Valencia, a Spanish city known for its beautiful architecture and culinary delights, offers a range of activities you can enjoy during your visit. If you're interested in architecture and a nice meal, consider something like this city of arts and sciences visit, where you'll learn about the complex's structures before indulging in a 10-course tasting menu with regional wines on the rooftop with panoramic views.
If you'd like a more hands-on activity, you might enjoy an outing like this market visit and cooking class, where you'll visit the Ruzafa Local Market and the Mercado Central to gather ingredients for a paella cooking class with a Spanish chef. For those who enjoy the ocean, consider something similar to this surfing and SUPing excursion that takes you to the coastal beaches of Valencia to learn to surf or embrace standup paddleboarding with expert instructors.
A vibrant and modern port city, Valencia is Spain's third-largest metropolis. Valencia's most famous attraction is its City of Arts and Sciences, a futuristic building complex hosting a planetarium, oceanarium, interactive museum, and more. In addition, you'll find an idyllic Old Town, Albufera (a beloved wetlands reserve and park), and gorgeous stretches of sandy beaches. Plus, Valencia is home to one of Spain's most famous dishes: paella.
