We have almost finished with scheduling our two weeks in Spain in late August. Coming from Granada and heading to Barcelona by car, we have two nights to spend somewhere in between. Candidate places are so far Valencia, Alicante or Aguilas (only one will be chosen). Do you have any other suggestions or can you make us decide over this?
What we want is a place with some nice beaches near it and good food.
mariath
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wanderinwilco
Valencia is a beautiful mix of the Old and the New and, now the America's Cup circus has moved on, the beach should be pleasant. If you like old villages then only an hour off the A7 north of Valencia is the medieval region near Teruel, in particular Rubielos de Mora.
Dave
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suiko
If beaches are the priority, go to Almería province and the Cabo de Gata area in the SE corner of Spain. Aguilas is OK too but IMO not in the same league. Other places may have more variety as regards food, but are much more urban.
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enna17462
I agree with #1.I love Valencia. As a city it has everything.A good beach,history,modernity,great food,and a lovely feeling.
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lemmeout
I thought the beach at Valencia was really pretty (and that was in winter!). Has a great promenade too.
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beenthere
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What is the weather like in Valencia in the winter months? Is it comfortable enough to go out without a sweater? On the costa del sol when i was there, there were some pretty warm sunny days in feb and march. Warm enough to take a walk on the promenade without a jacket, but not warm enough to go in the water of course.
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