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As the capital of the Valencian Community and Spain’s third-largest city, Valencia (also known as València) offers a fascinating blend of historical heritage, modern architecture, vibrant culture and world-famous food thanks to the famous 'paella'. Located along the Mediterranean coast, this town is perfect for those looking to enjoy pleasant weather all year round. In this travel guide, I'll show you the top things to do in Valencia, from the ten must-do attractions to lesser known hidden gems, including what to see and do, what and where to eat, and where to stay. At the end, I've also included a map so you can easily pinpoint all the places mentioned throughout this post.

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Each year during the first half of March, Valencia becomes an exuberant city with grand firecrackers and firework displays, towering satirical figures and loud music bands at every turn. This traditional festival is known as ´Las Fallas´ and if you happen to be in town during those days, you´ll quickly notice that this is a unique opportunity to experience the rich culture of the Valencian Community. Want to know more about this authentic celebration? Then keep on reading this travel guide about the Fallas in Valencia (Spain), based on my personal experience, to help you understand and navigate this festival like a local.

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Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the city of Alicante (also known as Alacant) is the capital of the homonyoums province, which in turn is part of the Valencian Community in southeastern Spain. Whether you're visiting for the first time or returning to explore deeper (like I am in June!), in this comprehensive travel guide I'll walk you through the best things to do in Alicante, what and where to eat, where to stay and some day trip ideas. At the end of this post, I've also included a map so you can easily pinpoint all the locations mentioned here.

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Another year is about to go by, and it's time to reflect on the destinations that I visited this year, and to start dreaming about the ones I'll be exploring in 2025. Even though 2024 was quieter in terms of travel compared to previous years, I still had my fair share. Here's my year in review, including my tentative travel plans for the upcoming year!

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