Valentines Day in Valencia, ideas for a romantic day in this beautiful city.
So the most romantic day of the year is aproaching, St. Valentines, so I thought I would give you some ideas of how to treat that special person to a romantic time in Spain´s 3rd City, Valencia.
Start the day with a breakfast on one of Valencia´s many open air plazas - The Plaza de la Virgen has a lovely tranquil feel to it, totally pedestrianised with a large fountian offering that relaxing water effect. (photo)
Then from there a short stroll past the Cathedral in to the Plaza de la Reina where you can take a romantic Horse and Cart ride through the most historic areas of the city, peacefully trotting through the winding streets admiring the architecture that dates back over 2000 years. (photo)
Don´t forget to pick up some flowers from one of the many florists around the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (town hall square) (photo)
Or how about burning off a little bit of energy, why not wander down in to the dried up River bed and hire a "bicycle for 2", you can tandem ride the whole length of this beautiful leisure gardens that was once the River Turia.
There are cafes with open air terraces for that "almuerzo" (elevens´s) or lunch.
A cycle along the River Turia in one direction will take you to the City of Arts and Sciences, a beautiful space age leisure zone offering a science museum, IMAX cinema, Shaded garden walkway "Umbracle" and the Oceanografic Aquarium complete with Dolphin show. Or in the other direction..to a beautiful Lake with large Swan peddle boats, and the Bioparc Zoo, a journey into Africa awaits you inside this new generation zoo. (photos)
Another option is to head out to the beach, its long palm tree lined promenade is lined with wonderful seafood restaurants ofering the best in Mediteranean cooking.
You can make use of Valencia´s new bike hire system..Valenbisi to help you get around, just sign up online or at one of the pay stations, and you can jump on and off bikes all over the city, a great way to get around.
Then as evening comes, check out the best of the Restaurants in Valencia, modern and sophisticated or traditional and homely, there is something to suit all tastes. Beach front, city centre or the trendy Avenida Francia with views to the Opera house.
Why not take in a film or the theatre, check out Whats on here. Theatre in Valencia Cinema in Valencia
If you are thinking of coming to Valencia and are looking for accommodation then what could be nicer than a lovely beach front apartment with beautiful views over the harbour - Port Saplaya Apartment or maybe you want to be in the heart of the historic city centre - Historic City Centre Apartment
Hopefully I have given you some food for thought, whatever you plan for St. Valentines, I hope you have a wonderful and romantic day.
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