Map of Valencia area, ... it's the third-largest city in Spain, but Valencia feels almost like a small town. ... the Center City, the University Area, Cánovas and the beaches.

In this guide, I’ll break down the best areas to stay in Valencia, what each one is like, and recommend the best hotels in each one. Whether you’re looking to be close to the beach ...

Spanish authorities have closed a number of beaches in the Valencia region after a mysterious white material washed ashore.

The city council of Valencia, Spain, on Tuesday closed three beaches on the Mediterranean coast after oil or fuel from a spill washed up on a 2-km (1.2-mile) line of sand. The cause of the spill ...

An image posted on social media on June 8, 2025, by the local administration in Guardamar de la Safor, in southern Valencia, Spain, shows an unknown white material littering a local beach.

Andrew Ferren regularly reports on travel, art and museums for The New York Times. He has lived in Spain for 20 years and frequently visits Valencia. Founded by the Romans in 138 B.C. and long ...

VALENCIA, Spain (Reuters) - The city council of Valencia, Spain, on Tuesday closed three beaches on the Mediterranean coast after oil or fuel from a spill washed up on a 2-km (1.2-mile) line of sand.