How To Spend A Weekend In Valencia, Spain

Spending the weekend in Valencia, Spain is a great way to enjoy one of the most important cities on the Mediterranean coast. It is here that paella was invented, so you can rest assured you will enjoy a great dining experience, as well as an interesting cultural experience. Not only do they serve some of the best paella in Spain, but you can get fresh seafood dishes and other great Mediterranean foods, like baked rice or a selection of tapas, in addition to the traditional Valencia fare. Because it is a beach town, there are many great Valencia holiday apartments you can book online for the weekend, so you can stay right on the Mediterranean Sea with panoramic views or you can book holiday apartments in the more historic areas of town.

The vibrant town of Valencia, Spain offers many small local markets and shops, fascinating museums, besides the authentic Spanish-tiled plazas, that are lined with tropical palm trees. If you go to the historic heart of the city, you can walk along the narrow streets and find some of the back street restaurants that serve the best and cheapest paella you will find. You will also find the 1437 Gothic cathedral that is reputed to be the Holy Grail and where the city's oldest museum was founded in 1761. You can climb the spiral staircase of the bell tower, that has 207 steps to the top and get a fantastic view of the entire city and beachfront coastline. A newer tourist attraction is the Arts and Science Center that features four of the most unique examples of architecture in the world and has interesting things for the whole family.

When you decide to spend a weekend in Valencia, Spain, it is a city that never sleeps. You can dance the night away on the beach at one of the seaside bars, or you can enjoy live music, including jazz, classical and opera, in addition to rock or some of the discos that feature the hits from the 80's and 90's, which are still popular to dance to here. Many of the nightclubs don't get started until after midnight and they keep going until mid-morning, in some cases.

Many people like to visit Valencia, Spain to enjoy the great Mediterranean beaches and crystal clear waters with all kinds of water sports, but others like to visit for the cultural festivals and various parades throughout the spring and summer months. They feature bullfights, re-enactments of battles and colorful costumes, so be sure to time your weekend trip from the 19^th of March on through the end of July to get the best chance at being in Valencia, Spain during one of these times.

You can visit museums and plazas, or enjoy the scenic seaside countryside by horseback, sailboat cruise, bicycle trails or hot air balloon ride. Because of the high amounts of sunshine, great sea breezes and temperate climate, you can be assured that your weekend will include different cultural events, the most beautiful seaside scenery and some of the best ethnic foods and drinks that keep the nightlife lively. You'll need to rest up when you get back to your holiday apartment, because it will be fun and lively, but you can get the best deals booking your holiday apartment online, so it will be affordable.

Valencia weekend!