With almost 800.000 inhabitants Valencia is the third big city of Spain (behind Madrid and Barcelona). The city of Valencia is getting more and more popular among tourists, not only because of its beautiful landscape area, the good weather and the nice beaches. During your stay you will find that there are a lot of different activities in Valencia in which you could participate, whether you’re living there or just spending your holiday.
People who like sports (indoor or outdoor) will feel right at home, as will those that like sailing, culture, dancing and the beach life. In short: there are so many things to do in Valencia, you won’t easily get bored, even if you tried!
Tours in Valencia There are several ways to get you acquainted with all of Valencia’s beauties. Like every major city in Spain there are loads of guided tours available in Valencia. Most people take one of the tour buses to get around the city, but you also go for a more unusual way of sight seeing in Valencia by taking a horse carriage tour through the historical city centre. If you want to be more active, sign up for a guided bike tour or guided walking tour. Especially the bike tours in Valencia are a lot of fun to participate in.
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Hiking in Valencia If you are a hiking fanatic you definitely want to go hiking in the mountains of Valencia. While you are hiking not only will you enjoy the beautiful Mediterranean landscapes, but you will also come across some ancient Moorish ruins of castles and watchtowers.
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Cycling in Valencia Although cycling is not very popular in Spain and most cities only have a few cycle lanes, to hire a bike in Valencia and go out to explore the city or the inland is a very pleasant way to get around. The Spanish people are very friendly for those that are cycling. Often they will hunk their horns to show you their support or warning you that they are passing by. If you are planning to leave the city prepare yourself for some heavy climbing. If you are not up for some climbing, you can always ride around the historical centre of Valencia, which is very cycling friendly.
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Fishing in Valencia If you want to go fresh water fishing in Valencia or anywhere else in Spain, you would need to get a regional fishing licence. Although Valencia does not offer lots of good fresh water fishing spots, the Albufera de Valencia Nature Reserve (16 km south of Valencia) is a popular spot among fishermen. You can also choose to go for a day of open sea fishing, which is a totally different and exciting experience.
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Golf in Valencia The pleasant Mediterranean climate with nice temperatures all year round, makes the Valencia region a great golfing destination. It is therefore not strange that there are several 18 holes professional golf courses near Valencia with modern equipped facilities. Besides offering you a good game of golf, they also offer the opportunity to enjoy nature’s beauty while playing.
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Sailing in Valencia It’s no coincidence that Valencia has been chosen host for the 32nd America’s Cup in 2007. The America’s Cup is one of the most prestigious sailing competitions in the world and for the first time it was held in Europe. To be ready for this huge event the inner harbour of the port of Valencia was almost entirely rebuilt. Valencia also has a great marine tradition and, not unimportant, excellent sailing conditions along the entire coastline. If you want to sailing for yourself there are a lot of yacht clubs, sports harbours and water sport companies where you can hire a sailing boat.
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Water Sports in Valencia The coastline of Valencia offers a large variety of water activities. Along the beaches you will find places were you can hire windsurfing equipment, go jet skiing, take diving lessons or do a catamaran cruise. There is enough to keep you busy for a couple of weeks.
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