Valencia lying in the middle of the Spanish Mediterranean coastline swanks an array of golden sandy beaches and a City where tradition and history is blended with modern and chic. Open air terraces in calm plazas for al fresco dining, monuments, towers and museums, large historic food market, outstanding artistic heritage, tours by horse and cart or open top bus, all add to the sophisticated style and attraction of the city. The original Latin name of the city was Valentiameaning “strength”, “valor”, the city being named for the Roman practice of recognizing the valor of former Roman soldiers after a war.

Climate

Average temperatures in February are around 16ºC / 61ºF, however by the end of March it is generally beach weather, being warm enough for shorts and T-shirts during the day, although night times can still be a little chilly. The summer weather and climate in Valencia is hot, with daytime temperatures between June to September averaging around 28ºC / 82ºF. Temperatures peak during July and August, reaching 30ºC / 86ºF or more. The Mediterranean Sea is especially warm at the height of summer, with water temperatures easily reaching 25ºC / 77ºF, making swimming and bathing extremely tempting. Temperatures in Valencia during September average around 25ºC / 77ºF, and by late October / early November, have dropped to 19ºC / 66ºF.

Places to visit

Cathedral de Valencia, Nova Tabarca, Turia, La Lonja are the famous places to look out for in Valencia. Gulliver Park, Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències, Jardins del Reial and The Botanical Gardens of Valencia are the popular gardens there. This buzzing city has a magical Old Quarter with an exciting town center. There’s also a very trendy area called Barrio del Carmen where some of the best nightlife is. A very important bonus is that this city is situated next to the Mediterranean Sea with miles of lovely white sandy beaches, and if you like golf you won’t be disappointed as there are some stunning golf courses.

Airport

Best Car Hire Valencia Airport in Manises is also known as Manises Airport. It is the 8th busiest Spanish airport in terms of passengers and second in the region after Alicante. Valencia Airport is located to the west of Valencia, in the municipalities of Manises and Quart de Poblet. National road N-220, which connects with the A-3 and the N-335, leads to the airport. The car hire companies at the airport are Avis, Centauro, Europa Rent a Car, Europcar and Hertz. There are four cafeterias and several restaurants, which specialize in grilled meat, and offer fine dining based on Valencian cuisine. There are several shops in the terminal, which sells perfume, make-up, clothes and accessories, tobacco, drinks, watches, jewellery, glass gift items, children’s gift items, travel accessories, fine foods, wines and pottery products. There is also a pharmacy.

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