Discover València: Lonja, Albufera and Malvarrosa
With the Lonja de la Seda, València showcases a masterpiece of European Gothic architecture and the city’s outstanding Gothic monument.
Culture and history
The Lonja de la Seda was built largely between 1482 and 1492 under the direction of stonemason Pere Compte. The building consists of four main sections: the tower, the Consulado del Mar hall, the Orange Garden and the Hall of Columns.
Valencia Cathedral houses the Holy Chalice, a vessel from the 1st century AD that, according to tradition, Jesus used to institute the Eucharist. The IVAM’s exhibition programme focuses on researching and communicating the movements of contemporary art. Valencia’s Fallas are celebrated on 19 March by burning enormous papier-mâché figures.
Cityscape and science
The Jardín del Turia is Valencia’s most important urban park and includes notable places such as museums, monuments, bridges and sculptures along its route. An adapted, accessible route through the former riverbed of the Turia is promoted for the Jardín del Turia.
The Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias stretches for almost two kilometres along the former riverbed of the Turia. Its various centres host conferences, exhibitions, film screenings, guided tours and workshops on science, technology, nature and art. The Museo de las Ciencias teaches the fundamentals of science and technology through workshops, activities and interactive panels.
Bioparc Valencia recreates various wild habitats in a naturalistic way and offers animal presentations, screenings about zoo animals and reading sessions.
Nature and regional cuisine
The l'Albufera de Valencia Natural Park is included on the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance and is designated as a ZEPA area for the special protection of birds. Around 300 bird species have been identified in the Albufera, including approximately 90 species with European conservation priority status. The Racó de l'Olla visitor centre includes its own 50-hectare nature reserve.
Traditional guided boat trips depart from several points along the shore of the Albufera. Traditional dishes from the Albufera include Valencian paella made with rice grown in the area, as well as all i pebre with eel.
Beach, routes and getting there
Playa de la Malvarrosa is one of Valencia’s best-known beaches and has fine, golden sand. Valencia’s main tourist areas can be explored on foot.
Metro lines 3 and 5 connect the airport with Valencia; the journey takes about 20 minutes. Bus lines 24 and 25, as well as the Albufera Bus Turistic, provide access to the l'Albufera Natural Park.
When choosing a holiday apartment in València, you can compare travel dates, room category and cancellation policies on the listing pages. The choice of these comparison criteria can be linked to personal priorities: culture, nature, beaches or science can each set a different focus.
Other direct destinations include El Saler, El Palmar and Les Gavines.
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