Valencia is one of the cities most chosen by tourists on the April Bridge. And it is not for less: its warm climate with infrequent rains, its beaches full of life and the excellent gastronomy of the “terreta”, make this city an incredible place.
In this article we tell you what you cannot miss if you are thinking of going to Valencia during Holy Week 2023.
5 places to see during your visit to Valencia on the April Bridge Holiday
Valencia is always a safe bet. In addition to having more than 300 days a year of sunshine and an average temperature of 18 degrees Celsius, you can choose among various plans that suit all tastes: family, romantic, quiet or adventurous.
1. Nothing like getting lost in a good museum
Museums are a perfect option to learn about the customs and traditions of the area.
If you like history, you cannot miss the Museum of Prehistory, right in the center of the city. It has an archaeological exhibition that covers the period from the Paleolithic to the Visigothic era. It is perfect for making a different plan with children, since it has children’s activities and interactive contents.
If, on the other hand, you prefer conceptual art and exhibitions of abstract works, we recommend you to visit:
- – The Carmen Center for Contemporary Culture, specifically the temporary exhibition of Jaime Hayon.
- The Valencian Institute of Modern Art, where you can enjoy the temporary exhibition of the Danish artist Asger Jorn.
But, instead, if what you are looking for is to find out more about the peculiar tradition of the fallas in Valencia, you have to visit the Fallero Museum. Past the entrance, you’ll see each year’s winning fallas that have escaped burning. We also suggest the famous Museum of Fine Arts, a beautiful building that you can visit for free.
2. Beautiful sunset in a little boat in L’Albufera
A highly demanded activity when visiting Valencia is to watch the sunset in the Albufera. Of course, you will have to book the last pass, since the sunset in April begins at 8:26 p.m. At that moment, the boat stops in the middle of the lake and there is a moment of peace and disconnection when the last rays of the sun begin to disappear.
3. Come to know the Oceanogràfic of Valencia
Surely you have heard of the “Oceanográfico”, the largest dolphinarium in Europe with different themes such as: the Arctic Ocean, the Mediterranean, the Red Sea or the swamps.
It is an ideal space to spend a different day surrounded by more than 45,000 specimens of 500 different species.
4. Get to know the most popular bars and terraces in the city
Despite the fact that the Valencian nightlife is still very famous, the “tardeo” has been consolidated in the city, offering a large number of bars, pubs, terraces and spaces where you can enjoy tapas or drinks in the afternoon.
The fashion sites are:
- Ruzafa
- La Marina Beach Club
- El barrio de Cánovas
- El Mercado de Colón
5. Discover the little Valencian Venice
In Port Saplaya, Alboraya, there is a residential area of about 1,800 inhabitants, surrounded by canals and boats where you can see beautiful colored houses.
The small marina, the Mediterranean beach and its unique urban structure have caused this place to be so visited and photographed by tourists.
Ideal apartments for your stay in Valencia
Not only the plans you organize during your stay in Valencia are important, choosing a good apartment where you feel comfortable will make your long weekend an unforgettable memory.
In the city center
If your plan is to stay in the center of the city, we recommend the cozy Roger de Flor apartment, very close to the historic center, a few minutes away from the North station or the AVE station. It is ideal for enjoying the best attractions in this area of Valencia without having to resort to any means of transport, but short walks.
We also advise you to take a look at the impressive duplex penthouse
Mercado Central XII for 7 people, next to the Central Market, from where you can enjoy highly visited monuments and great proximity to the most visited streets in the city center.
In the beaches of Valencia
If you love to wake up and look at the waves of the Mediterranean Sea, but being only 20 minutes far from the center of Valencia, El Faro is your apartment. It is a quiet stay where you can enjoy the sound of the sea and the Mediterranean gastronomy of the restaurants in the area.
Likewise, the Cullera Beach apartment is a fully furnished space on the seafront and with a communal pool. Without a doubt, perfect for a walk on the beach with the family.
Another option to enjoy the atmosphere of Malvarosa Beach and the Cabanyal neighborhood is to stay in Marina I or Marina II, two apartments in a building located very close to this beach, also close to the university area. These are ideal accommodations for families or groups of friends, with a large terrace to enjoy the good weather in the city.
Located near the City of Arts and Sciences
Can you imagine opening your eyes in the morning and the first thing you see are the immense buildings that make up the City of Arts and Sciences?
We recommend the Gulliver Semi-detached Town House for your accommodation, since you can easily visit the entire City of Arts and Sciences from there. If you are traveling with children it will be a perfect place, as you will also have Gulliver’s Park five minutes away, one of the favorite spaces for the little ones, a large construction full of slides where they will find their favorite place in the city.
Also in the area is the Oceanografico apartment, a spacious apartment perfect for visiting the Oceanographic in the morning and exploring the streets of the old town of Valencia in the afternoon. We recommend you rent the famous kayaks and boats that the City of Arts and Sciences has available on the Hemisfèric lake.
At SingularStays we want both your visit to this great city to be wonderful, as well as your accommodation. Therefore, we advise you to make your reservation as soon as possible due to the high occupancy during these dates.
