Valencia is one of the 17 autonomous communities that comprise Spain, where in, it is found in the central up to the southeastern region of the Iberian Peninsula.  It is noted as bordering Catalonia to the north, Aragon and Castile-La Mancha to the west, the region of Murcia to the south, and the Mediterranean Sea to the east.  It is divided into the three provinces, namely Alicante, Valencia, and Castellón.

Its Mediterranean coast actually stretches towards the 518 kilometer unspoiled coastline of Costa del Azahar. Translated as the Orange Blossom Coast, it is the collective name for the coast of the three provinces that comprises the Valencian Community, extending from Alcanar to the Cabo de la Nao.  It is endowed with miles of beautiful golden sandy beaches, fragrant lemon and orange groves, and secret coves bathed by the clear, warm Mediterranean Sea.  Found on this coast are the famous towns of Peñíscola, Benicàssim, Castellón de la Plana, Sagunt, Valencia, Cullera, Gandia, Denia, and Xàbia.

The Valencian Community also has two distinct terrains—a mountainous inland and the fertile plain of the thin coastal strip.  The highest peaks inland are found in the provinces of Castellón and Valencia, which form part of the Iberian mountain range. This is while the mountains of the Alicante province become part of the Subbetic range.  The coastal area in Costa del Azahar, on the other hand, is characterized by wetlands, marshlands, and salt evaporation ponds.  It is mainly free of high peaks except those near the Cabo de la Nao and Peñíscola.

Overall, the Valencian Community has a mild climate that is highly influenced by the neighboring Mediterranean Sea.  However, there are significant differences in the temperature and climate between the different areas.  For instance, the coastal plain that is spread from the northern-most border to the Benidorm area has a proper Mediterranean climate.  Winters within this area are cool, while summers are long, arid, and very dry. Rains often come during spring and autumn.  Some of the cities encompassed within this area are Castillo de la Plana, Gandia and València. 

The innermost lands and some elevated areas closer to the sea have a Mediterranean to continental climate.  Winters in this area are cool to cold, wherein a few days of snow are not atypical, while summers are mild to hot.  Meanwhile, rainfall is more evenly distributed through the year.  Amongst the cities included in this area are Alcoi, Morella, Requena, and Villena.

On the other hand, the area along the coastal plain from Vila Joiosa through the southernmost border has a Mediterranean to semi-arid climate.  As expected, summers are very long, hot to ver hot, and extremely dry.  Its winters are cool to mild,  with very scarce rainfall that often comes only during spring an autumn.  Some cities included in this area are Alicante, Elx, Orihuela, and Torrevieja.

The Valencian community, with its pristine golden beaches, its fertile plains,  and towns steep with history, has been attracting visitors into its doorsteps.  Each of the three provinces of Alicante, Valencia, and Castellón has its own roster of locations that showcases the rich history of the region, combined with various natural and cultural attractions that makes the region an excellent tourist destination.

The province of Valencia has several locations that have beautifully preserved the history of the Phoenician, Roman, Moor, and Christian civilizations that had all contributed to the growth and influence of the province. First of these  locations is Xàtiva, which boasts of its rich cultural and historical heritage.  It was the native country of the Borja popes and was the first town in Europe to have used paper.  One of its most impressive monuments is a grand castle of Iberian or Roman origin, wherein Islamic and gothic influences are evidently displayed on its walls. 

The town of Gandía offers both sunny beaches and cultural attractions with its 15th century monuments and structures.  Some of its  impressive structures include the Palacio Ducal, Convento de las Clarisas, Colegiata de Santa María, Hospital de San Marcos, and the Ayuntamiento.  Located atop a hill overlooking the Palancia River, the town of Sagunto has preserved many Roman monuments in Spain, including an acropolis, a Roman theater and circus, as well as medieval churches, monasteries, and a Jewish quarter. 

The city of Valencia, on the other hand, is one of the most frequented tourist destination in the province.  This bustling metropolis features a well-preserved historic center that houses monuments and landmarks indicative of the city’s history,  Some of the greatest attractions in Valencia’s historic center are the Plaza de la Virgen, Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados, Palau de la Generalitat, Lonja de Mercaderes, Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas, Baños del Almirante, the Cathedral, and the Town Hall.

Alicante has both historical  and natural attractions, wherein foremost of the latter are the Caves of Canalobre, which boasts of numerous stalactites, stalagmites and peculiar limestone formations, the most prominent of which is shaped like a candelabra.  Other natural attractions in the province include the beautiful pools and falls of Fonts d` Algar and Safari Atana.

Its towns and villages are worth visiting as well, first of which is the small, historic town of  Benissa.  Its most notable feature is the numerous old Moorish mansions that line the streets of the main square.  The little town of Biar is primarily recognized for its magnificent Moorish castle.  Lying on a valley on the slopes of the Mariola Mountains, Cocentaina is home to the magnificent 13th century fortified palace of Palau Comtal, highlighted by its Baroque and Renaissance architecture, and a Gothic chapel with a fine retablo.  The upland village of Agres, topped by castle ruins, is a good starting point for exploring the Sierra de Mariola.

Finally,  the City of Alicante boasts itself as a first-rate tourist center with its splendid beaches and its wealth of historic attractions.  The most impressive of which are Paseo Maritimo, Iglesia de Santa Maria, Cathedral de San Nicolas, and the Monastery de la Santa Faz.

The province of Castellón is situated along the Mediterranean coast of the Valencian community, forming  a large part of the famous Costa del Azahar.  Aside from the beaches, Castellón also provides various sight-seeing opportunities and outdoor activities, as well as cultural and historical attractions that one could enjoy in almost any location in the province.  There are seven villages in Castellón, first of which is El Port, and encompasses several towns that are each steeped with historical attractions, such as Plaza Mayor, Escalotes Palace, and St. Maria la Mayor Basilican.  La Plana and its towns of Benicassim and Oropesa De Mar are known for its beaches, while the towns of Vilaframes and Borriol offer historical and cultural attractions.  Alto Maestrazgo has towns that feature attractions from prehistory, such as cave paintings.

The coastal village of Plana Baja features splendid beaches and a nature reserve of L Estanyol, as well as some historical and prehistoric attractions.  Bajo Maestrazgo, on the other hand, is home to tourist town hotspots of the province due to its beautiful resort beaches.  The interior village of Alto Palencia and its towns are known for its bull festivals, while the village of Alto Mijares features tourist spots and spa baths.

In spite of all these attractions, the Valencian community and even the famous in For some time now, the Valencian Community had also been receiving significant attention from property investors, and in more recent years, had joined the top end of the property market.  Patches of development featuring luxury villas and apartments in areas that used to have cheap house prices. 

However, The property market in the Valencian Community is not  as over-priced as many would think.  The property prices in this region presents both end of the spectrum, with the properties in the Costa del Azahar at the top end,  and most properties found inland  exhibiting relatively lower prices.

The property market in Costa del Azahar offers a wide range of properties, including luxury villas, condominiums, beach houses, and mountain lodges.  Albeit these developments, Costa del Azahar is relatively uncrowded and undeveloped, in comparison with Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca.  Aside from being rather unknown with tourists, the government status of the area prevents it from getting overdeveloped, and will remain the lovely, quiet, and select area that it is now.  Its growing popularity, and the reality that the area will never be overcrowded, property prices should be expected to rise.

Inland in the Valencian community, properties located at the lower end of the market are not impossible to find, particularly in its numerous quaint towns and villages.  As a rule of thumb, however, the lower the property is located in the price range, the more should a buyer expect to make some adjustments or renovations on the property.  Properties that are tagged at or below 100,000 Euros might require considerable reformation.  Electricity and water may also not be connected.

Properties between 100,000  to 150,000 Euros are quite habitable and simply move into without  having to do much reformation.  On the other hand, properties tagged between 150,000 to 200,000 Euros often need nothing to be done on them.  The types of properties available within this price range are often mixed chalets, villas, fincas, and village houses.   Properties priced over 200,000 Euros and above offer more choices, ranging from village houses to grand villas that need no work at all.

Thus, properties in inland Valencia provide the opportunity to own a property even for those with a small budget.  The “value for money” is also in play in this area, where in, one could own a large luxury villa with a swimming pool and an orchard for the high-end value of 350,000 Euros.