Valencia is a beautiful Spanish city and everywhere you go you will feast your eyes. Are you in Valencia for the first time? Then don't return home before seeing these beautiful sights: 

• Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias - an extraordinary architectural building that houses a museum, opera, aquarium, IMAX theater, club and restaurant, among other things. It is one of the city's most famous attractions;
• The Turia Park - the former riverbed extends from the city to the Ciudad. It is a nice place for a walk or sports workout;
• Mercado Central - at this historic indoor market you can buy local products such as fish, meat, greens and much more;
• El Carmen - the Old Town is a feast for the eyes. Stroll through the narrow streets and admire the historic buildings. You'll also find lots of great hotspots!

Curious about more beautiful sights? Then quickly check out our article with tips for a city break to Valencia.

As far as we are concerned, the best time to visit Valencia is in spring or autumn. By spring we mean the months of April to early June when temperatures are already very pleasant, and the high season for tourists has not yet begun. You can enjoy wonderful sunny days in the city and on the beach (without it being too hot). The autumn ditto, this applies to the period from September to the end of October. 

There are some popular neighborhoods in Valencia where it is very nice to stay. But the question is really: do you want to stay in the city center or close to the beach? These are our favorite neighborhoods:

• Ciutat Vella - the historic heart of Valencia which includes the neighborhoods of El Carmen and La Seu;
• Ruzafa - a hip neighborhood in Valencia known for its vibrant nightlife;
• Malvarrosa/ Cabanyal - neighborhoods located on the coast of Valencia.

Find an overview of the best accommodations in Valencia.

The biggest advantage of planning a city break to Valencia is that you can combine it with some nice days at the beach. These are Valencia's most popular beaches:

• Malvarrosa - the most famous beach in Valencia where you will find all kinds of nice restaurants and bars along the promenade;
• Patacona - this beach is located north of Malvarossa. Along the promenado you will find nice bars and restaurants, but it is generally a little quieter here than on Malvarossa;
• Cabanyal - a beach where you are mostly among the locals, a wonderfully relaxing place on the coast;
• Las Arenas - a beautiful sandy beach with an attractive promenade and a number of luxury hotels and restaurants.

Besides discovering the most beautiful sights, there are also some cool activities you can do in Valencia. Our tips are:

• Book a guided bike tour;
• Sample local dishes such as paella and horchata;
• Go to a soccer game;
• Are you visiting Valencia in March? Then you must attend the festival Las Fallas;
• Take a boat ride;
• Visit the Albufera natural park.

There are many more fun activities you can do in Valencia. Take a look at GetYourGuide where you can book all kinds of activities and tours at good prices!