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Things to do in Valencia

Watersports

Blessed with miles of Mediterranean coastline and excellent weather, Valencia has no shortage of aquatic activities on offer. With so many beach towns dotted along Costa Blanca, you don’t have to go far from the city to enjoy the lapping waves. Activities range from surfing to wakeboarding, sailing and jet-skiing. Equipment is easily available from operators at the port. Valencia is also an excellent place for kite-surfing and sailing thanks to the appropriate winds and water conditions.

Diving

The entire coastline of Costa Blanca makes for some great diving, and most of these dive sites are just a short drive away from Valencia. Although Costa Blanca doesn’t offer the best visibility or marine life in Spain, it is still worth a try if you’re into diving. Numerous dive shops offer various PADI diving courses, equipment and excursions. Many of the dives take place in Denia and Javea. Contact the Centro de Buceo Bentos, Calle Pavía 31, for more details.

Tel: 96 356 4505.
Website: www.buceobentos.com

Cycling

Valencia is a great city to explore on two wheels, especially around the City of Arts and Sciences area lined with leafy gardens and traffic-free lanes. While there are plenty of cycling opportunities within the city, you can also explore the surrounding countryside on two wheels. It is advisable to sign up on a biking tour to go to the outskirts of the city as routes are not signposted or well marked. Orange Bikes, on Calle Editor Manguel Aguilar, has a variety of bikes available from mountain bikes to electric bikes.

Tel: 96 391 7551.
Website: www.orangebikes.net

Cruising

Thanks to its massive port, Valencia offers a myriad of cruise options: from one-hour sightseeing cruises along the coast to leisurely day trips. There are ferries to the Balearic Islands as well that make the journey in less than four hours. The glass-bottom boat trips also give you a chance to get up close and personal with the marine animals and explore the surrounding islets.

Hiking / trekking

Valencia’s multitude of mountainous terrains and undulating slopes make hiking a popular activity. A plethora of hiking opportunities outside the city can be enjoyed on day tours, with the Hoces Del Cabriel the most popular hiking option. The adventurous ones can also try out the Via Ferrata at Dos Aguas. Multi-adventure outfitter Avensport organises these trips along with a variety of activities from rafting to canyoning.

Tel: 96 123 5076.
Website: www.avensport.com

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