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Valencia got its name from the Romans in 138BC, in recognition of the bravery of its soldiers (“valentia” means bravery or valor in Latin).
The brave coastal city — Spain’s third largest — is home to a host of fabulous architecture, from medieval and Gothic to art nouveau and ultra-modern. Your driver will take you around the marina and into the city center, where you’ll see the sights that have made Valencia famous, including its perfectly circular bullring, North Station, and Mercado Central, the largest market in Europe. Wrap things up with an optional walk to the cathedral before heading back to the port.

Energy Level

Duration

3 hours

Type

RELAXING, CULTURED

Accessible

No

Shore Thing Highlights

  • Soak in Valencia’s architectural highlights — the bullring, North Station, its market, the Serrano Towers, and more

  • See the ultra-modern City of Arts & Sciences, a compelling, futuristic set of buildings designed by Spanish star-chitect Santiago Calatrava

  • Walk to the city’s cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece perfect for photos

Need to know

  • This Shore Thing is wheelchair accessible for collapsible wheelchairs and for Sailors who can navigate a few steps

  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

  • Approximately 1 hour of free time

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