Stay in Valencia, Calp, Gandia, Denia, Oliva, Benidorm or Moraira.

With its 10.736 km2, its 263 communes and a population of 2.154.322 inhabitants, the province of Valence is extended from the three provinces which, with Castellon in north and Alicante in the south, integrate the old kingdom of Valence. Its great fine sand beaches (100 km of coasts) and the spectacle of its ad infinitum deployed orange groves are worth a world fame to him. It offers two definitely different landscapes: the littoral and the mountain. The first shelters a very strong density of population accentuated by the balneal concentrations of the summer. The alluvial grounds are there particularly fertile, favourable with the irrigable cultures which spread out their mosaic of greenery throughout the year. The back-country, on the other hand, is practically ignored. The mountainous arc of the Valencian sierras, crossed here and there by wild throats composes a landscape of vast pine forests which hide prehistoric caves containing of abundant cave paintings.

Principal festivals:

Las Fallas Each year, Valence is in festival during the week which precedes on March 19, Fête of the Joseph Saint. Some 400 giant and caricatural sculptures transitory masterpieces illustrating of the scenes of the political and social life will be sacrificed there as a l honnor of the patron saint of the carpenters in impressive and thundering fire d´artifice the last day on all the places of the capital. Bullfights take place on these same dates in the majority of the villages of the area.

Of Tomatina with Buñuel an impressive battle celebrates whose ammunition are tomatos well wall. Better being is worth informed! …
(last week of August)

Celebrates rice with Sueca Grand contest of paëllas… in its area of origin.
(September)

Moors and Christians (Moros y Cristianos) Several localities of the Valencian area celebrate this ritual festival. The combat of the “Moros y Cristianos” commemorates with a merry spirit the fight between Christians and Moslems during the reconquest. Dressed up processions, balls and sham fights of streets are prolonged several days lasting for the greatest joy of the population. (between April and September)

Fires of the Saint Jean in Alicante. On June 24, day of the Saint and the summer solstice, the inhabitants proceed to firing of the satirical mannequins which ravelled beforehand in the city. (between the 20 and on June 29)

In Denia an arena improvised on the port and to release bulls. It is to which will plunge the first in water to escape to them… (July)

Mystery d´Elche One celebrates each year with the basilica Sainte Marie d' Elche, locality famous for its splendid palm plantation, this mystery of medieval origin whose topic is l´Ascension of the Virgin. (11 at August 15)

Bullfights : the season of the bullfights in Spain begins in March with Feria de Castellon, (Festival of the Madeleine) followed by Fallas de Valence. It is prolonged in July with “San Jaime” in Alicante and continues until October.

Weather in the Valencia area : The area of Valence has a Mediterranean climate with hot and dry summers and soft winters. Spring and the autumn are the periods when it rains more. These rains are sometimes torrential. It can snow in certain areas of the interior. Weather and temperature are pleasant all year long, with an average not going down below 15 ºC, except for the mountainous regions, where the thermometer can go down below 0 ºC.

Spanish apartments for rent Valencia. Our central of reservations proposes you for this summer a choice of 41 apartments in Valencia and 21 apartments in a residence in Alboraya small balneal station near to Valencia. The residence is in front of a marina. The Alboraya beach, Patacona is located in the prolongation of the beach of valencia.

Where to sleep in Valence.
- The hotel Petit Palace Bristol is a 43 comfortable rooms 3 seasons establishment. Located in the historical quarter of Valence, the hotel is in a commercial street, ideal for shopping at the famous brands. Its restaurant is open for lunch. Some rooms are arranged for handicapped people. Address: C Abadia de San Martín, 3 46002 Valencia.
- The Miramar hotel restaurant located at the seaside, close to the Malvarrosa beach, has 17 rooms with seasigh. Its restaurant proposes a traditional valencian cuisine. Offers of stay in full board or half-board. Address: Paseo Neptuno 32, Playa of Levante 46011 Valencia Spain.

While going in the back-country, the tourist will have the possibility to rent a casa rural and to benefit from the life in a Valencian farm.

Hotel full board Alicante: The Spa Porta Maris Hotel is a luxurious 4 seasons establishment located at the sea side of Alicante. On the spot the customers have access to its back in shape center.

Seasonal renting Moraira. Our booking centre proposes close to the beach apartments for rent in Moraira. They are comfortable and completely equipped residences for 2 to 8 people.

Apartment for rent in Calpe: Our central of reservations proposes a very large choice of apartments in the town of Calpe and its surroundings.

The town of Oliva offers a broad range of tourist activities, during its stay in Oliva Spain, the tourist will benefit from the beach or the mountain as well.

Very pretty little medieval town built on a peninsula, Peniscola has a very appreciated beach. accommodation Peniscola gives you informations about this seaside resort.

To rent apartment or villa in Alcossebre is an excellent solution for sporting holidays on its kilometers of beaches and splits dedicated to the various water sports.

Benicassim rentals proposes various solutions for lodging in this seaside resort and its thalassotherapy center.

The town of Gandia particularly celebrates Fallas (of the 15 at March 19) and the Holy Week, (in March or April).

The festival Moors and Christians taking place in particular in Denia, the tourists will enjoy this performance during their holidays.

For a last minute rental, the seaside resort of Benidorm with its numerous hotels and apartments will accomodate at any moment in the year espacially in July and August.

- Camp-site Costa del Azahar: the camp-site Malvarrosa de Corinto is an excellent establishment at the seaside.

- Camp-site area Valence: The Altomira camp-site is located in the heart of autonomous community of Valenccia.

For more information on Valencia see Valencia Travel Guide.

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