{
  "id": 18575284,
  "title": "From gastronomy to sports: What to discover in Spain's Region of Valencia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/from-gastronomy-to-sports-what-to-discover-in-spains-region-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T21:40:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euronews",
    "slug": "euronews",
    "url": "https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/06/from-gastronomy-to-sports-what-to-discover-in-spains-region-of-valencia"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Valencia, a popular travel destination, is gaining attention for its diverse offerings beyond traditional hotspots like Alicante and Benidorm. José Manuel Camarero Benitez, the regional vice-minister for tourism, discussed how the region effectively manages tourism to avoid the overtourism issues plaguing other parts of Spain. They focus on attracting visitors outside peak season, offering activities like diving, swimming, and hiking even in November.\n\nThe tourism board's campaign, \"could this be happiness?\", encourages visitors to find joy in simple pleasures such as feeling the sand or observing the sea. While Alicante and Valencia are already well-known, Camarero believes Castellón, known for its gastronomy, is poised to shine as the next success story. Visitors can indulge in local dishes like langoustine in Vinaròs, explore the Sierra de Irta mountains, uncover ancient cave art in Ares del Maestrat, and engage in canyoning in Montanejos.\n\nValencia is also set to host numerous sporting events in 2027, including the Copa del Rey basketball tournament, European Indoor Athletics Championships, SailGP, and MotoGP Valencia Grand Prix. Additionally, the IAGTO European Convention for golf enthusiasts will take place in Alicante in May. The region's commitment to sustainability is evident through its role as the European Green Capital in 2024 and Benidorm's recent award for the European Green Leaf, recognizing cities with between 20,000 and 100,000 inhabitants. Camarero emphasizes that sustainability is not just a concept for Valencia, but a present and future focus.",
  "summary": "It will be a big year for the Spanish region in 2027, with major events including SailGP and the MotoGP Valencia Grand Prix on the calendar.",
  "key_points": [
    "Valencia focuses tourism beyond peak season to avoid overtourism.",
    "Castellón, known for gastronomy, aims to become next success story.",
    "Valencia set to host multiple sporting events in 2027."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}