What to do in Valencia Province

Float in the warm Mediterranean Sea, join beach sports and take long sunset walks at Malvarrosa Beach. Along its attractive waterfront promenade you’ll see heritage villas, popular bistros and bars.

There is a range of entertainment offered in the City of Arts and Sciences, a futuristic cultural centre. This 2-kilometre (1.2-mile) complex features an aquarium with more than 500 marine species, science and technology exhibits, 3-D shows and operas performed in a concert hall.

The Oceanogràfic Aquarium is one of Europe’s largest aquariums. The expansive complex is divided into multiple areas, each representing one of the world’s primary marine ecosystems. In addition to seeing beluga whales, sharks, walruses, penguins and hundreds of other species, enjoy entertaining activities that allow interaction with the animals in unique ways.

See wild animals from all parts of Africa at Bioparc Valencia. This 10-hectare (25-acre) zoo separates its exhibits into Savannah, Madagascar and Equatorial Africa, all connected by tunnels and pathways. Stand at viewing points that look into realistic re-creations of the animals’ natural habitats.

Valencia Cathedral (Catedral de Valencia) is a breathtaking monument that presides over Plaza de la Reina, in the beating heart of Valencia Old Town. Built in the 1200s, the cathedral stands on a site that was once home to a Roman church and Moorish mosque. Inspect the varying architectural styles of Valencia Cathedral’s grandiose exterior. Then explore its venerated chapels, paintings and reliquary.

Join locals in the mornings sampling the delights at Valencia’s Central Market (Mercat Central), a busy indoor marketplace. Since its opening in 1928 by King Alfonso XIII, the market has expanded to 1,000 stalls and remains one of Europe’s oldest food markets. Buy fresh fruit, vegetables, cheeses and cured meats.