Valencia combines a walkable old town with the City of Arts and Sciences, a long beach, a huge urban park and Spain's best paella. Spring has the Fallas festival; summer is hot but lively.
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How long to stay
3–4 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 8h from the US East Coast, 2.5h from Europe, 11h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Authentic paella is lunch food; avoid restaurants serving it at night with photo menus.
- Rent a bike; the Turia Gardens path crosses the city.
- Fallas (March 15-19) is spectacular but loud and crowded; book early.
Plan a trip to Valencia
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