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Exploring the Sights and Sounds of Valencia
Whether you're looking for a posh Mediterranean dining experience, an educational trip hopping for art galleries to museums, a delightful shopping experience or all of these, Valencia is a world on its own you'd definitely want to have a taste of.
Are you feeling pious? Drop in for a quick call to God at the La Cathedral. This 13th century architectural showcase does not only remind you of Spain's devotion to the Catholic faith, it shows you what authentic Gothic, Romanesque and Baroque styles truly are. Climb up El Miguelete and see the spectacular sights of Valencia from a vantage point atop the Cathedral's bell tower.
Experience the ancient grandeur of the 14th century and snap a photograph at the Torres de Serranos. Pere Balaguer's fortification is now Europe's largest Gothic gateway. In its exciting history, the Serranos Towers has invariably served as an arch of triumph or housed prison cells.
One of Valencia's 42 famed museums, the Museo de Bellas Artes San Pio V sits serenely beside the Royal Gardens. Recently expanded, the museum's fresh look houses rare gems - a collection of 15th-century paintings and contributions from Valencia's very own artists like Joanes, Espinosa, the Ribaltas, Vicente Lopez, Pinazo, Sorolla and others. Along with its contemporary collection of various arts and archaeological pieces, this museum lets you wander in wonder to your heart's content without a dent in your budget as admission is free.
If it's a touch of its modern grandeur you're looking for, wander along Valencia's pristine blue waters for a glimpse of spectacular yachts and water sports action. Valencia's beach crowd knows this posh Spanish City is among the favorite hosts for the Americas Cup yachting tournament.
Valencia on a Budget
Even for the budget traveler, Valencia offers you plenty of accommodation and dining options to suit your budget and allow you to enjoy your stay. Spain's third largest city has nearly 2,000 restaurants serving a mix of local international flavors that tickle your palate. Valencia's tourism industry knows that the millions of visitors that flock to its doors annually have varying pocket depths so you've got a range of hotels and accommodation spaces to suit your budget as well.
Valencia's many tourist hot spots are tempting; it's not uncommon for holiday visitors to want to linger a bit beyond their originally planned stay. But unless you have a lot of extra, staying a few more days in a hotel can be expensive. This is why holiday apartments and rentals have become the preferred accommodation of choice in Europe, including in the city of Valencia. With more privacy and flexibility, a holiday apartment cuts your hotel budget to a fraction and lets you enjoy the sights and sounds of the city at your own pace. Without hotel accommodations taking a huge chunk of your holiday budget, you'll have more to spend on things you came here for.
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