Valencia is now

It is not by chance that Valencia has been chosen as the best city to live in the entire world by expatriates of more than five different nationalities. Mediterranean, authentic and with a rich history, Valencia is becoming one of the most sought-after destinations in Europe. With 300 days of sunshine a year and an average temperature of 17°, the city is made for enjoyment of the outdoor life, whatever the season.    

Its over 160 kilometres of bike lanes cover the city from end to end, allowing you to travel through the gardens that run across the city along the old river course, get to its urban beaches, and even reach the two nature reserves connected to the city. Natural pantries such as the surrounding farmland, sea and paddy fields of La Albufera provide locally sourced products for restaurant tables, to the delight of palates truly committed to sustainability. 

All this, together with 2000 years of history that have dotted the urban landscape with museums and historical sites from every period, contrasting with the avant-garde architecture such as the buildings of the City of Arts and Sciences.   

What is more, in 2022, new attractions will make Valencia the destination of the year. Come experience the year of Valencia! 

 

DESTINATION VALENCIA

Discover why Valencia is your next getaway

capital diseño

World Design Capital

Valencia is the epicentre of the design world in 2022. The best time to discover the work, creativity and innovation capacity of designers, architects, interior designers and professionals who have made their mark on the city and enabled it to become an international benchmark – from traditional ceramics, silk and gold and silverwork to the futuristic designs of the City of Arts and Sciences.
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European Capital of Smart Tourism

The city is also the capital of innovative tourism development this year. Along with Bordeaux, Valencia has been chosen as the Capital of Smart Tourism for its progress and achievements in the areas of sustainability, accessibility, digitalisation, and cultural heritage and creativity.
SMART CITY
Jardín del Turia Valencia

The healthiest city

Valencia has once again been named the healthiest city in the world by Money.co.uk, a renowned financial products consultancy. For the second year running, the results of this study have recognised the capital of the Turia River as the city that best cares for the health of its inhabitants and visitors.
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Sustainable cuisine with stars

Valencia remains strongly committed to food sustainability. It is home to the FAO World Centre for Sustainable Urban Food, which analyses the nutritional challenges faced by large cities. The city has also demonstrated the quality of its cuisine and of the crops from its natural pantries, such as the Huerta and the Mediterranean, by receiving three new Michelin stars in 2022. That makes for 7 restaurants with 9 stars.
DELICIOUS VLC
Caixa forum proyecto

CaixaForum Valencia, a new cultural venue

Can you imagine wandering through an avant-garde building viewing art in the Mediterranean light? This is what the new CaixaForum Valencia offers. After the solid experience in cities like Madrid and Barcelona, Valencia will now have its own cultural centre located in the spectacular Ágora building, in the City of Arts and Sciences.
CAIXAFORUM
Conciertos Valencia Ciudad de las artes y de las ciencias

The year of live music #ListenValencia

Music is part of the city’s soul, like design, gastronomy and the Mediterranean way of life. Concerts and festivals are back, opening another year’s calendar of must-attend events like the acclaimed Festival de les Arts, 4ever Fest and Concerts de Vivers, along with new additions like Diversity Valencia.
LISTEN VALENCIA
Maratón Valencia Ciudad Running CAC

Venue for major sporting events

Its landscape and climate make it an ideal city for any sport for competitions. In 2022, Valencia will be home to major events, such as the Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Half Marathon and Marathon, the Davis Cup and the Grand Prix Moto GP. What is more, Valencia has been chosen to host the 2026 Gay Games, a gathering that will include 15,000 athletes, for which preparations are already underway.
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Estacion Joaquin Sorolla

More trains between Madrid and Valencia

The AVLO, Renfe's new high-speed rail service, has started operating between Madrid and Valencia. With 438 seats per train, it takes 95 minutes and runs on 100% renewable energy. In addition, Ouigo, a subsidiary of France's SNCF, and Iryo, owned by Air Nostrum and Trenitalia, are also expected to start serving the route this year.

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