My impression of Valencia? This is a really easy place to have a good life. Glad we got a taste of it.
It feels like the San Diego of Spain in a lot of good ways. Its location right on the coast. A strong zoo/museum/aquarium game just around the corner from a sprawling city park. Plus, its status as the “third city” shields it from the crowds, frenzy, and urban chaos of Madrid or Barcelona, but its still large enough to have its own pull.
We stayed in a condo a very easy walk from the beach, so times we ventured into the city were more limited, but I could tell from the notices posted all around town that there’s no shortage of activity. Meetups, groups, community. Loved it there.
If I had to pick a long-term hub to base myself in Europe, and especially if I was really interested in Spain, Valencia would be on my short list.
Impression of Valencia