is Valencia a place to visit?
Feb 4th, 2009, 05:13 PM
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is Valencia a place to visit?
One does not read much about Valencia on Fodors. We are considering it on our next visit to Spain.
Is it a place to visit? How long?
We have been to Madrid, Barcelona, Granada, Seville, Cordoba, Bilbao, Toledo and Santander.
Is it a place to visit? How long?
We have been to Madrid, Barcelona, Granada, Seville, Cordoba, Bilbao, Toledo and Santander.
Feb 4th, 2009, 06:27 PM
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thanks yk, and Aduchamp1
one of my favorite buildings in Toronto is BCA place designed by
Calatrava.
It just seems that Valencia is not
very popular with "regulars" to Spain.
one of my favorite buildings in Toronto is BCA place designed by
Calatrava.
It just seems that Valencia is not
very popular with "regulars" to Spain.
Feb 4th, 2009, 06:37 PM
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I saw a documentary on Calatrava, called "God does not throw dice". It has interviews with him, his drawings and models, and how he conceived his designs. Most of the footage was the various complex he designed for Valencia. Not sure if it's a movie that you can rent from Netflix or not.
Have you been to the Milwaukee Art Museum?
Have you been to the Milwaukee Art Museum?
Feb 4th, 2009, 06:55 PM
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Hi
If you've been to other cities in Spain I think Valencia is worth visiting. The historic centre reminds me of Madrid in a way. The City of Arts and Science is quite mind blowing - http://www.spanish-living.com/region...nd-science.php.
If you've been to other cities in Spain I think Valencia is worth visiting. The historic centre reminds me of Madrid in a way. The City of Arts and Science is quite mind blowing - http://www.spanish-living.com/region...nd-science.php.
Feb 4th, 2009, 07:00 PM
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yk, thanks for the info
we live in Canada and have not
traveled much in the US (except New York city)or the rest of Canada for that matter.
Somehow, we always end up spending holidays in Europe!
we live in Canada and have not
traveled much in the US (except New York city)or the rest of Canada for that matter.
Somehow, we always end up spending holidays in Europe!
Feb 4th, 2009, 07:19 PM
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<i>Valencia is the origin of horchata</i>
I didn't know that. It's great stuff. I'll never forget the first time I had it (in Cordoba, last year).
I just love Fodors. I learn so many useless tidbits every day here.
I didn't know that. It's great stuff. I'll never forget the first time I had it (in Cordoba, last year).
I just love Fodors. I learn so many useless tidbits every day here.
Feb 5th, 2009, 01:12 AM
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It is so nice to see an interest in "my " city.
Valencia is not on many American / Canadian tourist routes it seems, but perhaps because many people are not aware of the metamorphis it has experienced in the past 20 years.
We do seem to have many more European visitors.
What used to feel like a provincial town with a few museums has practically become the museum capital of Spain, with an excitig mix of old and new, plus additional 4*and 5* properties to satisfy any traveller.
I doubt many people do not realize how many new museums there are, nor have even been to most of them.
http://www.valencia.es/mhv
http://www.cult.gva.es/mbav/
www.valenciavalencia.com
( look for museo del artist fallero)
Many of the historic buildings have been recuperated by the government and turned into lovely art museums, often offering top private collections that go to Barcelona, Madrid and other European capitals.
Visit one of the Horchaterías in Alboraya itself, (take the metro to Palmaret or Machado) and enjoy the boisterous activity of groups partaking in the "fartons"( sweet bread) for dunking in their horchata or a nice cup of Spanish chocolate and freshly vat-fried churros.
www.horchateria-daniel.es also in Spanish but good photos
And do not miss a half day in the Albufera area,
http://www.albufera.com/ ( in Spanish but nice photos)
..ending up at this lovely relaxing top restaurant in the area. It is especially nice at sunset,too, for a drink if mealtime does not work out.
http://www.nouraco.com/
The America's Cup (who knows what will happen to the next edition) has left us some nice edifices and lounges to enjoy, one of my favorite being
www.3927.es for the best photo opportunity along the beach!
David Chipperfield's Veles e Vents building is one of our favorite buildings in the city.
I could go on and on about special corners of the city. I have posted a few itineraries. Any guide book will tell you what not to miss.
Our central market is one of the largest in Europe as is the actual historic center.
Go to www.mercadocentralvalencia.es, then "vistar el mercado", then "Fotos esfércias" to see the photo album.
Valencia usually amazes those who take the time to stroll her back streets and spend a few researched days.
Spectacular hotels and settings
Hotel Las Arenas
El Westin Valencia
Towns to stop on your way from the north: Peñiscola (2 hrs away)and Caves of vall d'uxó (30-40 minutes away).
Towns to stop on your way from the South: Denia/Javea/Altea for beachfront
Guadalest ( near Benidorm) for scenery
Valencia is not on many American / Canadian tourist routes it seems, but perhaps because many people are not aware of the metamorphis it has experienced in the past 20 years.
We do seem to have many more European visitors.
What used to feel like a provincial town with a few museums has practically become the museum capital of Spain, with an excitig mix of old and new, plus additional 4*and 5* properties to satisfy any traveller.
I doubt many people do not realize how many new museums there are, nor have even been to most of them.
http://www.valencia.es/mhv
http://www.cult.gva.es/mbav/
www.valenciavalencia.com
( look for museo del artist fallero)
Many of the historic buildings have been recuperated by the government and turned into lovely art museums, often offering top private collections that go to Barcelona, Madrid and other European capitals.
Visit one of the Horchaterías in Alboraya itself, (take the metro to Palmaret or Machado) and enjoy the boisterous activity of groups partaking in the "fartons"( sweet bread) for dunking in their horchata or a nice cup of Spanish chocolate and freshly vat-fried churros.
www.horchateria-daniel.es also in Spanish but good photos
And do not miss a half day in the Albufera area,
http://www.albufera.com/ ( in Spanish but nice photos)
..ending up at this lovely relaxing top restaurant in the area. It is especially nice at sunset,too, for a drink if mealtime does not work out.
http://www.nouraco.com/
The America's Cup (who knows what will happen to the next edition) has left us some nice edifices and lounges to enjoy, one of my favorite being
www.3927.es for the best photo opportunity along the beach!
David Chipperfield's Veles e Vents building is one of our favorite buildings in the city.
I could go on and on about special corners of the city. I have posted a few itineraries. Any guide book will tell you what not to miss.
Our central market is one of the largest in Europe as is the actual historic center.
Go to www.mercadocentralvalencia.es, then "vistar el mercado", then "Fotos esfércias" to see the photo album.
Valencia usually amazes those who take the time to stroll her back streets and spend a few researched days.
Spectacular hotels and settings
Hotel Las Arenas
El Westin Valencia
Towns to stop on your way from the north: Peñiscola (2 hrs away)and Caves of vall d'uxó (30-40 minutes away).
Towns to stop on your way from the South: Denia/Javea/Altea for beachfront
Guadalest ( near Benidorm) for scenery
Feb 5th, 2009, 05:57 AM
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Lincasanova,
Just wanted to mention to you how much we loved Valencia when we visited for Las Fallas several years ago. A combination of good academic schedule and seeing a television program about Las Fallas motivated us to visit Valencia with ignorance about what a lovely place it was.
Because my second obsession after travel is Opera, we were delighted to go to the opening performance at the Opera House as well as learn a great deal about sleep deprivation during Las Fallas.
More than anything else, we were surprised and delighted to find that two visiting Americans, with limited Spanish and no Catalan were welcomed to the point of adoption whenever we had a conversation in the city. We cannot wait until we have a chance to return.
Just wanted to mention to you how much we loved Valencia when we visited for Las Fallas several years ago. A combination of good academic schedule and seeing a television program about Las Fallas motivated us to visit Valencia with ignorance about what a lovely place it was.
Because my second obsession after travel is Opera, we were delighted to go to the opening performance at the Opera House as well as learn a great deal about sleep deprivation during Las Fallas.
More than anything else, we were surprised and delighted to find that two visiting Americans, with limited Spanish and no Catalan were welcomed to the point of adoption whenever we had a conversation in the city. We cannot wait until we have a chance to return.
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Am bookmarking! Although we don't have an oficial itinerrary yet, DH and I will be renting a car out of Barcelona and will head south next month. It will be exciting to see Valencia, finally!
Linacasanova, you've been so helpful in the past, so we are taking in all of your suggestions.
My father was ill for some time and as caretaker, I really couldn't consider travelling. Ahhh, life - so many stages to experience, if we're so lucky, and I do mean that.
Linacasanova, you've been so helpful in the past, so we are taking in all of your suggestions.
My father was ill for some time and as caretaker, I really couldn't consider travelling. Ahhh, life - so many stages to experience, if we're so lucky, and I do mean that.
