Valencia - the city of Arts and Sciences

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Valencia is one of the few cities in the world able to live harmoniously his origins, which date back to the year 138. C., and the most sophisticated and avant-garde buildings constructed in the new millennium. This city means trade and culture, cinema, theater, museums, music, business. It is a center of international design and avant-garde, but also exhibitions and conferences.
Historically, because of its favorable geographical location, Valencia has been the Mediterranean port of Spain and has the special charm that only the port city of sea know have. 

What to see

City of Arts and Sciences

 An example of futuristic architecture signed by Valencian architect Santiago Calatrava, whose colossal buildings house nell'Hemisfèric an IMAX cinema, the largest aquarium in Europe nell'Oceanografico, an exhibition and interactive teaching in the Príncipe Felipe Science Museum and the works more artistic avant-garde in the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía. Besides the impressive Bridge Assut de l'Or and the Agora are a feast for the senses.
The Aquarium is easily reachable from the port by free shuttle service to the port and the bus that leaves you at the entrance. The tanks are divided into several thematic sections by location, mediterranean, ocean, arctic etc ... you can then see sharks, rays and many other species of fish and more. Everything is very well looked after as shown by the staff immersed in some tanks for maintenance. Very nice also the dolphin show visible during the hours provided at no extra charge.


The District of Carmen and its Palaces

The millennial district of the city developed between two boundary walls, Muslim and Christian. A walk along the labyrinths lastricante streets, lined with imposing medieval buildings, it will transport you to another era: explore its palaces, cross the medieval gates of the Quart Towers and Serranos Towers and visit the most unique experiences angles are absolutely a must.
 The "Torres de los Serranos" you can find them walking on the road that runs along the walls or walking from the center and are one of the most famous gates of the Christian mediaeval wall of Valencia, and are located in the vicinity of "de los Serranos" bridge that we find in the Turia gardens.
Famous for the festival of "Fallas", where especially the last feast day, March 19, takes the "cream" where Falleri monuments (including these beautiful towers) catch fire being reduced to ashes.

The beaches of Valencia.

The fine sand and clear water, the vastness of the open sea and the proximity of the mountains to the coast give the coast of Valencia a special beauty.
Valencia enjoys a privileged position as an urban destination and at the same beach: only 15 minutes from the city center are the beaches of Las Arenas, Malvarrosa and El Cabañal, over which flies a blue flag, and that have been awarded the Q Mark for Tourism Quality .
At a distance of just 10 km there are pristine beaches and preserved in its natural state, surrounded by sand dunes and dense vegetation, such as the El Saler beach, or those located in the heart of the natural park of the Albufera.
There are also many possibilities to carry out activities such as volleyball, take a ride on a pedalò, or play sports in the fitness areas of public parks, or take a sailing course. For those preferring to relax you can enjoy a delicious meal in a restaurant by the sea.