Spain’s third-largest city is a magnificent place, content for Madrid and Barcelona to grab the headlines while it gets on with being a wonderfully liveable city with thriving cultural, eating and nightlife scenes. Never afraid to innovate, Valencia diverted its flood-prone river to the outskirts of town and converted the former riverbed into a superb green ribbon of park winding right through the city. On it are the strikingly futuristic buildings of the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, designed by local boy Santiago Calatrava. Other brilliant contemporary buildings grace the city, which also has a fistful of fabulous Modernista architecture, great museums and a large, characterful old quarter. Valencia, surrounded by its huerta, a fertile fruit-and-veg farmland, is famous as the home of rice dishes such as paella, but its buzzy dining scene offers plenty more besides
Valencia
Valencia is one of the Spain's most popular tourist destinations, with a rich history in its heritage of ancient monuments, beautiful coastal surroundings and views, with many cultural attractions for you to enjoy, including the Fallas Festival held in March.
Thanks to Valencia's southern location on the Mediterranean Sea, it has one of the mildest winters in all of Europe, and its climate is officially classified as Mediterranean, with a short and mild winter season, and a long, hot, and dry summer season. The average daytime temperature throughout the year is about 18.4°C, or 65.1°F, while the average nighttime temperature is about 13.8°C, or 56.8°. August is generally the hottest month of the year in Valencia, with daytime temperatures ranging from 28 to 34°C. Per year, Valencia has approximately 2,696 hours of sunshine. During the month of July, the days are at their longest, with around 10 hours of daylight. In April, the average relative humidity is 60%, and 68% in Augus
Valencia has transformed into a vibrant and lively city, thanks to the restoration of several local landmarks, including the Serrans and Quart Towers, which are both ancient towers in the medieval district of the city, and the Sant Miquel dels Reis Monastery, which was expanded to hold a conservation library. Entire sections within the ancient city district have been completely renovated, such as the Carmen Quarter. Additionally, a two mile palm tree-lined promenade along the beaches of the north side of the port is a newly constructed area of the city where you can enjoy relaxing strolls along the beach during the day or night, to people watch, breathe in the fresh Mediterranean Sea air, or do absolutely nothing but relax and walk.
