Costa Cruises - my favourite port yet?! Costa Diadema - Vlog 3: Valencia, Spain!
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- Welcome back to my Costa Diadema vlog series - my first exposure to Costa Cruises. Costa Diadema is a large ship from Costa, and I was fortunate enough to cruise on the ship for 14-nights around the Mediterranean, taking in ports across Spain, France, Italy, Portugal and the Canary Islands.
In this video, we're docking in Valencia, a city on the South-Eastern coast of Spain. I've never been here before, so let's head ashore and explore together! We're going to go and check out some of the amazing architecture, for which this city is famous, before then hitting the old town to see the Cathedral, and try some world-famous Horchata and Fartons (a local delicacy).
If you're new to my channel, hello! I'm Fraser, and I'm going to be spending most of 2023 living on cruise ships (as a passenger). It would be amazing to have you along on the journey as we explore together - hit 'subscribe' and let's get out there - I've got LOTS to show you!
Video chapters
Docking in Valencia: 00:03
Breakfast on Costa Diadema: 06:08
Disembarkation - is it easy?! 07:55
Leaving Costa Diadema: 09:07
Walking from the Port into the City of Valencia: 10:02
Initial Impressions of Valencia: 13:02
Hemisfèric / Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias! 15:19
Queen Sofia Palace of Arts: 17:28
Horchata & Fartons: 22:57
Valencia Cathedral: 24:58
LOOK at this place - L'Umbracle: 29:22
Arriving back at Valencia Cruise Port: 31:40
Sailaway from Valencia: 32:55
Dinner - what does the food look like in the Main Dining Room? 36:08
The best sunset at sea yet? 36:39
Wrapping up - what's next?! 37:40
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Ingles menudo👍
I totally agree about charging at the churches but I would like to think it is being used for upkeep of the churches the outside looks good in the video and if anyone would say to all it is being used for upkeep or wasted would be you so no one else will waste there time or money just looking at all sides of things
Yeah, totally agree - really good points. I’m sure it is used for upkeep to be honest, but I just begrudge paying the fee. Thanks for watching!!
Did I hear you say they have a country club in Costa, as in Country Music? That’s so interesting being that it is an Italian line. Is that genre popular in Europe? Of course we love our country music in the U.S.
I found this so interesting too - very unexpected. I wouldn’t say it’s too popular in Europe, but there is a market for it, for sure.
The venue itself on here is a mix between country and rock - well worth a visit!
Great video! So close to 5K 🤞
Thanks Tony, and thanks for noticing - nearly there!
Hi Fraser. Still catching up after returning from our Aurora cruise! Lovely to see Valencia again, it was one of our favourite ports on our 2014 Med cruise. I just wish I’d known you’d be there in advance, because I would have suggested also to visit indoor market (Mercat Central de València) and to try an Agua de Valencia; a cocktail of cava, orange juice (yes your Mum was right!), vodka and gin. Like a Bucks Fizz, but much more alcoholic and very addictive 😊
Hi Zoe, thanks for this! You’re playing to my strengths there by recommending something addictive and very alcoholic there, ha! I did love Valencia - caught me totally off guard! Thanks for watching - how was Aurora?!
Really enjoyed this video. Have to agree, Valencia is stunning and that city park is so beautiful to walk through.
Hey Joanne, one of my favourite ports, for sure!
Oh and one more thing... I spent a very very long afternoon drinking vermouth for the first time at a bar across from the farton shop! 😂😂😂😂
Ha, please tell me you made it back to the ship (if you visited on a cruise)…!!
Gorgeous sunset…a reminder that life is good!
Oh, I totally agree - one of life’s little pleasures!
McDonalds is a solid choice for coffee. Less than €1.50 for a barista made coffee in the Italian ports I've visited this week too!
Plus a nice change from the dubious coffee Costa serve onboard.
Yeah, I do always really love a McDonald’s coffee - such great value! Thanks so more for watching!!
I love your cabin. May I ask why you chose a balcony instead of inside cabin this time? Do we have other balcony cabins to look forward to?
Thank you so much for sharing!
~Inge 😺
I opted for a balcony here through a partnership with Costa, so YES - lots more to look forward to. Thanks for watching!
Hi Fraser! Enjoying Valencia from Toronto 🇨🇦
Hey! Oh, wow - the other side of the Atlantic - thanks for watching!
@Fraser dnt 4get eva Cruiseship needs a Pilot 2 get out of Port
I've heard good things about Spain from some friends...and I can see why...quite wonderful. What? a church charging for entry...never! Guess they missed the part about the money changers being thrown out of the temple and that salvation is free! It's okay, being budget conscious means you get to do more! lol Really enjoying what I am seeing from Costa! Wonderful! Bruce and Otis
Ha, this comment made me laugh - I know, right?! Glad to hear you’re enjoying so far!
We’ve just come off the Virtuosa Yacht Club and that food looks better than we had there 👍
Oh, hello! It really was so tasty! How was YC for you?!
@@FraserAtSea The food was first class most of the time but disappointing sometimes. The MDR on a previous trip was nearly as good but the YC service was first class. The butler, bar, sun deck and room were all great, great, great 👍
Was in Valencia with P&O earlier this year. The cruise line made it clear that you had to take a shuttle bus (no pedestrian access through the port) and that therefore the shuttles were free.
Ah, that’s interesting - it wasn’t so clear with Costa, but I was glad to find the bus waiting for us!
Hi Fraser, thanks for another amazing video. I’m really enjoying your vlogs. Best wishes from Brisbane
Thanks so much, Elizabeth! Hope you’re well!
All well here thanks and looking forward to our next cruise in March 24. 35 nights to Hawaii and Tahiti. Should be great.
Hi Fraser - yep, I’m still following your exploits. Was sailing around the Med back in June and also found Valencia to be a great city port. That futuristic waterscape/museum area especially . . . WOW! Did a fair bit of filming there myself. I think you did the place justice in your video. Re: Costa. Had never considered sailing with them - particularly following the Concordia episode, but I think you’ve now open my eyes a tad. Your comment about the quality of their food was enlightening. No mention of how their eggs Benedict were though, lol? Might just have to give them a shot in the near future. Anyway, keep up the good work. 👍🏼
Ade, hello! Always so great to see your name pop up - hope you’re good :).
I absolutely loved Valencia - I was so surprised with how stunning it was - I’d go back in a heartbeat.
I hate to say it, but there were NO Eggs Benedict available on Diadema - how did I cope, I know…!! 😂
@@FraserAtSea NO eggs Benedict? Scandalous! 🤣
Valencia is possibly my most favourite Spanish town! I love the architecture and the vibe that the place has I think it's a really nice mix of student town and modern city. It's probably the city I would like to settle down in if I ever manage that!! So good to see that you enjoyed it anyway 🙂❤️
This is EXACTLY what I said when I phoned my parents from the city - I could easily settle there over any other city. Glad you enjoyed it too!