In this guide, I’m sharing 30 fun and worthwhile Valencia activities for first-time visitors–from top attractions and local food experiences to beach spots and hidden gems.

Valencia, Spain’s third-largest city, as with any dynamic hub of culture and innovation, offers an incredible blend of ancient history, modern architecture, and natural beauty. Nestled on the ...

Andrew Ferren regularly reports on travel, art and museums for The New York Times. He has lived in Spain for 20 years and frequently visits Valencia. Founded by the Romans in 138 B.C. and long ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jennison Grigsby, an American mom and yoga teacher who lives in Valencia, Spain. It's been edited for length and clarity.

Specifically, in 2019 Valencia registered 203 cruise ship stopovers and 435,000 cruise passengers, 16% of which embarked and disembarked in the Port of Valencia using the city as a base," PAV said.