Living in Valencia for Expats

Valencia the Spanish, fun, and colorful city will welcome you with their arms open! A relaxed and outdoor lifestyle, with people from all over the world and of all ages, Valencia is the perfect place for a new adventure. It never gets boring having activities for every type of person and every season. Lying on the Mediterranean Sea, the city offers amazing infrastructure, emerging technologies, a delicious cuisine, and a positive ambiance!

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What to expect

Here are the main highlights of what you can expect when living in Valencia.

Weather

• The weather is perfect with hot summers, but you will definitely need a coat for winter to enjoy the season of snow near the mountains. 

KPIs

• Average daylight: 15 hours in the summer and 9 hours in the winter
• Average weather: 29º C in summer and 5º C in winter
• Rainfall: 44 days

Cost of living

Finding an apartment

• The cost of living in Valencia is low compared to that of other cities in Spain. There are many websites where you can find apartments and other types of housing that suits your needs. With the help of these websites and housing agencies, you will find an apartment that adjusts to your lifestyle, budget and tastes. 

Commuting

• Valencia is a relatively small city, so the preferred form is public transportation. The city offers many options and a wide connection of buses, metro, taxis, walking, bicycles, and trams. Valencia offers generous help with providing a fast, reliable, and affordable transportation for you to get to where you need to be. 

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Professional Environment

Company Profile

• The professional environment in Valencia is wide.The city has all types of businesses as well as emerging technologies! There are startups, big well-known brands, and medium-sized businesses. So, you will encounter all types of industries and professionals!

Networking

• The international environment in Valencia will surprise you, people are open-minded, friendly, and curious! There is a great sense of entrepreneurship and creativity, so you will meet all kinds of professionals and people to share expertise with. 

Culture

Traveling in-out

• The Airport of Valencia is fully equipped to receive national and international flights, counting with many airlines and services. You can get to and from the airport by metro, taxi or bus in less than an hour. 

Leisure

• Valencia has hundreds of bars, restaurants, and cafes that you could try a different one every day. Especially in the city center, where the commerce is big! But, there’s a place for everyone in the city. If you have more of a sweet tooth, pastries and bakeries combine both the fruit thanks to the seaside life and the sugary treats. Aside from all the places you can relax and meet with friends, Valencia has many festivals, such as Las Fallas, the Feast of Corpus Christi, Valencia July Fair, and many more that will keep you energized and amazed by the amount of color and culture in the city. 

Food

• The food in Valencia is characterized by its Mediterranean flavor, and richness of ingredients. Its most typical dishes are made with rice, oranges, fresh seafood, fresh fruit and vegetables. According to locals and expats, the restaurant and culinary culture of Valencia is high quality and delicious!

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Sports

• Sports and recreation in Valencia is always fun! Valencia hosts the Formula 1 Grand Prix, Moto GP, the Global Champions Tour, and the Valencia Tennis Open. Sports in the city range from water to land with the Valencia Yacht Club and golf courses, and much more! The city offers endless possibilities thanks to its comfortable climate and amazing sports facilities.

Day trips

1. Albufera Natural Park and El Palmar 
   1. Less than an hour from the city center lies this beautiful corner of nature. Albufera Natural Park has the largest lake in Spain. Here you can find the original rice used in Paella for hundreds of years. 
   2. El Palmar, a nearby village, is located in the park itself. There you will find fishermen’s villages and awesome hospitality. As well as fresh seafood from the lake!
2. Peñíscola
   1. This is the perfect place for a beach day while avoiding the crowds of the popular beaches. It is one of the most peaceful places to visit near Valencia, but it is also historically recognized. The ancient city walls and medieval castles are landmarks of this beautiful village.

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We hope that you have found this guide useful.

Find more details, information, and KPIs about Valencia in our Expat Guide.

The Fut-Ure Team will likewise be happy to help you to set up in the city if you are looking for a job in the region, or give you more information about the local Talent market (including details and advice in topics like Taxes and legal) if you are planning to open an office in Valencia.

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