Living La Vida in Valencia

Valencia may be the third-largest city in Spain but it somehow retains its small town appeal for many travelers.  Indeed, visitors come to Valencia to recharge their batteries after the big city excitement of its neighboring places like Barcelona.  It is almost like being transported back in time when the barrio was the center of social life for everybody albeit with all the modern conveniences your heart can ask for.

But this barrio is not exactly the boring place that others envision it to be!  Valencia offers a slice of life all its own and it shows in the number of people coming and going through its roads, often numbering in the millions on a yearly basis. 

And it is precisely for this reason that visitors are highly advised to book their holiday apartments in Valencia through an online travel site.  Even with the many accommodations available in Valencia, these rooms can quickly run out with the coming of the peak season, thus, it pays to be booked in advance. 

Going back to the slices of life in Valencia, these are none more evident than during the Las Fallas festival celebrated in March and the La Tomatina festival of the tomato fights.  Don't forget either that the Holy Week celebrations in the city are unparalleled anywhere in the country and probably around the world.  These are all festivals that are not to be missed if you desire to take part in the colorful, crazy and joyous life of the people of Valencia.

But of course, festivals are not all there is to living in Valencia.  It is a city where sports are more than just a passion - it is life itself.  The people pride themselves on its football club, the Valencia CF, which was the 2002 and 2004 Spanish League champions as well as the 2004 UEFA Cup winners.  Truth to be told, it is one of the most famous football clubs in the country and in the globe.

And if that is not sufficient proof of its sports fanaticism, Valencia also hosts the Formula One European Grand Prix.  It is one of the most exciting car races the world has ever known and it is only in Valencia where it can be enjoyed.  Well, at least until 2014 so go to Valencia now and see what the fuss is all about in the city.

It is said that to truly feel the life of a place, one must be able to partake of its food and drinks.  After all, the place becomes a literal part of your body!  In Valencia, you will never be disappointed because of the numerous restaurants, bars and nightclubs spread all over the city. 

Plus, you cannot discount the fact that this is the birthplace of the world-famous paella Valenciana with its flavored rice, seafood, meat and vegetables in one complete meal.  Wash it all down with local drinks like orxata and you are all set to enjoy life at the table of Valencia. 

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