Why move to Costa de Valencia
Laze around on stunning beaches, mess about on boats, stroll through ancient history and eat the most authentic paella in Spain.
The Costa de Valencia is a stretch of coastline located in southeast Spain between the Costa Blanca and Costa de Azahar. With hot summers, mild winters and approximately 2,700 hours of sunshine a year, this beautiful coast attracts visitors year round.
With miles of stunning beaches, the exciting city of Valencia close-by and a number of historic towns and villages in the area, this stretch of coastline puts you within easy reach of many excellent days out. With its hidden coves and horseshoe bays, you will be spoilt for choice for a day at the beach. Alternately, if you fancy venturing further afield you can get the ferry to Ibiza from the port of Valencia or the port of Gandia.
Gandia itself is well worth a visit, with its beautiful historic centre and numerous excellent restaurants. The city was an important commercial and cultural centre during the medieval period and offers its visitors a glimpse into Spain’s past with the Gothic Ducal Palace and the Collegiate Basilica of Santa Maria of Gandia (known locally as “La Seu”).
Time travellers are also advised to head north to Sagunto where you’ll be confronted with a dramatic hilltop view of Sagunto castle. Here, you will be able to explore Pompeii-esque ruins which include Iberian, Roman and medieval remains and even a Roman amphitheatre
Of course, you could opt for a spot of culinary history and head to the birthplace of paella, the Albufera Natural Park. The park is home to Spain’s largest lake and is home to a wide variety of wildlife. Take a boat out onto the lake and view the breathtaking sunset or head to the nearby village of El Palmar to sample All i Pebre, a rice dish made with eels fresh out of the lake.
The lake isn’t the only place for messing about on boats, however, and lovers of watersports can find everything they need dotted along the coastline. The province offers over 3,700 mooring points and Valencia has its own Royal Sailing Club. There is a sailing complex at Cullera, and nautical sports centres can be found at Canet d´en Berenguer and Pobla de Farnals.
