Tourism in Valencia
The Province of Valencia is well worth a visit with so much history
You can visit many Blue-Flag beaches
The City´s of Valencia and Gandia are filled with history from El Cid to the Borja Pope in Gandia
There are many lakes, dams and rivers to explore
Taste wine, paella and horchata
Visit Castles and throw tomatoes at your friends at La Tomatina
Things to do at a glance
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Mountain Walks and Bike routes around Casa Azahara
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Visit the local Dam about 5min by car, or a nice walk away, and walk, drive or ride across the dam wall.
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Visit the Local towns of Macastre, Yatova, Buñol and Alborache.
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Walk along the Ruta dels molins (route of the mills)
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Visit the Turche Cave or the Cueva de las palomas near Yatova.
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Taste wine in Requena
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Enjoy La Tomatina in Bunol.
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Enjoy local fiestas throughout summer
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Visit the city of Valencia, the rice fields near cullera or even the city of Gandia there the Borjas rulled
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Visiting the Comunidad Valenciana
La Tomatina
La Tomatina is an annual event in Buñol.
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It is usually towards the end of august and involves a big street tomato throwing explosion of fun.
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You will need to book with the organisers in advance.
Las Fallas
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Las Fallas is one of the first main feltivals of the year throughout the Community of Valencia.
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Ninots or statues are erected in most towns and villages.
Expect, Fireworks, Crackers and Lots of energy.
All ninots are burnt except the winner of the childrens the adult displays
Coves de Sant Josep
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Coves de Sant Josep offers its visitors a quiet boat ride along one of the most spectacular navigable underground rivers.
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Float through caves and see the formations, then walk a short distance and travel back by boat again.
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A truly interesting day out! Visit
L'Albufera
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A UNESCO area of outstanding beauty. If you like paella this is where a lot of the rice is grown. from moors, romans and the spanish the Albufera has a long history.
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Catch a boat on the lake and watch fish jump and birds fly around you.
L'Albufera
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A UNESCO area of outstanding beauty. If you like paella this is where a lot of the rice is grown. from moors, romans and the spanish the Albufera has a long history.
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Catch a boat on the lake and watch fish jump and birds fly around you.
City Of Valencia
The city of Valencia is the capital of the Comunidad Valenciana.
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Here you will find old, historic and modern architecture mixing together in a nautral way.
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This city has so much to see.
Follow this link to the Visit Valencia website
Gandia City
Gandia is a little known gem of a city only 30 min south of Valencia city. Home to the famous Borja family one, francisco de borja, was the pope.
Beautiful blue flag beach in Grao de Gandia and lots of history in a easily accessible and walkable city.
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Well worth a visit!
Click here for the tourist page
Wine Tasting
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Not too far from Casa Azahara near Utiel is the Hoya de Cadenas winery
book a tour and tasting
Aquópolis Cullera
A waterpark just over 1hr from Casa Azahara. A fun day for all the family, make sure you check if it is open and remember it is seasonal
