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Valencia, Spain

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Atracciones en Valencia, Spain

Valencia Cathedral

1. Valencia Cathedral

4.6 (32,957)
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A layered history in one cathedral, from Gothic nave to Baroque chapels. Climb the Miguelete tower, view the Holy Chalice and wander sunlit aisles.

La Lonja de la Seda

2. La Lonja de la Seda

4.6 (29,131)
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Outstanding late Gothic civic architecture, steeped in Valencia's mercantile past. Wander the carved façade, grand trading hall and atmospheric inner courtyard.

Mercado Central

3. Mercado Central

4.7 (93,804)
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Lively food market packed with Valencian flavors and colorful stalls. Wander aisles of fresh seafood, jamón, cheeses, and sample small bites from friendly vendors.

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Turia Gardens

4. Turia Gardens

4.6 (43,860)
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Green ribbon through Valencia that blends gardens, playgrounds and striking modern bridges. Walk or cycle the restored riverbed, snap photos, picnic or play at Gulliver.

Bioparc Valencia

5. Bioparc Valencia

4.6 (57,089)
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An immersive, barrier-free zoo that brings African habitats to Valencia. Walk close to giraffes, hippos and lions through lush, natural-style enclosures.

Malvarrosa Beach

6. Malvarrosa Beach

4.5 (7,949)
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Wide sandy beach with a lively promenade and Valencian charm. Expect paella restaurants, sunbathing stretches, and golden Mediterranean sunsets.

Torres de Serranos

7. Torres de Serranos

4.6 (48,779)
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A towering medieval gate offering history and skyline views. Climb the ramparts for panoramic shots and a taste of Valencia's past.

Sunrise at Albufera Natural Park

8. Sunrise at Albufera Natural Park

4.7 (1,249)
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Sunrise over Albufera's glassy lagoon bathes the sky in gold and pink, a peaceful nature escape near Valencia. Watch reedbeds, traditional boats, and waders reflected on still water.

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City of Arts and Sciences

L'Oceanogràfic

Valencia Museum of Fine Arts

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Traditional Sweet Dishes

Fartons

Fartons

Fartons are elongated, soft sweet buns created in Alboraya to be dipped in horchata, they were designed specifically to soak up the creamy drink and remain light.

Buñuelos de calabaza

Buñuelos de calabaza

Buñuelos de calabaza are light pumpkin fritters traditionally eaten during Las Fallas, they are served warm and dusted with sugar for a simple festive treat.

Coca de llanda

Coca de llanda

Coca de llanda is a rustic tray-baked sponge cake flavoured with olive oil and lemon, it is a staple in Valencian bakeries and commonly enjoyed for breakfast or merienda.

Traditional Savory Dishes

Paella Valenciana

Paella Valenciana

Paella Valenciana is the region's most famous rice dish, made with round rice, rabbit, chicken, local beans and saffron, cooked in a wide shallow pan over an open flame.

Fideuà

Fideuà

Fideuà is a coastal dish invented by fishermen in the Valencian area, it swaps rice for short noodles called fideos and is typically loaded with seafood and served with allioli.

Arroz a banda

Arroz a banda

Arroz a banda uses rich fish broth to cook the rice while the fish is served on the side, the name literally means rice on the side and it reflects the region's fishing heritage.

Traditional Beverages

Horchata de chufa

Horchata de chufa

Horchata de chufa is a refreshing, dairy-free drink made from ground tiger nuts grown around Valencia, it is traditionally served ice cold and often paired with fartons.

Agua de Valencia

Agua de Valencia

Agua de Valencia is a sparkling orange cocktail made with freshly squeezed Valencian orange juice, cava and a splash of spirits, it was created in the mid-20th century and is a local party favourite.

Mistela

Mistela

Mistela is a sweet fortified wine made from Moscatel grapes, it is commonly produced in the Valencian Community and enjoyed as a dessert accompaniment.

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Day trips

Albufera Natural Park

12 km 25 min by bus

Lagoon, rice fields, boat rides and paella origins.

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Xàtiva

63 km 45 min by train

Historic town with a hilltop castle and medieval streets.

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Sagunto

30 km 25 min by train

Roman theatre, castle ruins and old Jewish quarter.

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Peñíscola

140 km 2 h by car

Seaside walled town, Templar castle and sandy beaches.

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Morella

160 km 2 h 15 min by car

Picturesque mountain town with a dramatic fortress.

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Comentarios (9)

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Gerardo A.

Amazing food scene, cheap tapas if you stray from tourist streets, but a few places felt overpriced.

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Lukas P.

Dos días se sintieron apresurados, tres o cuatro noches dan tiempo para el casco antiguo, la playa y un almuerzo perezoso de paella.

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Emilia P.

Sun, paella and a relaxed vibe, Turia gardens were my favorite walk, but summer crowds are brutal.

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Katrin L.

Muchos museos ofrecen entrada gratuita una vez por semana, consulta los horarios oficiales en línea para planear tu visita y ahorrar.

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Samira B.

Nightlife surprised me, good bars and live music, locals friendly and I felt safe walking back at night.

10

Getting there

Train stations

Valencia Nord (Estació del Nord)

Cercanías, regional and long-distance services to Barcelona and local towns

Joaquín Sorolla

High-speed AVE connections, main line to Madrid and Alicante

Take metro line 3 or 5 from VLC to the city center, journey about 20 minutes.

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Información útil para Valencia, Spain

Lugares populares para comprarMercado Central, Calle Colón, El Corte Inglés, Ruzafa boutiques
Lugares populares para la vida nocturnaRuzafa, El Carmen, Cabañal, Port area
Restaurantes casuales popularesCasa Montaña, La Pilareta, Central Bar, Horchateria Santa Catalina
Restaurantes elegantes popularesRicard Camarena, El Poblet, RiFF
Cafeterías popularesFederal Café, Bluebell Coffee, Dulce de Leche
Agua del grifo segura para beber
Visa de nómada digital
Mejor app de taxiCabify, Free Now, Bolt, Uber
Precio taxi / km$1.2
Turistas / año2500000
Población800000
Velocidad de internet móvil50 Mbps
Porcentaje de desempleo12.5 %
Porcentaje de pobreza21 %
Ingreso promedio / mes$2200
Costo de vida promedio / mes$1200
Precio hotel / noche desde$40
Precio cerveza desde$2.5
Precio café desde$1.8
Precio comida callejera desde$4
Precio comida en restaurante desde$12
Moneda localEUR
Tipos de enchufes disponiblesType C, Type F
ReligionesRoman Catholicism, None, Islam, Other Christian
Idiomas habladosSpanish, Valencian (Catalan), English, French
Grupos étnicosSpanish, Other European, Latin American, North African
Orientación políticacenter-left to center-right
Densidad de población6000 /km²
Área geográfica135 km²
Desastres naturales posiblesFlooding, Heat waves, Wildfires, Minor earthquakes
Animales peligrososJellyfish, Bees
Lugares populares para pasearTuria Gardens, Old Town (Ciutat Vella), Malvarrosa Beach, Ruzafa, City of Arts and Sciences
Transportes públicos popularesMetro, Tram, Bus, Cercanias trains
Aerolineas popularesIberia, Vueling, Ryanair, Air Europa
Vacunas recomendadasRoutine vaccinations (MMR, tetanus), Hepatitis A if prolonged travel
Tipo de arquitecturaGothic, Baroque, Modernista, Contemporary, Art Nouveau
Consumo anual de cerveza por persona / litros70 l
Consumo anual de vino por persona / litros22 l
Cultura de propinasSmall tips, rounding up or 5-10% in restaurants, not expected for taxis
Coworking / día$15
Airbnb / mes$1200
Alquiler 1 hab. / mes$850
Gimnasio / mes$35
Presupuesto diario (mochilero)$40
Presupuesto diario (gama media)$100

Resumen de Valencia, Spain

Dominio del inglésPromedio
Seguridad vialBueno
Amigable con extranjerosBueno
Libertad de expresiónBueno
Transporte públicoBueno
Atención médicaBueno
Calidad educativaBueno
Confiabilidad de la red eléctricaBueno
Seguridad contra crímenes violentosBueno
TransitabilidadBueno
Vida nocturnaBueno
Escena gastronómicaBueno
LGBTQ+ friendlyBueno
Escena de startupsPromedio
Nivel de ruidoPromedio
LimpiezaBueno
Acceso a la naturalezaBueno
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