Best time to visit Valencia
Best time of year to visit Valencia
Valencia is famous for its sandy beaches, so naturally a lot of visitors flock there during the summer season. For beach-goers, the best time to visit Valencia is in June and September. It will let you take advantage of the best weather and major local festivals and to avoid the most overcrowded period of the summer. A colourful Corpus Christi parade takes place every June. Later in the summer, you can see the spectacular Battle of Flowers, traditional Corrida de Rejones and Corrida de Toros, and dance to the rhythms of Arenal Sound in Burriana! For craziness and crowds join the famously massive tomato fight "La Tomatina" in Buñol in late August. Another peak time in the city is mid-March when Las Fallas celebrations take over Valencia. Those who want to explore the city without tourist crowds should plan come in the off-season from November to February. Your winter trip can be sweetened by turron and oranges.
10 THINGS TO DO IN VALENCIA (JULY 21 - JULY 30)
Corrida de Toros (Bullfighting)
A great opportunity to witness one of the most recognizable Spanish traditions
Corrida de Rejones
A different kind of corrida, which is a spectacle for lovers of the mastery of horse riding
Villajoyosa Moors & Christians Festival
For eight days, the whole city returns to the past by recreating a spectacular and brilliant battle that occurred in 1538
Swimming Season
When the swimming season begins, Valencia's beaches are the right place to be
Horchata Drink
A traditional Valentian drink, refreshing and exotic
Spanish Ham (Jamón) with Melon
A simple but beautiful and healthy summer snack
Spanish White Wines
Summertime is the season of white wines in Spain
Kitesurfing & Windsurfing
Plenty of beaches with thermal winds to choose from
Anchovies in Vinegar (Boquerones en Vinagre)
It is especially pleasant to go to the bar on a hot summer day, drink a glass of ice-cold beer and eat Boquerones en Vinagre!
White Water Rafting
Depending on the season, the river changes its mood, and therefore white water rafting can be more or less extreme
20 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE
Las Fallas (Fire Festival)
out of rangeA loud week full of fireworks and processions that ends with impressive igniting of huge dolls
Bous a la Mar in Denia
out of rangeAre you brave enough to lure a bull into the sea?
La Tomatina
out of rangeThe infamous crazy tomato fight you can take part in is the silliest and probably funniest event you may participate in Valencia
Battle of Flowers
out of rangeEnjoy one of the most spectacular event in July
Corpus Christi
out of rangeJoining this colorful parade is a great way to get to know Spanish traditions and customs
Hogueras de San Juan
out of rangeLight up some bonfires, enjoy fireworks, and celebrate the shortest night of the year
Region of Valencia Day
out of rangeEnjoy this colorful festival and have a taste of gorgeous local marzipan sweet
Virgen de los Desamparados
out of rangeA vibrant religious festivity dedicated to the patron of the city of Valencia
La Corda de Paterna
out of rangeThis magnificent half an hour spectacle in the sky will be an event you'll always remember
Semana Santa Marinera & Easter
out of rangeValencia's close relationship with the sea has contributed to the unique celebration of the Holy Week
New Year's Eve
out of rangeCelebrate Nochevieja in Valencian style: with 12 lucky grapes, fireworks, and parties
Surfing Season
out of rangeAfter the swimming season is over there begins the season of surfing on waves
Novillada
out of rangeA juvenile version of the classic corrida that will introduce you to beginner matadors and young bulls
Valencia Open 500
overAn event that gathered some of the world's most famous tennis players
Football Season at the Mestalla
out of rangeA stadium that hosts some of the most popular football matches in Spain
Arenal Sound
out of rangeOpen-air dance music festival by the Mediterranean sea
Oranges
out of rangeBlossom season or picking season, orange trees look amazing all year long
Cycling
out of rangeSpectacular landscapes, tasty food from different regions, and plenty of interaction with locals—this is why you should choose a bicycle as a main form of transport while in Spain
Turrón
out of rangeTurrón has confidently passed through centuries, using the traditional ingredients of the Moors: almonds, honey, egg yolks and sugar
Bunyols
out of rangeSweet and delicious—these are the words that best describe this famous dish
