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Easter Weekend Break in
VALENCIA
Enjoy Easter in Spain!
Easter Sunday 8 April 2012
Easter in Spain (Semana Santa) is truly fantastic because the weather is good so it's a wonderful time to visit this lovely city.
There are many cheap flights to Valencia and lots of lovely hotels in the center of town or by the sandy Valencia beaches.
Easter Processions in Spain & Valencia (Romerias)There are processions and floats depicting the Passion followed by penitents dressed in pointed hoods and capes.
In Valencia the processions are held in the maritime barrios of Cabanyal, Cabanyemelar and Grau and this is where tourists and locals alike enjoy the 'romerias' (processions) over Semana Santa (Holy Week).
Easter Traditions in Spain and ValenciaHoly week (Semana Santa in Spain) culminates in 'Les Pascues'/'La Pascua' - Easter Sunday which is a joyous occasion.
For many families the Easter weekend break in Valencia means picnics in the beautiful Valencian countryside or a day out by the sea.
Things to do at Easter in ValenciaIf you do take an Easter weekend break in Valencia you'll find it's one of the best times to enjoy exploring the Old Quarter and sampling a meal or drink at one of the many open-air bars or restaurants in Barrio del Carmen
Take a stroll through the Turia Gardens and you'll come to the jaw-dropping City of Arts & Sciences. From here it's only a few minutes to the beach and the mouth-watering restaurants of Play de las Arenas.
 You can take a trip on a 'golondrina' around the harbor and see where the America's Cup was held.
You'll also see ferry boats heading for the balmy and lovely Balearic Islands of Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca.
You can hire a car and drive down the beautiful Mediterranean coast to the nearby fishing village of Albufera or Puzol where you'll find the beautiful Gran Casino Monte Picayo.
Enjoy the intoxicating scent of oranges from the miles and miles of orange groves that are part of this lovely area. For more information check out our page on the Valencia Region of Spain
Even if you don't take a drive you can still see orange trees asthey are all over the city of Valencia. Just imagine, if you feel like an orange you can just lean out of your window and pick one! No wonder it's called the Costa del Azahar - Orange Blossom Coast.
The city is also overflowing with mouth-watering tapas bars, restaurants and clubs and there are many fantastic places to go for your Easter weekend break in Valencia.
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