The region

Region of Valencia

The Region of Valencia offers numerous attractive proposals to get you out and about all year round. Enjoy the Mediterranean nature of inland towns and villages; discover the charming coves and beaches of Alicante’s Costa Blanca; enjoy Benidorm’s intense day and night life; travel from tradition to modernity and enjoy sightseeing in Valencia, dive into the best kept secrets of Castellón. This page offers you the best resources and places to visit in València Turisme according to the preferences and opinions of our tourism website users.

Some of the most iconic places to visit in the Region of Valencia include The City of Arts and Sciences in the capital city of Valencia, which is well-known for its magnificent offer in the cultural tourism department. Alicante and its centuries’ old history invite you to take a walk alongside the sea by the stunning promenade, or visit the Santa Bárbara Castle, which stands on Mount Benacantil at 166 metres high. Castellón also boasts a rich cultural offer: do not pass on the opportunity to visit the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, which was destroyed twice over the centuries, and rebuilt again in 1939 after the Spanish Civil War.

Whether you’re looking to spend your holidays in a quiet natural resort, or sampling the delicious cuisine of the Region of Valencia, there’s a wide range of options for you to choose from. If you’re going to visit Valencia, make sure you plan your trip in advance, because there are plenty of things to see and enjoy with your family or your friends.

Region of Castellon

Things to do in Castellón during your visit

It is perhaps the lesser known region of the Valencian Community, but you will be pleasantly surprised with the great amount of things to do in Castellón. Located north of the Region of Valencia, the perfect union between the mountains and the sea can be found in Castellón. It has over 120 kilometres of coastline and some of the most fascinating beaches in the Valencian Community. Crystal clear waters and a mild climate caress this stretch of coastline, called Costa de Azahar, peppered with lively towns that offer plenty of activity all year round.

Benicàssim, Oropesa del Mar, Peñíscola and Castellón de la Plana offer visitors a rich historical and cultural heritage. The diversity of Castellón is also tucked away in the land and marine ecosystems of its eight natural parks. Indescribably beautiful landscapes and trails offer adventure and tranquillity, as well as a broad selection of things to do in Castellon, like high quality rural tourism activities. Get to know picturesque towns and villages and medieval jewels such as Morella or Vilafranca.

Experiencing the marvellous cultural offer of the area, namely museums, architecture and sightseeing are only some of the things to do in Castellón de la Plana, the capital city of this region, the history of which dates all the way back to the Middle Ages.

In addition to the cultural and rural tourism offer of Castellon, one of its main attractions is the aforementioned town of Benicàssim, which welcomes thousands of tourists every year, thanks to its stunning beaches, lively nightlife and the renowned international music festival celebrated every year during the month of July, namely Festival Internacional de Benicàssim (FIB)