Valencia, the best city to live in

Valencia is the land of orange trees, flowers and las fallas. A dynamic city that welcomes everyone with open arms. The Valencian capital has become one of the most important cities in Spain and is considered one of the best places to live.

There are many reasons as to why Valencia is such a charming and special city. Among them is the delightful climate, as this city has 300 days of sunshine a year. A great temperature to enjoy the many beaches, like Playa de las Arenas and Malvarrosa. But if you are not on the beach, Valencia has an alternative option for you. A 9km long urban path, made up of gardens and parks that run in the old river bed of what used to be the Turia river.

The Turia Gardens are a place to come together for athletes, people who go for walks and families with children. Throughout these gardens you can find the Cabezera Park, the Bioparc, which is a new generation of zoo experience, and the City of Arts and Sciences, an impressive area of leisure and culture with spectacular architecture.

Valencia also preserves one of the most important wetlands in the Valencian Community, the Albufera, a Mediterranean ecosystem of wild dune beaches, forests, rice paddies and a huge lake to hop on a boat and watch the sunset.

A city full of history and culture, where Romans, Visigoths, Muslims and Christians have lived, leaving traces all over this unique city. Through its streets we can find impressive architectural monuments, such as the Cathedral and the Micalet, the Lonja de la Seda, the Mercado de Colón, the Plaza Redonda, the Torres Serrano or the Torres de Quart, the Plaza de Toros, among many other treasures. Strolling through the city center is a pleasure to behold.

Valencia is all about tradition, so get ready for Las Fallas. This festivity has become a very important tourist attraction and they have been classified as festivals of International Touristic Interest, in addition to appearing on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

A special dedication to Valencia’s cuisine, that is based on Mediterranean nutrition with products from orchards rich in fruits and vegetables. Valencia is the capital of dishes as typical as paella and drinks like horchata. This city offers a cuisine that, without a doubt, crosses all borders.

But what would Valencia be without its residents? Valencians have the music and the Valencian spirit running through their veins. They are cheerful, hospitable people and always ready to meet friends for a good paella and a few beers.

A wide cultural offer, the possibility of practicing any sport, numerous activities, the weather, its geographical location and an infinity of other reasons make the capital of the Turia region, a city of well-being.