative graphic displays[/caption]
The Muvim Museum in Valencia with some of the most innovative graphic displays[/caption]
36) Roman remains at the Almoina
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The Roman Remains Found in Valencia are displayed underground at the Almoina. And we have a lot of Roman Remains in Valencia.[/caption]
The Roman Remains Found in Valencia are displayed underground at the Almoina. And we have a lot of Roman Remains in Valencia.[/caption]
37) Lemon Trees
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Lemon Trees Grow Like Weeds in Valencia. Just like the oranges you can find them everywhere. [/caption]
Lemon Trees Grow Like Weeds in Valencia. Just like the oranges you can find them everywhere. [/caption]
38) Facades
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Classical Facades Abound All Over The City. Just Walk Around Looking Up[/caption]
Classical Facades Abound All Over The City. Just Walk Around Looking Up[/caption]
39) Modernist and traditional architecture
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City of Arts and Sciences Emphasises The Modern Architecture Whereas The Traditional Facades Above Give a Stunning Contrast[/caption]
City of Arts and Sciences Emphasises The Modern Architecture Whereas The Traditional Facades Above Give a Stunning Contrast[/caption]
40) Agua De Valencia
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Agua De Valencia? Orange Juice, Cava and Vodka. Not for the faint hearted as it goes down so easily.[/caption]
Agua De Valencia? Orange Juice, Cava and Vodka. Not for the faint hearted as it goes down so easily.[/caption]
41) The River Turia valley walk or bike ride
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The River Turia Valley Walk or Bike Ride From Bugarra Into The City Has Loads Of Bridges Criss Crossing The River[/caption]
The River Turia Valley Walk or Bike Ride From Bugarra Into The City Has Loads Of Bridges Criss Crossing The River[/caption]
42) Valencia Property
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Valencia Property Making The Process of Buying in Valencia Look Easy For You (But of course)[/caption]
Valencia Property Making The Process of Buying in Valencia Look Easy For You (But of course)[/caption]
43) Football Pitches Everywhere
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One Of The Many Football Pitches in The River Turia. If football is your thing then you will not struggle to find a pitch to play on.[/caption]
One Of The Many Football Pitches in The River Turia. If football is your thing then you will not struggle to find a pitch to play on.[/caption]
44) Fantastic Sports Facilities
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Fantastic Sports Facilities Abound in Valencia But The Starting Point Is Open Public Space Such as The Beaches and Riverbed[/caption]
Fantastic Sports Facilities Abound in Valencia But The Starting Point Is Open Public Space Such as The Beaches and Riverbed[/caption]
45) Relaxed Police
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The Police Are Generally Relaxed Here Except When The Royal Family Visit[/caption]
The Police Are Generally Relaxed Here Except When The Royal Family Visit[/caption]
46) Central Market
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Valencia's Central Market Dome and Ceiling. The Food Is Great but the Building is Even Better[/caption]
Valencia's Central Market Dome and Ceiling. The Food Is Great but the Building is Even Better[/caption]
47) Benimaclet
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Benimaclet Fruit Shop. Benimaclet is one of the lesser known student haunts in Valencia. On the edge of the city but well communicated and near to the Universities. A Great Place to Live[/caption]
Benimaclet Fruit Shop. Benimaclet is one of the lesser known student haunts in Valencia. On the edge of the city but well communicated and near to the Universities. A Great Place to Live[/caption]
48) The Trade Fair
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There Have Been Trade Fairs in Valencia Now For 100 Years. There's probably one for your business or interests[/caption]
There Have Been Trade Fairs in Valencia Now For 100 Years. There's probably one for your business or interests[/caption]
49) Vintage Fashion Shops
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Vintage Shops Can Be Found Everywhere Throughout The Carmen and Ruzafa in Valencia[/caption]
Vintage Shops Can Be Found Everywhere Throughout The Carmen and Ruzafa in Valencia[/caption]
50) #ValenciaBlue
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Valencia Blues Almost Every Day[/caption]
Valencia Blues Almost Every Day[/caption]
51) the Malvarrosa
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Fountain at the Malvarrosa beach[/caption]
Fountain at the Malvarrosa beach[/caption]
52) the Cabanyal area
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Traditional Fishermen's Cottages In The Cabanyal Are Usually Tiled Often in a Quaint Way[/caption]
Traditional Fishermen's Cottages In The Cabanyal Are Usually Tiled Often in a Quaint Way[/caption]
53) The Sand Dunes at El Saler
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Sand Dunes At El Saler Beach to the South of the City[/caption]
Sand Dunes At El Saler Beach to the South of the City[/caption]
54) Menus of the Day for Under Ten Euros
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The Menu Del Día Is a Spanish tradition. Great Value For Money[/caption]
The Menu Del Día Is a Spanish tradition. Great Value For Money[/caption]
55) The Silk Market
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La Lonja - The Silk market in Valencia. A Trading Point For Marco Polo[/caption]
La Lonja - The Silk market in Valencia. A Trading Point For Marco Polo[/caption]
56) Ruzafa Market
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Ruzafa Street Market. There is the traditional food market and then the outside market a couple of days every week.[/caption]
Ruzafa Street Market. There is the traditional food market and then the outside market a couple of days every week.[/caption]
57) The Town Hall Visit
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The Town Hall is Now Open For Visits After Years Of Being Closed. The New Government Wants You To See Inside[/caption]
The Town Hall is Now Open For Visits After Years Of Being Closed. The New Government Wants You To See Inside[/caption]
58) The Post Office Dome
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The Post office Dome in Valencia. Walk in. Look Up[/caption]
The Post office Dome in Valencia. Walk in. Look Up[/caption]
59) Urban Shopping
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The Mercado de Colon in Valencia is One of the many Urban Shopping Centres in the City[/caption]
The Mercado de Colon in Valencia is One of the many Urban Shopping Centres in the City[/caption]
60) Levante Cricket Club
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Cricket in Valencia is Played at the Baseball Ground in the Turia Riverbed. Levante CC are always looking for more members.[/caption]
Cricket in Valencia is Played at the Baseball Ground in the Turia Riverbed. Levante CC are always looking for more members.[/caption]
61) Smoking Balconies
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Most Valencia Apartments Don't Have Terraces. Many Have Balconies Though Traditionally used To Smoke On. Keep an Eye Out For Them[/caption]
Most Valencia Apartments Don't Have Terraces. Many Have Balconies Though Traditionally used To Smoke On. Keep an Eye Out For Them[/caption]
62) The Ateneo Sky Bar in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento
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The Ateneo Sky Bar in The Plaza del Ayuntamiento is a Great Place To Have Your Cocktail Overlooking the Square. The Building Isn't Bad Either[/caption]
The Ateneo Sky Bar in The Plaza del Ayuntamiento is a Great Place To Have Your Cocktail Overlooking the Square. The Building Isn't Bad Either[/caption]
63) Mascletas
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They Love A Good Mascleta Daytime Fireworks Display in Valencia[/caption]
They Love A Good Mascleta Daytime Fireworks Display in Valencia[/caption]
64) Boat Rides on the Albufera
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Relax on an Albufera Boat Trip From El Palmar. This guy gets it right[/caption]
Relax on an Albufera Boat Trip From El Palmar. This guy gets it right[/caption]
65) Eels
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All-i-Pebre is a traditional Valencia dish. That's why we have eels in here.[/caption]
All-i-Pebre is a traditional Valencia dish. That's why we have eels in here.[/caption]
66) Oranges
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Valencia is the Home of Valencia oranges of course. Streets full of orange trees and the smell of orange blossom[/caption]
Valencia is the Home of Valencia oranges of course. Streets full of orange trees and the smell of orange blossom[/caption]
67) Tree Lined Streets
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Calle Barraca in the Cabanyal is just one of the many palm and orange lined streets in Valencia.[/caption]
Calle Barraca in the Cabanyal is just one of the many palm and orange lined streets in Valencia.[/caption]
68) The Bridges
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One of the many bridges that cross the riverbed in Valencia. Each Valencia bridge has its own style[/caption]
One of the many bridges that cross the riverbed in Valencia. Each Valencia bridge has its own style[/caption]
69) Great Public Transport Options
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Valencia Main Railway Station. A Great starting or finishing point for any journey and just one of the places to get around from Valencia.[/caption]
Valencia Main Railway Station. A Great starting or finishing point for any journey and just one of the places to get around from Valencia.[/caption]
70) Lack of Traffic
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The lack of traffic in Valencia compared with most other major cities is striking. Even right in the centre there are not usually traffic jams in Valencia[/caption]
The lack of traffic in Valencia compared with most other major cities is striking. Even right in the centre there are not usually traffic jams in Valencia[/caption]
71) Balcony Dressing Week in Ruzafa
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A Decorated Balcony During Ruzafa's balcony week. The idea is to speak out about social and societal issues[/caption]
A Decorated Balcony During Ruzafa's balcony week. The idea is to speak out about social and societal issues[/caption]
72) Fine Arts Museum
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The Fine Arts Museum By The Riverbed in Valencia.[/caption]
The Fine Arts Museum By The Riverbed in Valencia.[/caption]
73) The Carmen
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The Corner of Caballeros and Quart, the Plaza Tossal in Valencia's Carmen District. Vintage shops, bars, clubs, restaurants and nightlife galore in the old town of Valencia[/caption]
The Corner of Caballeros and Quart, the Plaza Tossal in Valencia's Carmen District. Vintage shops, bars, clubs, restaurants and nightlife galore in the old town of Valencia[/caption]
74) The Cafe Teatro Circuit
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One of the many bars that appear on the cafe teatro Circuit in Valencia. Small theatre groups and stand up comedy can be seen regularly[/caption]
One of the many bars that appear on the cafe teatro Circuit in Valencia. Small theatre groups and stand up comedy can be seen regularly[/caption]
75) Ubik Coffee Shop and Books
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Ubik Cafe in Ruzafa. One of the best places to read, drink and eat[/caption]
Ubik Cafe in Ruzafa. One of the best places to read, drink and eat[/caption]
76) Cakes and Pastries in Ruzafa
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The Dulce de Leche Cake Shop on Pintor Gisbert Is One of The Many You Can Find In Ruzafa[/caption]
The Dulce de Leche Cake Shop on Pintor Gisbert Is One of The Many You Can Find In Ruzafa[/caption]
77) Arepas and Other South American Food Shops
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Arepas Filled With Carne Mechada. You can find them all over Valencia[/caption]
Arepas Filled With Carne Mechada. You can find them all over Valencia[/caption]
78) Chinatown Supermarkets
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Chinatown in Valencia by the main railway station is a great place for shopping for all things Asian. Has a life of its own and is growing all the time.[/caption]
Chinatown in Valencia by the main railway station is a great place for shopping for all things Asian. Has a life of its own and is growing all the time.[/caption]
79) An Airport Five Minutes From The City
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Valencia Airport Where you can get the metro straight into the city centre or a car will take you there in just over 5 mins[/caption]
Valencia Airport Where you can get the metro straight into the city centre or a car will take you there in just over 5 mins[/caption]
80) Valencia City of Running
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Fancy a half marathon or marathon in preparation for the World Marathon Championships?[/caption]
Fancy a half marathon or marathon in preparation for the World Marathon Championships?[/caption]
81) Taxi Drivers Who Know The Way
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Taxi Drivers in Valencia in general Know the way and actually take that route[/caption]
Taxi Drivers in Valencia in general Know the way and actually take that route[/caption]
82) Serra
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Serra is a lovely little town in the Sierra Calderona mountain range just half an hour away from the city of Valencia[/caption]
Serra is a lovely little town in the Sierra Calderona mountain range just half an hour away from the city of Valencia[/caption]
83) The Botanical Gardens
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The Botanical Gardens are an excellent escape from the streets of central Valencia.[/caption]
The Botanical Gardens are an excellent escape from the streets of central Valencia.[/caption]
84) Paddle Board Paradise
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The Mediterranean Is Often Like a Millpond. Perfect for paddle boarding, even at night[/caption]
The Mediterranean Is Often Like a Millpond. Perfect for paddle boarding, even at night[/caption]
85) The Bullring
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The bullring in Valencia. Best visited for beer festivals, concerts and photo opps[/caption]
The bullring in Valencia. Best visited for beer festivals, concerts and photo opps[/caption]
86) The Main Train Station
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The Main Station Facade at Valencia's Estacion del Norte[/caption]
The Main Station Facade at Valencia's Estacion del Norte[/caption]
87) Original Version Cinemas
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The Arthouse Cinema Near Avenida Aragon is just one of the cinemas showing VO films in Valencia[/caption]
The Arthouse Cinema Near Avenida Aragon is just one of the cinemas showing VO films in Valencia[/caption]
88) Lots of Universities
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Valencia Has a Huge Student Population. The University, Poly and private Universities can be found in various districts of the city[/caption]
Valencia Has a Huge Student Population. The University, Poly and private Universities can be found in various districts of the city[/caption]
89) A Young Population
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If you are opening a business there is a large young population just waiting to be given a chance. Sometimes you can get them off their phones too ;-)[/caption]
If you are opening a business there is a large young population just waiting to be given a chance. Sometimes you can get them off their phones too ;-)[/caption]
90) The Tin Soldier Museum
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The Tim Soldier Museum on Calle Caballeros as Featured on "Spectacular Spain" recently[/caption]
The Tim Soldier Museum on Calle Caballeros as Featured on "Spectacular Spain" recently[/caption]
91) The Sobremesa
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The Sobremesa is that period after you eat all of this. The time spent chatting after a meal drinking coffee, having a bit more wine and shooting the breeze. It can go on for hours[/caption]
The Sobremesa is that period after you eat all of this. The time spent chatting after a meal drinking coffee, having a bit more wine and shooting the breeze. It can go on for hours[/caption]
92) Bougainvillea
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It grows like a weed and is rather beautiful in the Valencian spring[/caption]
It grows like a weed and is rather beautiful in the Valencian spring[/caption]
93) The Torres Serranos
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Serranos Towers. The gate to the city when the river was navigable up to the old city. Worth a trek up to look over the rooftops of the Old Town[/caption]
Serranos Towers. The gate to the city when the river was navigable up to the old city. Worth a trek up to look over the rooftops of the Old Town[/caption]
94) The Old Arabic Walls
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Underneath the Plaza de Tossal you can find a part of the old Arabic Walls of Valencia. Also in plenty of places in the centre you can find traces of the old city walls[/caption]
Underneath the Plaza de Tossal you can find a part of the old Arabic Walls of Valencia. Also in plenty of places in the centre you can find traces of the old city walls[/caption]
95) El Cid
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The Statue of El Cid in Valencia stands a little incongruously on the edge of the Plaza de España. Looks a little like Charlton heston as do most El Cid statues[/caption]
The Statue of El Cid in Valencia stands a little incongruously on the edge of the Plaza de España. Looks a little like Charlton heston as do most El Cid statues[/caption]
96) Music and Concert Venues
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Intimate or outdoor such as the Viveros summer concerts or the City of Arts and Sciences festivals. There are plenty of music events in Valencia every year[/caption]
Intimate or outdoor such as the Viveros summer concerts or the City of Arts and Sciences festivals. There are plenty of music events in Valencia every year[/caption]
97) The Comedy Circuit
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Not only Spanish stand up but imported acts now come into Valencia to do comedy in English too. Recently graced by Eddie Izzard, Tony Law and Dane Baptiste[/caption]
Not only Spanish stand up but imported acts now come into Valencia to do comedy in English too. Recently graced by Eddie Izzard, Tony Law and Dane Baptiste[/caption]
98) The Casino
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If you are into a night at the Casino then Valencia has two, one near the Congress Palace and the other in Puzol[/caption]
If you are into a night at the Casino then Valencia has two, one near the Congress Palace and the other in Puzol[/caption]
99) The Cathedral
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The rear of the Cathedral in Valencia by night in the Plaza de la Virgen.[/caption]
The rear of the Cathedral in Valencia by night in the Plaza de la Virgen.[/caption]
100) The Holy Grail
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Indiana Jones and Monty Python wasted their time. The Holy Grail was in Valencia all that time.[/caption]
Indiana Jones and Monty Python wasted their time. The Holy Grail was in Valencia all that time.[/caption]
101) The Cycle Paths
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Valencia has one of the best network of Cycle Paths in the world. That and with the city being mostly totally flat it is a cyclist's paradise[/caption]
Valencia has one of the best network of Cycle Paths in the world. That and with the city being mostly totally flat it is a cyclist's paradise[/caption]
102) the Berklee concerts
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The Berklee Concerts outdoors at the City of Arts and Sciences are a regular summer attraction.[/caption]
The Berklee Concerts outdoors at the City of Arts and Sciences are a regular summer attraction.[/caption]
103) Outside Gyms for Everyone
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Outside gyms can be found at the beaches, sports centres and park all over Valencia for young and old alike[/caption]
Outside gyms can be found at the beaches, sports centres and park all over Valencia for young and old alike[/caption]
104) Terraces at the Bars
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If you have an enviable climate you may as well take advantage right? Outside terraces at the bars and restaurants make al fresco drinking and dining perfect[/caption]
If you have an enviable climate you may as well take advantage right? Outside terraces at the bars and restaurants make al fresco drinking and dining perfect[/caption]
105) The Smell of Orange Blossom
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Ok you cannot smell it in the picture but get here and you will know what we are talking about. The smell of orange blossom infuses most houses in Valencia[/caption]
Ok you cannot smell it in the picture but get here and you will know what we are talking about. The smell of orange blossom infuses most houses in Valencia[/caption]
106) That Afternoon Breeze That Blows Through The City
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The Breeze in Valencia allows a lot of afternoon kite flying. It also cools down the city making the climate even more acceptable[/caption]
The Breeze in Valencia allows a lot of afternoon kite flying. It also cools down the city making the climate even more acceptable[/caption]
107) Art Deco buildings
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Some hidden art deco buildings are scattered through Valencia. This one on Calle Castellon is particularly interesting[/caption]
Some hidden art deco buildings are scattered through Valencia. This one on Calle Castellon is particularly interesting[/caption]
108) Hidden Bars That Are Cool
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The Hidden Room at Casa Montaña Especially for groups of friends to have an intimate soiree[/caption]
The Hidden Room at Casa Montaña Especially for groups of friends to have an intimate soiree[/caption]
109) The Cat House in the Carmen
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The Cat House is hidden away in the Carmen. Well worth seeking out just for discovering hidden corners of the Carmen[/caption]
The Cat House is hidden away in the Carmen. Well worth seeking out just for discovering hidden corners of the Carmen[/caption]
110) The Torres Quart
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The second gate to the city still standing, the Torres Quart guard the entrance into Valencia from Madrid and mark the start of the old town[/caption]
The second gate to the city still standing, the Torres Quart guard the entrance into Valencia from Madrid and mark the start of the old town[/caption]
111) Benicassim
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Glastonbury in the sun by the beach. Benicassim is possibly the best music festival in the World. Just an hour and a bit north of the city.[/caption]
Glastonbury in the sun by the beach. Benicassim is possibly the best music festival in the World. Just an hour and a bit north of the city.[/caption]
112) Solidarity
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If there is injustice we love a good protest in Valencia. This was a sign during the 15M protests a few years back in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento. Solidarity is strong in Valencia because community is strong.[/caption]
If there is injustice we love a good protest in Valencia. This was a sign during the 15M protests a few years back in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento. Solidarity is strong in Valencia because community is strong.[/caption]
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