Valencia Algiers Ferry

Valencia Guide

The Spanish city of Valencia lies on the Mediterranean Sea coast in the Valencia region of the country. It is Spain's third largest city, after Madrid and Barcelona, and lies on the banks of the Turia River, on the east coast of the Iberian Peninsular, on the Gulf of Valencia. One of Spain's largest lakes, the Albufera, is located around 11 km to the south of the city and forms part of the Parc natural de l'Albufera (the Albufera Nature Reserve).

The city has an international reputation and is known for the Las Fallas festival held in March each year, for its traditional Valencian ceramics and for the architecture of the City of Arts and Sciences designed by Santiago Calatrava and Felix Candela. Also popular with tourists are its ancient winding streets, containing many Roman and Arabic buildings, and it cathedral which was built between the 13th and 15th centuries. Adjacent to the cathedral is the Gothic Basilica of the Virgin and the Silk Exchange which was built in an early Valencian Gothic style and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Port of Valencia has regular passenger services to and from the Balearic Islands and Italy, along with a growing number of visiting cruise ships.