Architecture
The City of Arts and Sciences: Valencia in science-fiction mode
Hemisfèric, science museum, Umbracle, Palau de les Arts and Oceanogràfic: how to visit Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences, what’s free, what you pay for, and our tips.
Discover
Valencia break
Two to three hours from the Costa Blanca, Valencia is perfect for a weekend: architecture, the Oceanogràfic, great places to eat and family ideas.
Aquarium
Oceanogràfic Valencia: our weekend away, and my ‘wow’ moment with the belugas
Europe’s largest aquarium, as we experienced it: our weekend in Valencia, the shark tunnel, the belugas (my favourite), 2026 prices by date, parking and our visiting tips.
Family
Valencia with kids: our plan for little explorers
Gulliver park, the Turia gardens by bike, Bioparc, the Oceanogràfic, the science museum and Malvarrosa beach: our plan for visiting Valencia with children without wearing anyone out.