Back in 2012 I found myself living in Valencia, Spain. I slowly developed an itinerary for whenever anyone would visit me. It ended up being perfect for first time visitors to see the best of the city in just a few days. Whenever I hosted a visitor to “my” city, this is how I split it up! My love for Valencia knows no bounds, so hopefully you will come to love it too! Walking map…
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In 2012 I found myself living in Valencia. One of my favorite places to go for a long weekend was the enticing medieval town of Peñíscola, Spain. Sure it has great beaches, so why go here when you could go anywhere else? The reason is… the views! The small town of Peñíscola (pronounced “pay-nyis-co-luh) is centered around the 15th century Castillo de Papa Luna, a memorable castle-fortress overlooking the blue Mediterranean. It hovers over the…
Madrid - Spain’s capital city. Located in the direct center of the country, it draws in thousands of tourists each year. While admittedly not my favorite city in Spain (I feel it lacks some of the charm and character most Spanish cities have), it is still a great place worth visiting! I have been several times, and for a few of my visits I’ve had only 1 day to introduce the city to newcomers. Through…
While living in Valencia, Spain a trip to the thermal springs of Montanejos was one of the first day-trips I took out of the city. Check out the details below!: It was finally time to begin our “day-trip” out of Valencia with the tour company Go-Valencia. I hoped this tour would give us a chance to see a different aspect of the region, and that it would maybe be a little "off the beaten track".…
Valencia is a gorgeous Mediterranean city on the east coast of Spain. It's not typically a common stop in the country however, with most travelers opting to visit nearby Barcelona instead. For anyone who makes the great decision to visit this city though- it certainly won't disappoint! Check my curated list for the best Valencia things to do! I'll admit- I'm a little bit obsessed. After studying abroad there, spending a year living there, (and…
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