5 days in Valencia Itinerary

A charming old city originally founded as a Roman colony, Valencia is the country’s third-largest urban center.

Venture out of the city with trips to Castillo de Santa Barbara (in Alicante) and El Casco Antiguo de Benidorm (in Benidorm). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Bioparc Valencia, contemplate the long history of La Lonja de la Seda, and let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Valencia holiday planner.

If you are flying in from The Netherlands, the closest major aiports are Valencia Airport, Alicante International Airport and Ibiza Airport. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in March, and nighttime lows around 9°C.