Top places to visit in Valencia

• Valencia Cathedral & El Miguelete

  Church · about 1.3 h · entry €9 (≈ ₹980)

  Gothic cathedral claiming to hold the Holy Grail, with the climbable Miguelete tower.

• Lonja de la Seda

  Heritage · about 0.8 h · entry €2 (≈ ₹220)

  Gothic silk exchange with twisted columns, a UNESCO masterpiece of civil architecture.

• Mercado Central

  Market · about 0.8 h · free entry

  One of Europe's largest Modernista food markets under stained glass and tilework.

• Oceanogràfic

  Wildlife · about 3 h · entry €35 (≈ ₹3,840)

  Europe's largest aquarium, part of the City of Arts, with marine habitats and dolphins.

• City of Arts and Sciences

  Heritage · about 2.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Futuristic Calatrava complex of museum, planetarium, opera house and aquarium.

• Turia Gardens

  Nature · about 1 h · free entry

  9km green park in the old riverbed threading through the city.

• Torres de Serranos

  Fort · about 0.5 h · entry €2 (≈ ₹220)

  14th-century Gothic city gate with panoramic views over the old town.

• Plaza de la Virgen

  Heritage · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Lively historic square by the cathedral with the Turia fountain and Basilica.

• Mercado de Colón

  Heritage · about 0.5 h · free entry

  Restored Modernista market hall now full of cafés and horchata bars.

• Playa de la Malvarrosa

  Beach · about 2 h · free entry

  Broad city beach with a palm-lined promenade and paella restaurants.

• Barrio del Carmen

  Heritage · about 1 h · free entry

  Bohemian medieval quarter of narrow lanes, street art and nightlife.

Things to do

• Authentic Paella Cooking Experience Cooking Class · 4 h · from EUR 80 per person
• City of Arts & Oceanogràfic Visit Cultural · 4 h · from EUR 40 per person
• Turia Gardens Bike Tour Bike Tour · 3 h · from EUR 30 per person
• Old Town & Central Market Food Tour Food Tour · 3 h · from EUR 60 per person
• Albufera Sunset Boat Trip Cruise · 1.5 h · from EUR 15 per person

Day trips and tours

• Valencia City & Albufera Day Tour 8 h · from EUR 110

Where to stay in Valencia

• Ciutat Vella about EUR 120 per night

  Valencia's old town around the cathedral and Central Market, walkable to everything.

• Ruzafa about EUR 110 per night

  Trendy bohemian district of tapas bars, boutiques and nightlife.

Hotels

• Caro Hotel 5-star · EUR 220 to EUR 480 per night
• Hotel Palacio Vallier 5-star · EUR 200 to EUR 430 per night
• Hotel Balandret 4-star · EUR 130 to EUR 290 per night
• SH Palace Valencia 4-star · EUR 110 to EUR 220 per night
• Red Nest Hostel Valencia 2-star · EUR 18 to EUR 60 per night

Where to eat

• Casa Carmela Spanish, Valencian, Paella · about EUR 40 per person
• La Pepica Spanish, Valencian, Seafood · about EUR 38 per person
• Central Bar Spanish, Tapas, Modern · about EUR 20 per person
• Casa Montaña Spanish, Tapas · about EUR 35 per person
• Ricard Camarena Restaurant Spanish, Fine Dining, Modern · about EUR 180 per person
• Horchatería Santa Catalina Cafe, Dessert · about EUR 6 per person

Getting around

• Metro main way to get around

  Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.

• Tram main way to get around

  Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.

• Walking main way to get around

  Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.

Safety and scams to avoid

• Beach belongings theft

  Malvarrosa beach

  Bags and phones left on towels are snatched while you swim.

  How to avoid it: Take turns swimming; use lockers at beach bars.

More in Spain

• Seville
• Granada
• Málaga
• Palma de Mallorca
• Bilbao
• Córdoba