Cultural tourism in the Region of Valencia

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The Region of Valencia has a great artistic and cultural legacy. From rock art dating back millennia to countless castles and galleries displaying contemporary works, our destination will plunge you into a world of artistry and history.

Cultural tourism in the Region of Valencia has been formed by centuries of history. Across the destination, you’ll have the opportunity to see ancient paintings depicting the collection of honey dating to between 9000 and 1400 BC and a contemporary art museum housed in a Gothic palace in Vilafamés. Use our searcher to discover museums, cultural tours, festivals and much, much more.

There is a wealth of cultural tourism on offer in the Region of Valencia, in part because we have been the home of great artists who have left behind enduring literary, architectural, sculptural and artistic legacies.

Our land has been inhabited by ancient civilisations that built countless towers, walls and castles. We’ve kept alive oral traditions that are part of our DNA and every week a session of the Water Tribunal is still held in València.

The footprints of dinosaurs, dry stone constructions protected by UNESCO as well as Immaterial Heritage like Las Fallas, La Mare de Déu de la Salut Festival in Algemesí and Misteri d’Elx: we are a destination that breathes culture.

Use our searcher to find cultural activities in the provinces of Castellón, Valencia and Alicante and start planning getaways to soak up the culture. Experience festivals with long traditions, wander around fascinating archaeological museums, enjoy listening to our bands and feel our palpable cultural legacy and the spark that inspires avant-garde artists.

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In the footsteps of the Cathar roads through the north of the Valencian Community

Experience the ancient paths and historic towns that the Cathars traveled 700 years ago in their exile from Occitania to the northern lands of the Valencian Community, discovering a unique tourist heritage, with stories of the Inquisition, hidden secrets, medieval legends, magical places and medieval gastronomy to live an extraordinary experience, following in the footsteps of the Valencian Cathars, known as the bonshomes.

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Departure by bus from Alicante or Valencia, arrival in Villena and guided visit to the Castle, visit the treasure in the Museum of the City and visit the old town. Visit to the Francisco Gómez winery and tasting of five wines and two AOVES accompanied by local bread, local sausage, cheese and snacks. Tapas lunch at the winery.

Silk Road weekend

A route during which we are going to discover where silk comes from and why it is so important in Valencia. Itinerary of 4 days. Transfer and accommodation.

Guided tour of the historic center with a visit to the silk college, Silk Market (UNESCO) and Valencian silk store. Silk painting workshop - enjoying art, ceramics, colors and silk ... Afterwards, transfer to the Valencian garden to eat traditional Valencian paella and enjoy horseback riding and visit the barraka - traditional house. Airport transfer.

Street art tour

Through this route we will discover the difference between graffiti and street art or urban art. We will visit the old neighborhood of El Carmen, discovering art in its streets and the different artists who have participated, giving the necessary keys to interpret their work. At the end of the tour, you will be able to recognize the works on the different walls of the city.

Are you coming to discover them? Do you dare to live the experience?

A sculptural walk around the city of Valencia

Mariano Benlliure will be the guideline of our visit and with him we will tour the city of Valencia paying special attention not only to the city but also to the sculptures that decorate it. It is a time when the institutions spent a lot of money on public works and sculpture is generally manifested in their squares. Large avenues, groves, parks, gardens and monumental sculptures that will guide our walk through the city.

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The Way of El Cid in the Region of Valencia

Can you imagine following in the footsteps of one of medieval history’s greatest heroes? Familiarise yourself with this route, which traces the journey of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, the Campeador.

May getaways in the Region of Valencia: places to go and things to do

Your plans for the month of May could take you to the mountains or the sea, each with something special to offer. Fancy making the most of those first warm days of May in the Region of Valencia?

Discover Valencia’s rice fields

Here’s everything you need to know to enjoy the rice fields of l’Albufera de Valencia. Get ready for some truly spectacular scenery.

Archaeological museums in Alicante

The archaeological museums across Alicante province bring to life the story of the ancient civilisations that once settled here. Come and discover the treasures they left behind.