Travels in Spain

Valencia is home to some truly beautiful beaches. Golden sand, blue water and a glorious Mediterranean climate makes this a very popular holiday spot. City beaches are traditionally thought to be slightly second rate, but this is not so in Valencia. Read on to discover about all the beaches on offer in Valencia…

Anyone for a dip?

Playa las Arenas / Cabanyal
This beach is neatly divided into 2 parts. The southern end of the beach is part of the city itself and is alive with activity and things to do. Promenades, restaurants and bars litter the edge and whenever there is an event or activity being held, it happens here. Further north more sunbathing gets done as the beach gradually evolves into the Malvarossa beach, another popular spot with locals and tourists alike.

A leading professor at the University of Angers in France has come out with the statement that Benidorm should be considered an important architectural landmark, to the same extent that Stonehenge, The Acropolis and the Taj Mahal are!

Bullfighting is very much alive and well in Valencia. Although no longer a regular event, it is still fairly popular and their are three seasons held during the year. It is a deeply traditional event in Spain and the events are often linked to religious dates during the year.

The Spring Season is held during Las Fallas in March and the Summer Season corresponds with the Feria de Julio in July. The Autumn Season is about to kick off as it takes place in October. Very much a ritualized tradition in Spain, bull fighting is ingrained in Spanish culture. The Torreros (the bull fighters themselves) enjoy the same status as a football player does in other parts of the world. Fame and fortune are bestowed upon them with endorsements from companies and plenty of press coverage.