Flights to Valencia are best for visiting the city of Valencia itself, or for a vacation on the Costa Blanca, the popular coastline close to the city. 

Valencia airport is a convenient arrival point in Spain as it is pretty close to the city center. You can also get direct buses from some of the popular destinations along the coast.

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• Things to Do in Valencia
• Compare Prices on Flights to Valencia

Getting to and from Valencia Airport

Valencia Airport to Valencia City Center There are regular buses every 30 minutes costing around 1€ and taking approximately 15 minutes. There is also the Valencia Metro 

A taxi costs about 15€. It is likely to be cheaper to get the bus to the city and take a taxi from the bus station to your hotel.

Valencia Airport to Alicante and Benidorm If your final destination is Alicante or Benidorm, there are direct buses three times a day from Valencia airport. Tickets costs around 20€ to Benidorm and 25€ to Alicante but travel times vary. Check times and buy from ALSA.

Other Destinations from Valencia Airport You can get from Valencia airport to Denia, Javea, Altea, Alfaz del Pi, Bellreguart, Benisa, Benitachell, Calpe, Gandia, Gata de Gorgos, Oliva, Ondara, Pedreguer, Teulada and Vergel. Buy tickets from Movelia.

Visiting Valencia for the Fallas festival? Read about What to Do at the Fallas Festival.

How to Get from Valencia to Other Destinations in Spain

Main article: How to Get from City to City in Spain Valencia's main bus station is out of the city center and is likely to be a long walk or a taxi ride to your hotel.

Valencia's train station, on the other hand, is ideally located right in the center of the city.

Valencia forms part of a tight triangle with Madrid and Barcelona. For information on traveling between these cities, see Suggested Itinerary: the Big Three.

The coast to the south of Valencia is littered with nice beaches, most of which are easily accessible from Valencia by train and bus. For more information, see Costa Blanca beaches near Valencia.

Where is Valencia?

One the east coast of Spain, about four hours south of Barcelona. Some of the best beaches in Spain can be found in the 100km or so to the south of Valencia.

What to Do in Valencia

Despite being Spain's third largest city, the old town area, where you are likely to spend most of your time, is relatively small and compact. Valencia is the home of paella - there are paella restaurants throughout the city and in the surrounding villages. On the last Wednesday of August is the Tomatina Tomato Fight. Valencia's other big festival is Las Fallas. Read more on Festivals in Spain.
More: Valencia City Guide.

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