Best things to do in Valencian Community

Comunitat Valenciana's Absolute Essentials

Comunitat Valenciana features a diverse architectural landscape, from the modernist Colon Market and North Railway Station to the 14th-century Templar fortress of Peniscola Castle. The region’s geography is highlighted by the limestone cliffs of Penyal d'Ifac and the white sands of Playa Mil Palmeras. In Valencia city, historical squares and 19th-century gardens like El Parterre sit alongside Santiago Calatrava’s flower-lined bridge and Art Deco monuments.

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Colon Market

Modernist market building from the early 20th century featuring restaurants, cafes, and a variety of local products and Spanish cuisine.

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Peniscola Castle

Peniscola Castle is a castle in Peniscola, Castellón, Valencian Community, Spain.

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The North Railway Station

This railways station is a fine example of Spanish modernist architecture designed by a Spanish architect, Demetrio Ribes.

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Penyal d'Ifac Natural Park

Penyal d'Ifac Natural Park is a natural park situated in Calpe, in the Valencian Community, Spain.

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Puerta del Mar

A 20th-century monument modeled after the 18th-century Real gate, serving as a memorial arch at the entrance to Valencia’s city center.

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Patriarch Square

In Patriarch Square, you can find shops of major clothing brands from all over the world or check out the Renaissance courtyard.

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Parque del Parterre

19th-century public park featuring a monumental equestrian statue of King James I and massive, century-old Ficus macrophylla trees.

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Jardins de la Glorieta

Historic 19th-century gardens known for their giant Ficus trees and ornamental fountains, located on the site of the city's former defensive walls.

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Vincent Ferrer

Vincent Ferrer was a Valencian Dominican friar and preacher, who gained acclaim as a missionary and a logician.

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Pont d'Aragó

Art Deco-inspired stone bridge built in 1933, featuring four sculptures by José Manuel Bergón representing Fame, Wisdom, Labor, and Valencia.

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Pont de les Flors

Modern bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava, notable for its year-round display of thousands of flowers that change according to the season.

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Peñiscola Castle Gardens

Also known as Parque de Artillería, the area was turned into a botanic park and it boasts many palm and olive trees, and lavender bushes.

Playa Mil Palmeras

Blue Flag beach in Pilar de la Horadada characterized by fine white sand, rocky coves, and clear Mediterranean waters.

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