On the shores of the Mediterranean, the province of Valencia combines the beauty of its natural landscapes and rich historical heritage. With its warm but temperate climate, it invites you to enjoy the joys of the sea, the jewels of its culture and Its mountainous hinterland.
With more than 100 kilometers of coastline, the province of Valencia has a sumptuous and varied coastline. From north to south, you can enjoy long sandy beaches with warm and transparent waters, especially in the resorts of Canet d'En Berenguer, Gandia or Oliva. But you will also appreciate the urban beaches of Valencia or those along the natural park of La Albufera, a superb natural lagoon where rice is grown. Ideal for swimming and rest, the valencian shores also have many facilities allowing the practice of many nautical activities : sailing, windsurfing, water skiing, diving...
The coasts of the province of Valencia welcome not only beaches and paradise creeks but also beautiful historic cities. The capital, Valencia, is distinguished by the variety of its heritage. Beside the splendid buildings inherited from the past such as the cathedral, the Silk Market or the Serrano Towers, you can admire the futuristic buildings of the City of Arts and Sciences. But many other coastal towns deserve your attention as Sagunto for its Roman and medieval monuments, El Puig for its royal monastery of Santa Maria, Gandia for its ducal palace, its collegiate church and its old university...
After taking advantage of all the wonders of the coast, discover the hinterland. Go to Lliria, famous for its symphony orchestras but also for its archaeological sites and its monastery of San Miguel. Further south, visit Xátiva and its impressive castle which has 30 towers and four fortified gates, and Ontinyent whose medieval center is incredibly beautiful. During your various escapades, take the time to take a few gourmet breaks to taste the specialties of the province of Valencia : dishes made from rice such as the famous paella but also suquets of peix, fideuà, gazpachos and succulent desserts as the natillas, the cuajada or the flaons.
