Visit Valencia on a Spanish Riviera Cruise from Destination Oceans!

Take a Spanish Riviera cruise and experience all the liveliness, color, and flavor of Espana. When you travel to Valencia aboard your cruise ship, you will discover a city on the verge of cultural explosion. In the past years Valencia has been in the process of building a world class cultural and educational center, the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, (City of Arts and Sciences). This architectural masterpiece is a delight to the eyes and the mind. Here you will find a beautiful complex housing an IMAX theater, the largest aquarium in Europe, an interactive science museum, and a planetarium. Make sure to visit this new and exciting addition to Valencia on your cruise of Spain and the Mediterranean.

There is much more to see and experience in Valencia than just the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias. There are many art and history museums throughout the city that will enhance your understanding of the region. The cuisine is superb, as Valencia is the original home for Spanish Paella. Give this flavorful regional dish a try when you are in Valencia; it comes in many varieties; all are based on rice and often flavored with saffron. There is a wide variety of vegetables, meats, and seafood used in paella, and everyone has their favorite recipe.

Of course, it is completely acceptable to enjoy much of your time in Valencia on a warm, sandy beach. Enhance your tan and stop for a relaxing, long meal at one of the seafront restaurants or cafs. If you would rather get a feeling for the city life in Valencia, travel to the medieval city center. There you can shop in the funky boutiques of the Carme neighborhood, or spend time in the Jard Botanic - a charming secret garden behind the Casa Museu Josep Benlliure.

On your cruise of Spain and the Mediterranean, Valencia will be a unique highlight. Make sure to enjoy the city's many attractions, or take the time to relax in style on the beach. When you book your Spanish Riviera cruise with Destination Oceans, you will be able to customize your vacation. Call to speak with one of our certified cruise specialists and discover how Destination Oceans helps you craft Your Vacation, Your Way!