Valencia
Spain · Comunitat ValencianaES
Municipality in Spain
Valencia, officially València, is the capital of the Valencian Community and the province of the same name in Spain. It is located on the banks of the Turia, on the east coast of the Iberian Peninsula on the Mediterranean Sea. With a population of 824,340, it is the third-largest city in Spain. The urban area of Valencia has 1.6 million people while the metropolitan region has 2.5 million.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 840,792
- Coordinates
- 39.470, -0.377
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Elevation
- 15 m
Overview of Valencia
Set in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, Valencia is a sizeable city. Around 840,792 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are nature, culture and water sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Valencia
Nature in Valencia
(18)Valencia's nature entries include Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens. All of it is drawn from Valencia's recorded activities. That is 18 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Culture in Valencia
(15)Culture in Valencia covers Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Cathedrals. The full list runs to 15 activities. Straight from the activity profile stored for Valencia.
Water Sports in Valencia
(15)Under water sports, Valencia is tagged with Diving, Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing. In all, 15 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Valencia.
Sports in Valencia
(13)Valencia records Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails under sports. All of it is drawn from Valencia's recorded activities. That is 13 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Adventure in Valencia
(9)Our data lists Abseiling, Adventure, Amusement Parks, Boat Rides and Climbing as adventure options here. In all, 9 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Valencia.
Nightlife in Valencia
(9)Nightlife in Valencia covers Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. In all, 9 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Valencia.
Wellness in Valencia
(5)Wellness lovers get Farms, Hammam, Therms, Turkish Baths and Wellness. Everything listed here comes from what Valencia is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Valencia
(4)Family in Valencia covers Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Valencia.
Shopping in Valencia
(2)For shopping, expect Food and Shopping. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Valencia.
More to do in Valencia
(2)Valencia records Fishing and Secret under other activities. All of it is drawn from Valencia's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Valencia
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Long-distance travel plus local networks make Valencia straightforward to reach and cross. Time zone: Europe/Madrid.
Similar destinations
Places near Valencia that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Valencia known for?
- Valencia, in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, is best known for nature, culture and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 840,792 residents.
- What can you do in Valencia?
- Recorded activities in Valencia include Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Valencia?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Valencia located?
- Valencia is located in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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