Saturday, 7 January 2012

A Rough Guide to Valencia



If there’s one word to describe Valencia, it has got to be enchanting. It is a province in Spain that will capture your eyes and would make you imagine of how kings and queens have lived in the olden times. The best time to come here is during their fall season when the climate is not too hot or humid and not too cold as well. You could even enjoy swimming at the beach and not be bothered if the water will freeze you.

In order to communicate with their locals, it’s best if you know how to speak Spanish or Valencian, which is their native tongue. Learning a new language is fun anyway so might as well give it a shot.

Roaming around the city will be a lot easier for you if you love cycling. You can rent a bike here for as low as € 10 and use it unlimitedly for 7 days! You can find this excellent deal and other bike rental fees over at Calle Marqués de Busianos.

Have fun experiencing how the locals commute riding on their usual public transportation such as their busses and trains. I believe that commuting actually helps in maximizing your trip’s experiences on a certain country. So go ahead and have no fear to try out mingling with everyday strangers. Trust me that it’s going to be a lot of fun!

And speaking of fun, another activity that you could enjoy with your friends or family as you visit this enchanting town is going to the beach. Go to Playa de Malvarrosa or Playa e Levante o de la arenas because they are the most popular beach resorts that people go into this town.

However, if you fear that the deep blue ocean might overwhelm you but still would want to find serenity with calming waters, then you have got to hear Valencia’s hot springs calling your name! Experience being on a lagoon with crystal waters and I can guarantee you that the word relax will be an understatement the moment you set your feet on its ground.

After going nature tripping, I will be 100 percent sure that you’ll go hungry! It’s only fitting that you go out there and tire yourself from roaming around because that will just ready your appetite for some really amazing cuisine! Valencia’s authentic Paella is A MUST to eat. Now this one could actually be tricky as not all the Paellas in this town could serve the real deal. Some are disappointingly microwaved stuff! You surely wouldn’t want that. My tip is for you to not go inside restaurants that have massive pictures of the dish on their doorstep.

I am someone who takes food seriously especially if you’ll be paying a lot for them, might as well get the genuine one to avoid having the feeling of being ripped off. Another suggestions would be making a reservation or walking in early around midday. Paellas are not served during dinner so there’s another clue on how are you going to get only the real one.

The nightlife is never a problem in this town because it sure is alive! Experience how the night is really young in Valencia when you come to Barrio del Carmen. This barrio is totally not the usual barrio that you will expect. Restaurants and bars are all over it that you will have a hard time choosing one because they’re just too many! And this would only mean one thing- one night of hanging out in this barrio is definitely not enough! You’d have to come back for more.

For your stay in Valencia, it has always been my advice to rent an apartment instead than checking in for a hotel especially if you plan on staying for more than a week. Some apartment owners can give you a great deal for staying as a transient tourist who’s willing to pay on a weekly basis. But if you’re only staying for 7 days or less, then you could also find an apartment that you could rent for about € 25 a night per person. Contact “Get Me An Apartment” for more information on Valencia spaces.

This town will surprise you in so many ways as this is definitely not your typical Spanish province. There’s more to it than having that label or image and that I would want to leave for you to find out.

Written by Guest Writer Mike, who writes for the  Global Travel Guide

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