Many of the ancient landmarks of the city have been restored with a view to tourism. Valencia is host to approximately 840,000 tourists each year. Part of what is most exciting about visiting Valencia is that it has a medieval city. Some of the landmarks that are not to be missed are naturally in this area. These restored landmarks include the old Towers of the medieval city the Serrano Towers and the Quart Towers. Valencia also boasts monasteries such as the San Miguel de los Reyes monastery. This monastery is home to a specialized library which is well worth a visit. The white sandy Molvarrossa Beach is a site to behold with a 4km long paseo (complete quarters) and many restaurants and bars. There is a vibrant nightlife which makes it an attraction for many young visitors. A great many clubs have opened and during the summer season, there are also a lot of activities that take place on the beach. Down the coast, one can find the orange groves of the famous Valencia oranges.
This large number of annual tourists is partly due to the fact that Valencia has begun to host numerous world events. It features many convention centers. It is a host of the America's Cup which always promises to attract visitors numbering in the hundreds of thousands. It is also hosting an urban circuit of the F1 at the beginning of 2008.
Another attraction to the city is its rich culture, which can be seen on the streets. It is the home to traditional Valencian ceramics and lavishly decorated traditional dresses. The City of Arts and Sciences is an attraction for it beautiful architecture and renowned aquarium (which is the largest in Europe). There is a famous local festival every year in March, known as Las Fallas de Valencia when the city is literally set alight with a celebration of fire. La Tomatina is a yearly tomato fight that draws large crowds. The Semana Santa celebrations are well-known throughout Spain. There are a number of gardens in Valencia that are worth visiting. One of the most beautiful is Turia Gardens, which is an integral part of the city.
It is easy for tourists to travel around Valencia as the Valencia metro is easy to follow. There are a large number of five star hotels for tourists to choose from. In fact, there are a approximately 100 hotels ranging from two stars to five stars, as well as approximately 50 hostels, over 400 guest apartments, over 30 campsites and a couple of spas. This allows the city to accommodate the large number of visitors it receives each year.
One of the joys of being on this island is that, no matter where you are, especially when driving, you are never far from one of the many wonderful beaches or secluded little coves.
The infamous Balearic isle of Ibiza goes from strength to strength each year and is still the number one when it comes to clubbing holidays. If its nightlife youre after then this is the right island. It has a hedonistic heritage stretching back more than 30 years. Top clubs, on form djs, hot bands, a cosmopolitan mix of clubbers, local residents, freaks, mature partygoers, fresh faces, a wide range of sexualities and the full alphabet of celebrities modern Ibiza contains multitudes. Musically theres a wider choice now than ever before over ground, underground, rock, house, hip hop, techno, electro, r n b.
Restaurants in the country, high in the hills with magnificent views or under trees in peaceful meadows on beautiful beaches overlooking the azure sea and others in the resorts that have made Ibiza world famous. These restaurants are not necessarily the most expensive, but they are certainly among the best in terms of quality, value for money, ambience and service. Also included are those where the single attraction of excellent cuisine, historic setting, panoramic view, or exceptional character more than compensate for other possible shortcomings.
From sun worshippers to serious clubbers and shopaholics, everyones a winner with the choice of things to. Theres designer shopping, scuba diving, football you really will be spoilt for choice. Come for a break and a relax.
The natural environment of Ibiza is influenced both by Spain but also has a taste of Italy and islands such as Sardinia. Ibiza and Formentera are named the Pityouses after the pine trees, Pinus Halepensis, Juniperus Phoenicia, that grows abundantly on the land. Careful study of the island will reveal that the rock is very similar to most of the rock on the island, a sort of cross between limestone, sand, basaltic rock and dust.
The area is also home to the rare Monk seal, 11 species of reptile and 56 species of invertebrates. 170 species of migratory birds have been recorded in the coastal lagoons and salt works in the area. Ibiza is not all beach and late nights it is also home to some wonderful wildlife and lets hope that the environments many benefits to tourism will help sustain these natural resources for many generations of our children.
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