During a holiday in Valencia you fell in love with the beautiful city of Valencia. But is Valencia also a suitable place for a second home? Love is blind and you probably won’t know for sure until you’ve made the decision. Still, there are ways to prepare well so that you can make a well-considered decision. Are you still happy when you get over the first crush? These five things are important to know and experience on forehand in Valencia.

The customs and culture

Daily life in Valencia is probably very different from what you are used to at home. Many of these differences have to do with climate. The long warm summer months ensure a daily schedule in which a hot meal is eaten at noon. A siesta is often held after the hot lunch. Not everyone participates in this, but people do stay out of the sun during the hottest hours of the day. In the evening from around 20:00 the city comes to life again. With a tapas tour from Suzie from Tours in Valencia you will hear and taste much more of this.

The climate in Valencia

The summer months are dry and warm, often above 30 degrees Celsius and at night you also have tropical nights above 25 degrees Celcius. The autumn is still warm, but there can be a heavy shower and the temperature drops considerably ‘gota fría’. The winter, on the other hand, is dry and during the day the temperature can still rise to about 20 degrees Celsius. At night it cools down considerably, and the temperature can even drop just above freezing. In the spring the temperature rises slowly, but also be prepared for a heavy spring shower.

The traditions and celebrations

Valencians do like a party. There are 600 registered holidays in the Comunidad Valenciana. That’s almost two a day. Not all in the city of Valencia though! Every village or municipality has its own festivals and there is often something to do. It is best to participate in the parties yourself or at least go and watch. Valencian fiestas are accompanied by a lot of music, dancing, food and drink and fireworks. The shops are often closed during the holidays. The cheerful guides of Verrassend Valencia tell you all about the parties such as the Las Fallas celebration and much more.

The security in the city

Valencia is a safe city! Watch out for pickpockets, especially in busy places such as in the metro or on a busy square. Valencia is a city with 800,000 inhabitants and nowadays there are many tourists and that attracts pickpockets. Apart from that, Valencia is still a safe and friendly city. Even at night there are many people in the parks and on the streets. You can find security cameras on every street corner.

Get to know the different districts

The historic city center, especially El Carmen, is pleasant due to its central location with many restaurants, bars and public transport. The disadvantage is the crowds during the day and at night and that it is difficult to park. Ruzafa is located just south of the historic center and has many cool shops and restaurants. Prices have risen considerably in recent years. The Cabanyal area near the beach is booming. But what is the next up-and-coming neighborhood? During a private tour, Fleur from FitIn Valencia will show you all the interesting neighborhoods in the city.

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