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Turia Fountain, Plaza de la Virgen, La Seu and El Mercat.

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The home of one of Spain's most famous exports, paella, is a marvellous stretch of coast offering fine beaches, truly wonderful eating, fabulous festivals and one of the nation's great cities.


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May 21, 2024:  we filmed Erik Llorens biking around Valencia for the “Day Trip By Bike: Valencia” video.  The places we went were:
Plaza de Ayuntamiento (City Hall)
Mercado Central (Central Market of Valencia - largest market in Europe)
Mercado de Colon (for horchata at the Daniel Horchataria)
La Lonja de la Seda (Old Silk Exchange - this is a UNESCO site)
El Micalet (tower attached to Valencia’s Cathedral with great views of Valencia)
Plaza de la Virgen
Serranos Towers
Turia Gardens (former river beds that was turned into a city park after a flood)
Patacona Beach
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Valencia’s stunning parks and outdoor spaces

Aug 2, 2024 • 5 min read

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