Holiday in Valencia (Region)

About Valencia (Region)

The Valencia region on the eastern coast of Spain is home to paella, orange groves, and the Costa Blanca. From the futuristic Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias in the capital Valencia to the endless sandy beaches of Benidorm and the mountains in the hinterland, the Comunitat Valenciana offers a surprising variety in a compact space. The capital Valencia impresses with its old town around the cathedral, the former silk exchange La Lonja (UNESCO World Heritage) and the Mercado Central — one of the largest market halls in Europe with over 1,000 stalls. The climate is among the mildest in the Mediterranean: Over 300 sunny days a year and average temperatures of 18°C make the region a year-round destination. In spring, the Fallas Festival transforms Valencia into a sea of giant papier-mâché figures, fireworks, and music — a UNESCO World Heritage that attracts millions of visitors. The Albufera lagoon south of the city is home to the authentic paella Valenciana. Away from the coast, the hinterland surprises with the mountain village of Guadalest, the Sierra de Espadán Natural Park, and the wine regions of Utiel-Requena. The Costa Blanca in the south offers kilometers of beaches and hidden coves, while the Costa del Azahar in the north lures with orange blossom scents and quieter places like Peñíscola — a medieval fortress town right by the sea.