What means the saying "To remain under the moon of Valencia"?
This phrase is applied when someone waited for something and could not obtain it. Its origin comes from the time at which Valencia was a walled city. The doors of the city were closed at certain hour, and those that had not arrived on time, had to spend the night out of the city, under the moon of Valencia.

Why the tower-bell tower of the Valencia Cathedral is called "Miguelete"?
The bell tower of the Cathedral is known popularly as "the Miguelete" because it was blessed 29 of September of 1418, day of San Miguel.

Why is called paella the well-known plate of rice?
The word paella comes from Latin patella. So is called the metallic container, of little height, that is used to cook, and in Valencia, it is used like synonymous of frying pan. Therefore, the frying pan where this plate of rice cooks is called paella, and the rice that is cooked in it, was called "paella rice", and after, only "paella".

Which is the best time of the year to visit Valencia?
Although its benign climate allows the tourism the year throughout, the best time to visit Valencia is, without a doubt, from March to September. If you want to live the "fallas", you will have to come between the 15th and the 19th of March.
In order to enjoy beaches, the best time is from June to September.

Where could I eat authentic Valencian paella?
Most of the valence restaurants have an important set of rice dishes, and practically all include the paella between their plates. You should know that the Valencian paella does not contain seafood between its ingredients, only vegetables, meat (chicken and rabbit) and rice. Consult our section of Gastronomy to obtain a recipe of the Valencian paella.
We recommended the restaurants of the Stroll of Neptune, in the Beach of the Malvarrosa, and those of the Palmar, town of fishermen located in the Lagoon (Natural Park located at 10 km from Valencia). As much in the Malvarrosa as in the Palmar, You will be able to take a delicious paella and, simultaneously, to enjoy the landscape.

How to find lodging in fallas?
If you plan to visit Valencia in fallas, look for lodging with enough advance. In February already you will have difficulties to choose. If you don't find lodging in Valencia, I advise you to look for room in Cullera, located coastal population at 30 km from Valencia, and very well communicated by train, that at time of fallas has a very extensive schedule. In a passage of half an hour, you will arrive with the train from neighborhoods at downtown. You will save traffic problems (in fallas is impossible to drive) and you'll be able to rest at night, very difficult thing in Valencia. And step, you will be able to enjoy the beach of Cullera.

Is Valencia a safe city?
Valencia is a safe city, but be cautious, you must watch your bags, cameras and valuables objects, because the tourists are a pole of attraction for the pickpockets and thieves. Don't leave anything of value in the car and pay attention in the agglomerations, because the multitudes attract the pickpockets.

What beaches do you recommend?
In the first place, the Malvarrosa Beach, by its very long marine stroll, its amplitude, the services that offer (restaurants, showers, recreation zones, rescue), by its proximity to the city, and the tranquillity of its waters.
And also, the Saler Beach, because is a protected natural space, so it conserves the aspect of a virgin beach, with dunes and the typical vegetation of the coastal zone. The Saler is 10 km away from Valencia, in South direction.