Category Archives: Valencia Province

How To Take A Day Trip To Valencia From Madrid

modern architecture at the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia

Planning a day trip to Valencia from Madrid but not quite sure where to begin? Don’t worry, you’re in the right place! After calling Spain home for over 10 years, I’ve done numerous day trips from the capital, including to Valencia. Despite the distance, it’s one of the easiest day trips from Madrid by train […]

How To Hike To Charco Azul Chulilla

Charco Azul Chulilla Valencia Spain seen from above.

The mesmerizing Charco Azul in Chulilla Spain is one of the most beautiful natural wonders surrounding the village. Set at the bottom of the Turia Gorge, it has clear blue water (thereof the name) and a wooden jetty makes it easy to enter the water without getting tangled in water plants. This natural paradise is […]

A Quick Guide to Chulilla (Valencia Spain) Including What To Do!

Me looking out on the view of Chulilla Valencia Spain.

Chulilla, Valencia Spain is a small village with surprisingly many things to do and incredible natural beauty. We went there when traveling by van in Spain and were baffled by the nature scene and hikes you could do straight from the village. But Chulilla is also home to fabulous medieval castle ruins crowning the hill […]

Hiking Ruta del Agua y Aqueducto de la Peña Cortada (Chelva Valencia)

Roman aqueduct in Ruta del Agua y Aqueducto de la Peña Cortada

Looking for a varied day hike near Valencia Spain with history and beautiful nature? Look no further than the Ruta del Agua y Aqueducto de la Peña Cortada in Chelva! We were recently traveling by van in the Valencia region and were looking for unique hikes in Valencia. We were thrilled to find this route! […]

ULTIMATE Guide to Cueva del Turche (Buñol) Swimming Spot!

Me and Atlas swimming in Cueva del Turche Buñol.

Cueva del Turche in Buñol is one of the most beautiful swimming spots near Valencia Spain. It’s easy to reach from the village famous for the Tomatina Festival (YES! That massive tomato fight that happens the last Wednesday of August every year!) Turche Cave near Valencia is a stunning waterfall with a swimming hole, a […]

9 INCREDIBLE Hikes in Valencia Spain You’ll LOVE!

stunning gorge openign with a turquoise lake in front of it on a hike Valencia.

Want to go hiking in Valencia Spain but not quite sure where to go? I don’t blame you, there are so many incredible hikes in Valencia’s surroundings and I struggled to decide where to go too. Luckily, there are some trails near Valencia that stand out and I totally fell in love with them, having […]

How To Hike Ruta del Agua, Buñol Spain: An EPIC Waterfall Hike!

A waterfall cascading into a waterhole nestled in deep green nature while hiking Ruta del Agua in Buñol.

Looking for an epic waterfall hike near Valencia Spain? Look no further than Ruta del Agua in Buñol. Located less than an hour from Valencia, and easily accessible by train and car, it’s a great escapade into the lush wilderness of the province. We recently spent a few days in Buñol and did this hike […]