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The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Valencian Country, Spain
The Valencian Community, or the Valencian Country, is an autonomous community of Spain. It is the fourth most populous autonomous community after Andalusia, Catalonia and Madrid with more than 4.9 million inhabitants. Its homonymous capital Valencia is the third largest city and metropolitan area in Spain. It is located along the Mediterranean coast on the east side of the Iberian peninsula. It borders with Catalonia to the north, Aragon and Castilla–La Mancha to the west, and Murcia to the south. The Valencian Community consists of three provinces which are Castellón, Valencia and Alicante.
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1. Museo del Naipe
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5.0 based on 60 reviews
2. Parroquia de San Nicolas de Bari y San Pedro Martir
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5.0 based on 2,155 reviews
Conocida como la "Capilla Sixtina valenciana”, San Nicolás es uno de los templos más atractivos de la ciudad, con cerca de 2.000 metros cuadrados de pinturas al fresco perfectamente rehabilitadas que dejan al visitante sin aliento. Las espectaculares pinturas que decoran la bóveda suponen el doble de superficie que los frescos que hay en la Capilla Sixtina de Roma. Con más de 700 años de antigüedad, San Nicolás, que ya fue lugar de culto en época romana antes de ser mezquita e iglesia cristiana después, es un claro ejemplo de convivencia perfecta entre un templo de estructura gótica y una espléndida decoración barroca. La visita, gestionada por Menta Valencia, es toda una experiencia sensorial que permite recorrer este espacio tanto con guías especializados como de forma más independiente con el uso de audioguías en varios idiomas.
Reviewed By simpsonite64 - Northampton, United Kingdom
We visited here after already paying to enter the Silk Museum so missed out on the free entry that the regular 7 euro ticket here grants you. A very informative audio guide provided with the entrance fee that explains the plethora of detailed paintings and murals that cover every surface.
3. El Sueno (The Dream) Botanical Garden
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5.0 based on 31 reviews
In the middle of Costa Blanca region, 8km far form Denia, you can find El Sueño Botanical Garden. Enjoy more than 5000 different species in a unique paradise in the world. Visit his cave and museum of fossils and minerals. Explore the antiques museum and the exhibition of drinks. savor the exotic fruits of the season which grow in the botanical garden. Discover endless curiosities by hands of their creators. Reserve your visit. We are waiting for you.
Reviewed By Salshayd - Greater London, United Kingdom
Enjoyable 2 hour tour of the gardens with the charming owners. The tour is in Spanish but you do not need to speak it fluently to appreciate the visit. So much more than a garden full of plants especially cacti - also a little bodega in a cave, natural history museum, pond, stream and water features, patios, birds, frogs, terrapins and tortoises! It is best to ring to make a reservation for your visit. There is parking on site and it is all level with good access.
4. Museu Faller de Valencia
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4.5 based on 987 reviews
The Fallero de Valencia Museum, with 121,000 visitors in 2018, has become one of the essential places to visit in the city of Turia. It is a unique and unique museum in the world, since its collections of pardoned ninots, created to be grass of the flames, are chosen by popular vote and saved from the fire to be visited here. Also the Cartel de Fallas collection, signed by important and influential posters and the portraits gallery of Falleras Mayores de Valencia since 1995, surprise people who visit us every day. To fully understand the history of the ninots, we have available audio guides for sale in five languages (Spanish, Valencian, English, French and Italian) at the price of 1 euro. They work using QR code or link to web page on mobile or tablet.
Reviewed By GeysirGal - Surrey, United Kingdom
The decision was made to cancel the Fallas shortly after I returned home last year and I guess it was cancelled again this year too. When I viisted the preparations were nevertheless in full swing with the daily fireworks from outside the City Hall - great fun to watch but very noisy! Knowing that I would not be able to see the real thing a visit to this small musuem was therefore a must. It's a stonesthrow from the City of Arts and Sciences so easy to combine with a day here and well worth the effort. Set over several floors it basically tells the story of the Fallas - how it all began and has developed since, with some fine examples of some of the smaller figures. Of course the larger ones are almost as tall as the building that houses the Museum. The artistry that goes into creating these things though is just so well, artistic and creative. There isn't another way to describe it. The expressions on the faces of the figures are very cartoon like and are obviously very tongue in cheek, designed to poke fun at celebrities and politicians alike - I think we need a Fallas in London. Imagine a giant Boris Johnson towering over the streets!
5. Parque Natural de la Albufera
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4.5 based on 1,914 reviews
Reviewed By kylemI8981ZB - Melbourne, Australia
I spent the afternoon out here at the lakes of Albufera and had a really good time as the sunset over the water. I found some funky bars by the water after the sun had set and ended up having the best night with some locals. The walks about the lakes are great for nature lovers and just for a bit of peace and quiet also.
6. Iglesia Ortodoxa Rusa San Miguel Arcangel
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4.5 based on 347 reviews
Reviewed By Nomad778408
Beautiful russian church .so unusual to find in Spain .we viewed it from the train window from calpe to benidorm .thought whats that in the middle of the woods ? Drove there by car .parking bays on hillside road outside the church .beautiful inside and out.so much detail and made of wood .its a nice detourif in the area .so glad we made the time to visit it .
7. Palacio del Marques de Dos Aguas
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4.5 based on 1,941 reviews
Reviewed By AlHills
Great historical building, with an amazing front door and beautiful interior, with original rococo style decoration. The building also contains the national museum of ceramics, which is worth visiting if you have time.
8. Museu Faller of Gandia
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4.5 based on 189 reviews
The tradition of a centenary celebration, Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, and the latest technologies, go hand in hand with the Fallera de Gandia Museum. This building has become a benchmark in the interpretation of our culture and identity, recognized by the SICTED quality tourism certificate. The Museum offers you a different experience where you will learn the roots of the Valencian people. You will enjoy the best "Ninots" and the process of creating a fault, you will know the craft of a faller artist, the only one in the world. You will discover the secrets of dressing up a fallera and the typical Valencian clothing, you will live in first person a "mascleta" and will surround you with traditional music. Finally we will reveal the mystery of the ritual of fire. A different Museum with educational and interactive spaces. Visits are always guided, adapted to each group, with touch screens, sound sets and adapted access.
Reviewed By SarahC0805 - Gloucester, United Kingdom
Although the festivities surrounding Las Fallas appear to be one huge loud party, the community spirit and sheer hard work required to create the spectacle are immense. Many of the towns in the province of Valencia have their own Fallas festivities. Gandia has over 20 communities each of whom work throughout the year to produce the floats, the costumes and the carnival. It is a truly community project. This museum and its superb guides will explain it all! The enthusiasm of the community spirit comes through these guides. Although the figures are burned at the end of the Fallas, the winner is not, so there are various displays of figures going back many years. We were fascinated!
9. Aigues Termals de Montanejos
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4.5 based on 377 reviews
Reviewed By mlsay66 - County Durham, United Kingdom
This is a ver6 scenic and serene place to spend an afternoon. The water is clear and fresh and there are places to change if you fancy a swim
10. Safari Aitana
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4.5 based on 706 reviews
El único safari de la costa blanca que se puede realizar en su propio coche como un auténtico safari africano. Elefantes, jirafas, tigres, leones, hipopótomas y muchos animales más te esperan. Contrata un tour privado junto a tu familia o amigos y disfruta de una experiencia única al poder tener contacto directo con muchos de nuestros animales, una visita muy especial.
Reviewed By WeloveSpain2020
We enjoyed a private tour with our kids! It‘s super!!! They could touch the animals and feed them. 2-3 hours learning a lot about all the animals and nature around. Not 1 minute boaring! Don‘t hesitate to book a tour online! It‘s wonderful, also for us adults. We were lucky and could touch the baby tiger Tibet. thank you, Nuria, our tour guide!!!! We‘ll come back!
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