Valencia

I like visiting the local markets in every city, whether I'm visiting Granville Island Public Market in Vancouver, Canada or one of the many fantastic public markets throughout Spain.  Unless you buy something, visiting the local public market is one of the best free tourist attractions anywhere.  But Valencia Central Market (Mercado Central) is special because of its size.  The 1928 covered market is one of the biggest of its kind in Europe.

The Valencia Central Market (Mercado Central) is a good place to walk around and pick up some food while experiencing the local culture. The market is full of stands run by local vendors and the foods are usually produced nearby.

Thinking about visiting Valencia, Spain? If you a looking for a place to visit on the Mediterranean coast, Valencia has plenty of charm and a lot of the stuff that great holidays are made of.

This 7:34 minute video will get you acquainted with Valencia, Spain, a gem on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea.

In the video, you'll see pictures of Valencia's stunning and varied architecture as well as be introduced to one of the upscale hotels.

The host also goes inside the Valencia cathedral and does brief tour. Then, later, the host goes to a Valencia fireworks show and then Europe's largest aquarium in Valencia.

Valencia hosts Spain's famous annual tomato fight, making a mess like no other in the world. This video provides a glimpse of the event.

From VideoJug, this 6:28 minute video clip's description: "One of Spain's most famous and popular 'fiestas' and beyond any shadow of doubt the messiest, La Tomatina is a haven for those who like tomatoes and love throwing them around!"

Looks like a crazy time!