Enjoy this October bank holiday weekend in the Region of Valencia

Published 24/09/2020

The long weekend this October is the perfect opportunity to do something special. Read our guide to discover the very best culture, countryside, beaches and villages the Region of Valencia has to offer.

Getaways are the perfect way to re-energise. The perfect way to live extraordinary moments. The perfect way to keep discovering the world around us. As the October bank holiday weekend draws near, why not start thinking about how you’re going to spend these precious days with the people you love most? 

Here in the Region of Valencia we’ve got everything you need to disconnect, explore, live and feel. Always welcoming with open arms and waving goodbye with a hasta pronto, the region offers a wide range of destinations and activities, making it one of the most loved areas of Spain. Discover what to do in the Region of Valencia to make the very most of the bank holiday weekend in October.  

Soaking up culture in the Mediterranean

Culture abounds in the Region of Valencia. Here you can discover a great legacy of history and art representing our past and present and reflecting the wealth and diversity of the cultures that have lived in the Region of Valencia over the centuries. 

The result? Over 1,500 places of cultural interest, 11 UNESCO world heritage sites, 32 historic and artistic centres (declared by the Spanish Ministry for Culture and Sport), nationally and internationally renowned festivals and more. 

An epitome of this is the Silk Road, a network of trading routes that were created for the commerce of Chinese silk in the 2nd century BC. By the 15th century, silk had arrived in València city, where its production was renowned around the world. Lonja de la Seda and Colegio del Arte Mayor - Museo de la Seda are some of the greatest exponents of trade in the 18th century, the golden age of Valencian silk.

The legacy of the Borgia, the most powerful family in Europe between the 15th and 16th centuries, is another cultural treasure in the Region of Valencia. The land of the Borgias is a unique experience that will take you on an exploration this October bank holiday weekend of sites including San Nicolás church in València, Palau Ducal in Gandia, Torre de los Borja in Canals and the spectacular Santa María monastery in Simat de la Valldigna. 

The Holy Grail Route, Dinosaur Routes and the network of contemporary art galleries also offer lots of culture for you to soak up this long weekend, enriching your mind and your body. 

Enjoying the great outdoors in the Mediterranean

The countryside in the Region of Valencia is a veritable natural wonderland. Activities such as wine tourism, agrotourism, olive oil tourism and fish tourism are the perfect way to travel across the breadth and depth of the region and savour the local products grown in the land or caught from the sea and then served up in delicious feasts that will delight your palate. 

What’s more, the Region of Valencia offers boundless opportunities to connect to nature in its various protected natural parks. Whether you’re into ecotourism or birdwatching, the great outdoors awaits this October bank holiday weekend so you can breathe in the wonderful fresh air. 

If instead you’re looking for an adventure, the Region of Valencia has got a whole load of active tourism activities on offer. Diving, water sports, cycling, mountain biking, hiking and much more are all available in the region, enabling you to soak up the beauty of our beaches and mountains while doing what you enjoy the most.  

Having fun at the beaches in the Region of Valencia 

The turquoise Mediterranean seas flank the provinces of Castellón, Valencia and Alicante, offering up extraordinarily beautiful seascapes. And as if that weren’t enough, the Region of Valencia enjoys a wonderful climate boasting 2,500 hours of sun a year. So wonderful, in fact, that you can spend the October bank holiday weekend at the beach. 

Whether you find yourself walking through the tranquillity of Els Terrers in Benicasim and la Romana in Alcossebre, relaxing on the sand surrounded by the rugged beauty of cala del Moraig in Benitachell and cala del Albir in l’Alfàs del Pi or enjoying the wide range of family-friendly activities offered at Almardá beach in Sagunto and Aigua Blanca beach in Oliva, an incredible beach is always within easy reach in the Region of Valencia. 

The Valencian coastline has many blue flag beaches, making us the region with the most distinctions per square kilometre in the country. Whether with the kids, your loved one or friends, discovering the 500 kilometres of the coastline in the Region of Valencia is an adventure you’ll never forget.  

Visiting inland villages

The inland villages in Valencia are just as stunning as the coastline. This October bank holiday weekend is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in charming villages, get to know the warmth of the locals and live wonderful traditions dating back centuries. Experiences that envelop all the senses. 

You could spend your free time wandering the pretty streets of Morella, the historic centre of Vilafamés, the covetes dels moros in Bocairent, the castle in Biar or the hanging bridges in Chulilla. And, of course, you mustn’t neglect the food. Tuck into traditional dishes, paellas, aniseed or sweet potato pastisset and sip on designated origin wines. Simply delicious. 

All this is our culture, our history and our essence. This October bank holiday enjoy a getaway in the Region of Valencia and live unforgettable memories with your loved ones.