Valencia - Costa del Azahar holiday apartments, homes and villas

Why choose a holiday home in Valencia - Costa del Azahar?

Welcome to Mediterranean Spain! A strong Moorish history is found in nearly every aspect of this region, from agriculture to arts.

Visitors are surprised to find that the oranges and rice cultivated here are among the best in the world. You may come for the silky sandy beaches and the endless sunshine but you will be stunned at preserved history.

Costa Azahar, the Orange Blossom Coast, has more than magnificent coastline. You can tour the 16th Century Tower of the King at castle Oropesa where they defended against pirates. What do you do after the scorching nightlife of Costa Blanca?

Valencia has a flavorful marketplace, the baroque Santos Juanes Church, and you will not want to miss the Silk Market. Awesome views are gained from the bell tower, El Miguelete in area that specializes in local desserts and coffee drinks.

Goya, Velazquez, El Greco compete for your attention with collections of native Valencian artists at the Fine Arts Museum San Pio V.

Master Gardeners will want to take their "green thumbs" to the Botanic Garden. Created in 1567 to perform research on medicinal plants it is a one-of-a-kind green space.

It is forbidden "not to touch" at the Science Museum and just try to keep the kids away from the Oceanographic which houses a giant sea park and aquarium.

Many say that you can experience a lifetime in a day in Valencia.

Contribution post: 11 June 2010