What to Do, See & Eat in Valencia!

La Lonja de la Seda: https://goo.gl/maps/ni6MaRWUjbubfoH98

World Heritage site, built between 1482 and 1533, amazing building that was part of the silk road in the middle ages. Go inside and get the English audio guide. Shouldn’t take more than 1 hour. It’s super beautiful.

Mercat Central: https://goo.gl/maps/DqKE2ix1chS9tCDg7Goe

Gorgeous market where the locals buy daily (fruits, veggies, seafood etc.). It’s so colorful. Go in the morning and before 2PM. Beautiful art deco dome.

Mercat de Colón: https://goo.gl/maps/vpqY2HQU86dubnLN6

Beautiful market with places to have a coffee, drink etc. The building looks like if it was designed by Gaudi. Really, really cool.

Torres de Serranos: https://goo.gl/maps/H9Z9DMb6gqbiXyRN8

Amazing medieval towers that were the gates of the old city.

Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias: https://g.page/CACIENCIES?share

Extremely modern area with architecture from world famous Santiago Calatrava. You never seen buildings like this. Plan half a day to be here and make sure you make it. The contrast of the old town with this is incredible.

Plaça de la Mare de Déu: https://goo.gl/maps/JwjHhTFffdqcDzTj7

Gorgeous square to have an Agua de Valencia. Typical drink there. Don’t miss the cathedral entrance (go inside) and the tower.

City Hall: https://goo.gl/maps/Q4QsBfevHfDiNknQ6

Go inside and see the amazing old school ceiling and the old rooms where the original Valencia flag is. The view from the balcony is gorgeous too.

Placa Redona: https://goo.gl/maps/cYjewFLb8nKmsNDc6

Cool circular square with different local stores.

Tile work on one of the rooms of the Main Central Station: https://goo.gl/maps/gFmGgCtc7Ss8Kipg9

When you go in, the first room on the right has beautiful tile work from 19th century with scenes of Valencian life. The actual building outside is beautiful too, right next to the bullfighting ring.

Russafa: https://goo.gl/maps/DSPToAh5MPecMhh79

Hip neighborhood near the center with lots of bars and restaurants.

El Carmen: https://goo.gl/maps/uQnC4uGr6qxcuAY38

Little medieval streets with some bars and hidden squares. Just get lost on it walking around.

Canovas: Lots of cafes, bars and restaurants.

For Paella: Paella is only eaten for lunch. Between 13:00 and 16:00. If they serve it to you outside of those hours is not authentic. Here are my two favs for it in the city.

Restaurante Yuso: https://goo.gl/maps/tWNcjEbG6ACDeSc58 https://www.restaurantesyuso.com/

Reservations highly encouraged.

La Pepica: https://goo.gl/maps/g7QGDF2AVXfmeQsJ9

Located beach front. Nice ambiance.

Sagardi: https://goo.gl/maps/gFJAtJ57KpbfoxUr6

Go for lunch. Stand at the bar or grab a high top table and enjoy amazing pintxos and a glass of their house wine. You won’t regret it. Must go place every time we go.

Trendy restaurants (Some Michelin star, can be pricey)

Mercatbar: https://g.page/mercatbarQD?share

Vuelve Carolina: https://goo.gl/maps/sJuZ4oJCnPARpGWj9

Llisa negra: https://goo.gl/maps/ve5xsUySg5oMk7pK6

El Poblet: https://goo.gl/maps/8Rq7UwDA8U2nfMim8

Rooftops (for a nice view with a drink)

The rooftop of your hotel is absolutely lovely!!

Ateneu Mercantil: https://goo.gl/maps/jG2QnzGdtRQpiJkE7

Go into the building and ask for the bar at the rooftop. Amazing views of the city hall square.Love it for late afternoon / early evening for a drink before dinner

Palau Alameda: https://goo.gl/maps/tTrPoyTphuLYdqKz6

Nice for food and also drinks. Very popular.

Free walking tour of old town. Lots of options on Trip Advisor. Valencia history is fascinating from the Moors to the reconquering in the 12th century. Rent bikes and go thorough the old river bed which was transformed into the biggest urban park in Spain. All the way from El Carmen to the City of Sciences. It’s a lot of fun. you can rent bikes here and it’s a quick way to the bike paths on the river park itself: https://g.page/BrisaValencia?share

Horchata Valenciana: Has nothing to do with Mexican horchata. This is the original! They have vendors all over the city.

Agua de Valencia: Is like a Mimosa but better!

I could keep going on recommendation but I think this will cover the basics Let me know if you visit any of these locations. I would love to hear! Suerte!!!