Guide · Spain

Valencia & Costa Blanca

A Mediterranean route from Valencia’s old and new city to wetlands, Alicante, Elche and Cartagena.

5 days8 stopsModerate pace

The trip, in order

Follow the route day by day. Times and prices can change, so check official information before you travel.

Day 1

Historic Valencia

Valencia

  1. 1

    Valencia Cathedral

    Visit a layered historic church and climb the Miguelete tower when conditions and opening arrangements allow.

    Duration
    75 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Opening patterns, access controls and seasonal arrangements can change. Check the official website before travel for current opening information.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
  2. 2

    Mercado Central, Valencia

    Browse produce, local food and striking iron, tile and glass architecture in a working market.

    Duration
    75 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Opening patterns, access controls and seasonal arrangements can change. Check the official website before travel for current opening information.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 2

Future-facing Valencia

Valencia

  1. 1

    City of Arts and Sciences

    Explore a futuristic ensemble of museums, performance spaces, water features and family attractions.

    Duration
    75 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Opening patterns, access controls and seasonal arrangements can change. Check the official website before travel for current opening information.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
  2. 2

    L'Oceanogràfic

    Allow several hours for large aquariums, underwater tunnels and marine-life exhibits suited especially to families.

    Duration
    150 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Opening patterns, access controls and seasonal arrangements can change. Check the official website before travel for current opening information.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 3

Albufera

Valencia

  1. 1

    Albufera Natural Park

    Take a slower half-day for lagoon views, birdlife, rice-country scenery and village food traditions close to Valencia.

    Duration
    240 minutes suggested
    Price
    Free public access; paid activities may apply
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Opening patterns, access controls and seasonal arrangements can change. Check the official website before travel for current opening information.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 4

Alicante heights

Alicante

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    Castle of Santa Bárbara

    Go for castle history and some of the best panoramic views over Alicante and the Mediterranean.

    Duration
    105 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Opening patterns, access controls and seasonal arrangements can change. Check the official website before travel for current opening information.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 5

Palms and Rome

Elche / Cartagena

  1. 1

    Palmeral of Elche

    Walk through palm groves and gardens to understand a living cultural landscape rather than a single monument.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Free public access; paid activities may apply
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Opening patterns, access controls and seasonal arrangements can change. Check the official website before travel for current opening information.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
  2. 2

    Roman Theatre, Cartagena

    Follow a museum route that reveals the theatre dramatically within Cartagena’s dense historic centre.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check current admission
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Opening patterns, access controls and seasonal arrangements can change. Check the official website before travel for current opening information.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information