The best getaway ideas for the October bank holiday weekend in the Region of Valencia

We’re travelling across Castellón, Valencia and Alicante to bring you ideas for the October bank holiday weekend in the Region of Valencia, with something to suit however you like to spend a few days away. You might prefer to follow your appetite through food and wine tourism, head  outdoors for something more active, or simply make time for a village you’ve been meaning to visit. There are also oodles of ideas for families,  so take note and start planning!

What to do over the October bank holiday weekend in the Region of Valencia 

• Hiking and cycling: ready for a challenge? Some of the Region of Valencia’s most rewarding, and demanding, trails are waiting at the Cathedral of Hiking, in La Vall de Laguar. If you’d rather get around on two wheels, pick one of our Greenways and start pedalling. 

• One last beach day with friends: head to València for a day on one of the city’s urban beaches, then watch the sun go down from a boat on L’Albufera. There could be worse ways to see out a day by the sea!

• Days out with the kids in settings straight from a storybook: venture into La Vall d’Uixó where you can travel along an underground river between the stalactites and stalagmites of the Cova de Sant Josep. Or head to Parc Miner del Maestrat between Culla and La Torre d’en Besora, where you’ll encounter a real mining train. 

• Wine country breaks: Fontanars dels Alforins may be a small municipality, but some excellent wines are made here. Fancy finding out what’s in the bottle and where it comes from? 

• A dose of culture: make a day of it in València, where you can join a guided visit at museums such as L’ETNO or IVAM. 

Where to go over the October bank holiday weekend in the Region of Valencia 

Choosing where to go for the October long weekend in the Region of Valencia comes with just one complication: there’s an awful lot to choose from. So, to make things a little easier, we’ve narrowed it down to a handful of villages, cities and landscapes. 

Which villages and landscapes should you visit over the October long weekend? 

• October bank holiday weekend in Castellón: put Prat de Cabanes-Torreblanca Natural Park on your list, along with Vilafamés, which has officially been recognised as one of Spain’s most beautiful villages. 

• October long weekend in Valencia: Castielfabib and La Puebla de San Miguel Natural Park give you two fantastic ways to spend your October long weekend in the Region of Valencia. 

• October long weekend in Alicante: there’s history at every turn in Alcoy, while just beyond the city you can head into Carrascal de la Font Roja Natural Park. 

What are the best breaks for the October bank holiday weekend in the Region of Valencia? 

We’ve put together a whole collection of two and three-day itineraries that can help shape your October bank holiday weekend in the Region of Valencia. Have a browse, see which one takes your fancy and start planning. 

• Follow the Via Augusta route, choosing a section anywhere from the Maestrat to La Vega Baja, and trace this legendary route through the Region’s Roman past as you discover the towns and villages along the way. 

• Spend a couple of days following our Castellón de la Plana itinerary, which works brilliantly for a family trip. And make sure the Castelló Planetarium makes it onto your list!

• See the more cultural side of València, moving between museums and monuments that take you through the city’s Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque heritage. 

• Head into the interior of the province of Valencia, where this itinerary leads you through villages that reveal the area’s landscapes and ethnographic heritage. 

• The Alicante coast really comes into its own once the temperatures begin to soften, and this Costa Blanca itinerary will help you make the most of it. 

• Or perhaps inland Alicante in autumn is more your thing. Castles, walking routes, quaint villages and places to explore with the kids mean you certainly won’t be short of things to do.