Royal Marina and beaches

Here is where you’ll find the day-to-day elements that inspired this great writer to portray Valencia and its customs in such a unique way.

In Valencia, Easter celebrations have a special flavour. This celebration, known as Sailor’s Holy Week, was started by fishermen and sailors back in the distant past and now fills the streets through which the 3000-strong religious procession with colour and solemnity. Discover all the details of this festival in this unique museum.

As well as the location of the Joaquín Saludes Maritime Museum and a space for temporary exhibitions, these 14th century Gothic-style industrial buildings were declared a National Historic/Artistic Monument in 1949. Enjoy!