Valencia
About Valencia ☀️
Valencia, officially València, is the capital of the autonomous community of Valencia and the third largest city in Spain after Madrid and Barcelona, with around 800,000 inhabitants in the administrative centre. It’s known for its City of Arts and Sciences, with futuristic structures including a planetarium, an oceanarium and an interactive museum. Valencia also has several beaches, including some within nearby Albufera Park, a wetlands reserve with a lake and walking trails.
Valencia is an up-and-coming international tech hub and has been granted the title of World Design Capital for 2022 by the WDO.
What to see and do 👀
Quick guide 🗺
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Weather
🌤 14°C + 💦 Damp (81%) = feels 14°
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High Season
August
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Internet
32Mbps
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Safety
👍 Good
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English Speaking
👌 Okay!
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Walkability
🚶♀️Great! 👍
Cost of living 💶
A big appeal for those looking to relocate to Valencia, is the cost of living which is on average €1500 to €2000 per month for rent, bills, shopping, dinning, transport, etc.
Emergency Service
Emergency Service
The emergency phone number is 112, valid and free in the entire Spanish territory.
- EMERGENCY SERVICE - Phone: 112
- HEALTH CARE PHONE (24 Hours) - Phone: + 34 900 161 161
- AMBULANCE SERVICE - Phone: + 34 963 67 73 75
- RED-CROSS - Phone: + 34 963 67 73 75
Pharmacies
In Spain, medications are obtained at pharmacies (farmacias). They are all marked with a green cross. Pharmacies are generally open from Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 21:30, and Saturday from 09:30 to 14:00, they close on Sundays and Holidays. Information about pharmacies open 24 hours a day (Farmacia de guardia) can normally be found displayed on the door or windows of any pharmacy.
NIGHT PHARMACIES – Phone: + 34 900 500 952
Medical Emergency
In case of a medical emergency go directly to a hospital, where emergency services are generally available. A social security health card (TSI), a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) for an EU resident visiting Spain or proof of private insurance should be presented at the hospital.
Public Holidays
1st January – New Year’s Day
6th January – Three Kings Day – children receive Christmas presents
22 January – San Vicente Martir (only in Valencia city)
15th-19th March – Las Fallas festival
19th March – St. Joseph’s Day (Father’s Day)
Late March or early April – Maundy Thursday
Late March or early April – Good Friday
1st May – Labour Day
Second Sunday May – Our Lady of the Forsaken
1st May – Labour Day
Second Sunday May – Our Lady of the Forsaken
Mid June (Sunday) – Feast of Corpus Christi
15th August – Feast of the Assumption
9th October – Valencia Regional Day
12th October – Spanish National Day
1st November – All Saints’ Day
6th December – Constitution Day
8th December – Feast of the Immaculate Conception
25th December – Christmas Day