Valencia

Discover Valencia for property value...

Valencia is Spain’s third largest city and was founded by the Romans as a retirement centre for long-serving legionnaires. It sits on the Mediterranean, in the middle of the Costa Azahar shoreline, and just to the north of the Costa Blanca.

Tourism forms a very small part of the provincial economy and thus living in the real Spain can become a reality in this unspoilt part of the country.

The city is surrounded by the fertile plains of the Orange Blossom Coast. The region features endless miles of lush orange groves and is famed for paella – its celebrated rice dish. The near perfect climate makes the area an ideal location for enjoying the outdoor life in your villa in Spain. For more details on the year round climate see here.

This colourful city and surroundings hosts year-round fiestas and there is a wide variety of things to see and do - see here for more information. With the international airport just 10 minutes from the city centre and country villas located no more than a few minutes drive away, it is a perfect place to find Spanish property for sale.

Within a 15 mile radius of the city you can find the peace and tranquillity you long for – while being close to the more than one million inhabitants of one of Europe’s most lively and vibrant cities.

As well as relaxing in the beautiful surroundings of these outlying areas you can also benefit from the nearness of the coastal beaches, an international airport, universities, schools, hospitals, and some of the largest shopping centres in Spain. After taking the time to learn Spanish, you can also find endless opportunities for employment or starting your own business as Valencia is one of Spain’s major and fastest growing business centres.

If you looking for a home in Spain – the typical Spanish villa or an apartment – you will find the widest possible choice in Valencia. Happily, the area remains largely undiscovered by international developers. However, this likely to change over the coming years as the airport expands and new high-speed rail links bring the city to within two hours of Madrid.

This growth will be further accelerated by the news that the the city is to host the 2007 America's Cup - the yacht sailing world's biggest international event. This announcement means that national and regional governments will bring forward and expand a wide variety of plans - such as rebuilding the port area and airport.

In November 2003 the Valencian regional government (Conselleria de Territorio y Vivienda de Communidad Valenciana) reported that area around Lliria, known as the Campo de Túria, was the single fastest growing area in the provinces of Alicante, Valencia, and Castellon. The population had increased by 44% between 1991 and 2001 and the trend is accelerating.

As an extra attraction, property prices in Valencia are much lower than similar properties on the Costas Blanca or Brava. So if you are considering moving to Spain and the sunshine – then look to Valencia for some of the best value property investments on offer.

To see a selection of panoramic images of Valencia and Lliria click here.

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