Being the third largest city of Spain, there are plenty of places to stay at Valencia. But with respect to a tourist point of view the main thrust areas where you can enjoy your stay during your trip to Valencia are –
(i) The Old Town
(ii) The city of Arts and Sciences and Turia Gardens
(iii) Valencia beaches
This beautiful city has plenty to offer to its visitors. Apart from the pleasant Mediterranean weather and warm sun, Valencia has got some of Europe's best sea beaches, monuments and museums of historical interest and many other things for which one would like to visit it again and again.
1) The Old Town (Valencia Old City) – This historical area of Valencia is certainly the chief staying area sought by the majority of visitors because most of the things are virtually at your doorsteps in this area. Most of the cultural monuments and buildings viz. Santa Catalina Church, the Cathedral of Valencia(Le Seu), Basilica de la Virgen, La Lonja and the spectacular creation of modern architecture Mercado Central all are located in this area. In the Mercado Central which was inaugurated in 1928 you can find almost everything in more than 1000 shopping outlets and there is plenty of variety to eat in this market area spread in around 8000 sq.m.. Being a host to the exquisite and vibrant night life you would like to take a stroll in this area at night with lots of clubs and pubs full of life and more than sufficient number of places to taste the delicious cuisine of the place. All these factors make the Valencia Old City as the favorite halting place for most of the tourists. There are hundreds of hotels in Valencia Old City of all types and suiting to all budgets scattered in the streets of this area. You can save both time and money by staying here as most of things are in vicinity.
2) The city of Arts and Sciences and Turia Gardens – This is another place where tourists can go for the accommodation in Valencia. The city of Arts and Sciences is a collection of five areas that were built in the dry river bed of River Turia that was diverted and given a different route. The futuristic designed structure houses an Opera house and arts centre, IMAX Cinema, Planetarium and Laserium, a beautiful walkway and garden , Science Museum and Open air oceanographic park. The surrounding areas of the “city” is used as a walkway or a relaxing place by the tourists. There are many hotels close to the city and El Saler, a shopping place is also near by.
3) Valencia Beaches – If you are a beach fascinated person, this is the best place where you can have your stay. Las Arenas and La Malvarrosa are the two main beaches close to Valencia city. Valencia beaches are considered as some of the most beautiful beaches of Europe, here you can get some of the finest beach side Valencia accommodations and moreover within 15min of reach to the city centre on a city bus or tram. You can enjoy the beach side pleasures with crystal clear water and pristine white sand along with beautiful weather, some of the best eating places at the sides of the beach will add a charm to your stay.
