Boat Tours – Valencia

Experience Boat Tours in Valencia

Top things to do in Valencia: Visit Valencia, and you are mixing up the old with the ultra-modern. Once part of the 16th-century silk trade, the city is now a tourist destination, begging to be explored. The dominating feature is the modern Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias. It’s a science and culture park, so great for getting lost in. L’Oceanografic is an aquarium that houses sharks and a dolphinarium. The central market has over 1000 stalls to explore, and Valencia cathedral dates back to the 13th century. Finally, for some city views head up Torres de Serranos. Something there to add to your boat tour.

Best time to go: If you’re looking to avoid the crowds and the heat of the summer, well, April and May are the perfect times to visit. This is when you’ll hit the sweet spot. The city boasts a Mediterranean climate, so you’ll feel comfortable at this time. In fact, Valencia sees around 300 days of sunshine per year.

Top tips for visiting Valencia: Try the paella! Yep, Valencia is the birthplace of this most popular of dishes. So, what better reason to explore the city than seeking out the best of the local dish? Do let us know when you find it!

• You may well notice the Roman influences as you head around the city. There’s a good reason for that as they founded Valencia back in 138 BC.

• Head for the central market, Mercado central. It’s not just an interesting place to visit but also one of the biggest, if not the biggest in Europe. Apparently, it was the first market in the world to offer online orders and deliveries to homes.

• Valencia has its own cocktail named after it. Agua de Valencia is made from Cava (Spanish champagne), vodka, gin and freshly squeezed orange juice, with ice. When you visit, well, you must give it a go!