VALENCIA, Spain
Valencia, located on the eastern coast of Spain on the shores of the Mediterranean, is a Spanish city and province that is the capital of its own Valencian Community.
It's known for its blend of history, modern architecture like the City of Arts and Sciences, and relaxed lifestyle, which has led it to be recognized in 2025 as one of the best cities to live in.
Valencian cuisine
Valencian cuisine is Mediterranean. Its basic ingredients are vegetables, seafood, and meat.
The gastronomy of Valencia is based on products from its garden (vegetables, rice), highlighting rice dishes such as Valencian Paella and fideuà, as well as the refreshing drink of horchata.
Valencian Culture
Valencia is internationally known for Las Fallas, a local festival held in March, as well as for Valencian paella, traditional Valencian ceramics, crafts with traditional costumes, and the architecture of the City of Arts and Sciences, designed by Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela.
In 2012, Boston's Berklee College of Music opened a satellite campus at the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía, its first and only international campus outside the U.S.
