Guidebook for Valencia
Sightseeing
Stunning building from the XV century at 5-minutes walk from the flat. UNESCO world heritage. The Silk Exchange is one of prettier buildings in town . Look for the small sculptures on the main facade!
518 habitants recommandent
La Lonja de la Seda
2 Carrer de la Llotja Stunning building from the XV century at 5-minutes walk from the flat. UNESCO world heritage. The Silk Exchange is one of prettier buildings in town . Look for the small sculptures on the main facade!
15-seconds walk from the flat! Charming square. The Plaza Redonda has a number of narrow entrances and contains fascinating shops and stalls selling mainly sewing goods and ceramics.
58 habitants recommandent
Marché Municipal Plaza Redonda
s/n Plaça Redona15-seconds walk from the flat! Charming square. The Plaza Redonda has a number of narrow entrances and contains fascinating shops and stalls selling mainly sewing goods and ceramics.
One of the oldest churches in Valencia. It was built by Jaime I when he conquered the city from the Moors and the date of its construction was 1245 It was built over the site of a former mesquite.
42 habitants recommandent
Santa Catalina, Valence
8 Plaça de Santa CaterinaOne of the oldest churches in Valencia. It was built by Jaime I when he conquered the city from the Moors and the date of its construction was 1245 It was built over the site of a former mesquite.
At 5-minutes walk from the flat. An atmosphere of vibrancy and mystery envelops the whole surrounding when you visited this place. On Fridays, you can see the Water Court, that takes place every week for the last centuries and is protected by UNESCO.
135 habitants recommandent
Plaça de la Verge
Plaça de la VergeAt 5-minutes walk from the flat. An atmosphere of vibrancy and mystery envelops the whole surrounding when you visited this place. On Fridays, you can see the Water Court, that takes place every week for the last centuries and is protected by UNESCO.
One of the main attractions in Valencia, and 1-minutes walk from the flat. Masterpiece of Modernist architecture. One of the oldest markets in Europe. Opens every day. Location on map is not accurate!
659 habitants recommandent
Marché central de Valence
s/n Plaça de la Ciutat de BrugesOne of the main attractions in Valencia, and 1-minutes walk from the flat. Masterpiece of Modernist architecture. One of the oldest markets in Europe. Opens every day. Location on map is not accurate!
This train Station is located at 15 minutes walk or less from the apartment. The ceramics are fantastic: ceilings, details. Walk through and take the time to admire the craftsmanship. Rail stations are nostalgic, and the architecture features a throwback in time.
Carrer de Xàtiva, 24
This train Station is located at 15 minutes walk or less from the apartment. The ceramics are fantastic: ceilings, details. Walk through and take the time to admire the craftsmanship. Rail stations are nostalgic, and the architecture features a throwback in time.
The most central square, and at 5 minutes walk from the flat! Nice elegant place to visit, surrounded by historic architecture. The 2 places you must take photos are The City Hall and The Post Office
258 habitants recommandent
Plaça de l'Ajuntament
Plaça de l'AjuntamentThe most central square, and at 5 minutes walk from the flat! Nice elegant place to visit, surrounded by historic architecture. The 2 places you must take photos are The City Hall and The Post Office
The largest garden in Spain and one of the biggest of Europe. It is the most visited place in Spain. It contains the Calatrava's masterpieces: The City of Arts and Sciences and the Music Palais.
176 habitants recommandent
INSTALLATIONS JARDÍN DEL TURIA
The largest garden in Spain and one of the biggest of Europe. It is the most visited place in Spain. It contains the Calatrava's masterpieces: The City of Arts and Sciences and the Music Palais.
5 minutes walk from the flat. The authentic Holy Grail is supposed to be here! you can find a beautiful Gothic Cathedral with a Romanesque facade in one side, and a Baroque exit in the other side!
433 habitants recommandent
Cathédrale de Valence
s/n Plaça de l'Almoina5 minutes walk from the flat. The authentic Holy Grail is supposed to be here! you can find a beautiful Gothic Cathedral with a Romanesque facade in one side, and a Baroque exit in the other side!
At 20 minutes walk. The view will make you breathless. From the top you can see big parts of the city.
It takes little imagination to see guards standing watch and guarding this gateway to the city...
102 habitants recommandent
Torres De Serrano station
At 20 minutes walk. The view will make you breathless. From the top you can see big parts of the city.
It takes little imagination to see guards standing watch and guarding this gateway to the city...
20 minutes walk from home. Think of what it would have been like to be there over 500 years ago? Anytime we can visit a medieval structure like this , we jump at the chance...Very remarkable building
Plaza Santa Úrsula, 1
20 minutes walk from home. Think of what it would have been like to be there over 500 years ago? Anytime we can visit a medieval structure like this , we jump at the chance...Very remarkable building
National Monument. Built over an old mosque. It's one of the oldest churches in the city, and the first Christian church of Valencia. El Cid was was buried before his transfer to Burgos.
Church of San Esteban
2 Plaça de Sant Esteve National Monument. Built over an old mosque. It's one of the oldest churches in the city, and the first Christian church of Valencia. El Cid was was buried before his transfer to Burgos.
At 15 minutes from the flat. Neoclassical , inspired by the Roman civil architecture ( Colosseum) One of the biggest bullfighting plazas in Spain. Daily, funny and interesting tours!
221 habitants recommandent
Arène de Valence
28 C/ de XàtivaAt 15 minutes from the flat. Neoclassical , inspired by the Roman civil architecture ( Colosseum) One of the biggest bullfighting plazas in Spain. Daily, funny and interesting tours!
From here, you will be able to take almost any urban bus and tourist buses to discover the city. Plenty of terrace and restaurants. The tourist office is located here and gives good maps & great info!
Plaça de la Reina
Plaça de la ReinaFrom here, you will be able to take almost any urban bus and tourist buses to discover the city. Plenty of terrace and restaurants. The tourist office is located here and gives good maps & great info!
One of my favorite churches in town. Perhaps, because it is always empty, quiet and despite of her glorious baroque and gothic history, it remains humble and very mystical
20 habitants recommandent
Iglesia de los Santos Juanes
s/n Plaça del MercatOne of my favorite churches in town. Perhaps, because it is always empty, quiet and despite of her glorious baroque and gothic history, it remains humble and very mystical
In your are in the mood of learning something about the origin of Valencia and the habitants who have been living in this city during the last 2000 years...this is the place! Very interesting and fun!
8 habitants recommandent
Plaça de l'Almoina
In your are in the mood of learning something about the origin of Valencia and the habitants who have been living in this city during the last 2000 years...this is the place! Very interesting and fun!
Arts & Culture
Ranked #5 of 155 Attractions in Valencia. Home to a ceramic museum including some plates decorated by Picasso. the house itself and its exterior is amazing. VERY baroque and impressive. Flamboyant.
130 habitants recommandent
Musée national de la céramique et des arts décoratifs González Martí
2 Carrer del Poeta QuerolRanked #5 of 155 Attractions in Valencia. Home to a ceramic museum including some plates decorated by Picasso. the house itself and its exterior is amazing. VERY baroque and impressive. Flamboyant.
It offers temporary and permanent exhibitions of contemporary art. For art lovers. Sundays is free. otherwise it costs 2 euros. A 15 minutes-walk from the flat.
362 habitants recommandent
Instituto Valencia d'Arte Modern (IVAM)
118 C/ de Guillem de CastroIt offers temporary and permanent exhibitions of contemporary art. For art lovers. Sundays is free. otherwise it costs 2 euros. A 15 minutes-walk from the flat.
It offers temporary and permanent exhibitions and cultural activities dance, theater and classical music concerts. It has also a small nice restaurant
6 habitants recommandent
Octubre Centre de Cultura Contemporània
12 Carrer de Sant FerranIt offers temporary and permanent exhibitions and cultural activities dance, theater and classical music concerts. It has also a small nice restaurant
Located in a small pretty square where locals get together to have some drinks and tapas
Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo
4 Plaça del CarmeLocated in a small pretty square where locals get together to have some drinks and tapas
Worthy to get a seat in this place. Though it is not a easy task. Good performance and program. Lovely walk from the flat to this place. I promise it!
44 habitants recommandent
Teatre Principal de València
15 Carrer de les BarquesWorthy to get a seat in this place. Though it is not a easy task. Good performance and program. Lovely walk from the flat to this place. I promise it!
no very innovative with its performances, but good musicals all over the year
84 habitants recommandent
Édifice Olympia
44 C. de Sant Vicent Màrtirno very innovative with its performances, but good musicals all over the year
Small theater to see contemporary representations. I like its chaotic, baroque decoration.
33 habitants recommandent
Théâtre Talia
31 Carrer dels CavallersSmall theater to see contemporary representations. I like its chaotic, baroque decoration.
It holds a pictorial collection of the XVI and XVII centuries , and paintings of El Greco and Juan de Juanes. But what I like the most, is its large Renaissance cloister. Simply charming and peaceful
9 habitants recommandent
Museo del Partriarca
2 Carrer de la NauIt holds a pictorial collection of the XVI and XVII centuries , and paintings of El Greco and Juan de Juanes. But what I like the most, is its large Renaissance cloister. Simply charming and peaceful
Food Scene
The natives go here for authentic flamenco. You will be amazed by the passion of the performers and audience. Reasonable 8 euro entry, cheap 2-4 euro drinks. Get there early for a seat.
Carrer del Túria, 62
The natives go here for authentic flamenco. You will be amazed by the passion of the performers and audience. Reasonable 8 euro entry, cheap 2-4 euro drinks. Get there early for a seat.
10 minutes walk ! Highly favorable comparisons to top restaurants in major cities worldwide. Superb, innovative, delicious food, together with excellent service - all at remarkably low prices!
16 habitants recommandent
El Celler del Tossal
6 Carrer de Quart10 minutes walk ! Highly favorable comparisons to top restaurants in major cities worldwide. Superb, innovative, delicious food, together with excellent service - all at remarkably low prices!
5 minutes walk. The atmosphere is really nice, especially if you eat on the terrace. With 35 euros you will be able to eat a full menu. The presentation and the taste of dishes are really good!
25 habitants recommandent
La Moma
16 Carrer de la Corretgeria5 minutes walk. The atmosphere is really nice, especially if you eat on the terrace. With 35 euros you will be able to eat a full menu. The presentation and the taste of dishes are really good!
10 minutes walk from the flat. This restaurant might not be able to get a Michelin star because it is not "posh" enough, but it's very cozy and the food is what you will really want to come back for!
18 habitants recommandent
REFUGIO RESTAURANTE
42 C. de Dalt10 minutes walk from the flat. This restaurant might not be able to get a Michelin star because it is not "posh" enough, but it's very cozy and the food is what you will really want to come back for!
15 minutes walk from the flat. Offers innovative cuisine. They have a tapas tasting menu at 22 euros. You will just smile with each course. Amazing food at amazing value. Deserves a Michelin star!
39 habitants recommandent
Restaurante Vuelve Carolina
8 C. de Correus15 minutes walk from the flat. Offers innovative cuisine. They have a tapas tasting menu at 22 euros. You will just smile with each course. Amazing food at amazing value. Deserves a Michelin star!
Cuban and Mexican food that is just 3 steps from the flat. Food is not spectacular, but has a very friendly service and great cocktails! English and French spoken
Restaurante Babalu Mediterraneo & Caribeño
17 C. CerrajerosCuban and Mexican food that is just 3 steps from the flat. Food is not spectacular, but has a very friendly service and great cocktails! English and French spoken
At 5 minutes walk. It is a lovely place to eat right in the heart of the city without the hustle and bustle of Plaza de la Reina. It provides a decent menu for 20 euros. However, don't eat paella here. Definitely, not the best you can have in town.
6 habitants recommandent
Carrer de la Tapineria
Carrer de la TapineriaAt 5 minutes walk. It is a lovely place to eat right in the heart of the city without the hustle and bustle of Plaza de la Reina. It provides a decent menu for 20 euros. However, don't eat paella here. Definitely, not the best you can have in town.
5 minutes walk from the flat. You will be surprised by the quality of the Valencian paella which contained rabbit, snail and chicken as well. Expect to wait at least 20 minutes as it is cooked fresh.
Plaça de Lope de Vega, 5
5 minutes walk from the flat. You will be surprised by the quality of the Valencian paella which contained rabbit, snail and chicken as well. Expect to wait at least 20 minutes as it is cooked fresh.
2 minutes walk from the flat. One of the best coffee shops and bakeries in Valencia. Free WIFI. Delicious cappuccino, teas and fresh made pastry. English spoken.
Carrer de les Mantes, 7
2 minutes walk from the flat. One of the best coffee shops and bakeries in Valencia. Free WIFI. Delicious cappuccino, teas and fresh made pastry. English spoken.
10 minutes walk from the flat. FREE WIFI. Yummy cappuccino, tea or pastries. A very cozy and clean Valencian bakery where foreign and locals get together regularly. English spoken.
Avinguda del Baró de Càrcer, 34
34 Avinguda de l'Oest10 minutes walk from the flat. FREE WIFI. Yummy cappuccino, tea or pastries. A very cozy and clean Valencian bakery where foreign and locals get together regularly. English spoken.
5 minutes walk from home. Free WIFI while drinking the traditional valencian drink "Horchata" a refreshing, tasty and healthy drink. You cannot miss it!
El Siglo Gastrobar
11 Plaça de Santa Caterina5 minutes walk from home. Free WIFI while drinking the traditional valencian drink "Horchata" a refreshing, tasty and healthy drink. You cannot miss it!
1 minute walk from the flat. My daily starting point for breakfast! Free WIFI. Delicious and inexpensive brunch or midday snack (sweet or salty).Clean, cozy and with a thoughtful, considerate staff.
Carrer del Trench, 22
1 minute walk from the flat. My daily starting point for breakfast! Free WIFI. Delicious and inexpensive brunch or midday snack (sweet or salty).Clean, cozy and with a thoughtful, considerate staff.
La Comisaría
5 Pl. de l'ArbreCool restaurant in a lovely small square.
Traditional Valencian restaurant. Good place for new explorers of Valencian cuisine. Warm and cozy place. Menu for low budgets with traditional wall tiles and romantic lighting for approx. 14 euros
20 habitants recommandent
La Caragola
9 Plaça de Mossén SorellTraditional Valencian restaurant. Good place for new explorers of Valencian cuisine. Warm and cozy place. Menu for low budgets with traditional wall tiles and romantic lighting for approx. 14 euros
Ideal for Americans when feeling homesick, and for anyone who needs internet access. Too big coffees, lattes for my taste. Remember to ask for a ceramic cup. Otherwise you'll get it in a cartoon cup
Carrer de Sant Vicent Màrtir, 12
Ideal for Americans when feeling homesick, and for anyone who needs internet access. Too big coffees, lattes for my taste. Remember to ask for a ceramic cup. Otherwise you'll get it in a cartoon cup
One of my favorites Andalusian restaurants. Good vine list, with excellent Ribera del Dueros and Riojas. This place is a sure winner!
Restaurante Tacita de Plata
One of my favorites Andalusian restaurants. Good vine list, with excellent Ribera del Dueros and Riojas. This place is a sure winner!
Drinks & Nightlife
At 10 minutes walk. Have you ever dance, or have a drink in a disco club that was built in the 17th century, and that has been declared a national heritage site? If not, this is your chance to do it.
6 habitants recommandent
Calcatta Discoclub
4 Carrer del Rellotge VellAt 10 minutes walk. Have you ever dance, or have a drink in a disco club that was built in the 17th century, and that has been declared a national heritage site? If not, this is your chance to do it.
Pinball Valencia
1 Carrer de la ConcòrdiaGreat atmosphere to move your bones and to have a drink!
10 minutes walk from the flat. Even if you are the kind of guy or girl who cannot dance, you will shake your body here, and discover that everything in the universe has a rhythm...I promise it!!!
Vinicius Pub
11 Carrer de la Bosseria10 minutes walk from the flat. Even if you are the kind of guy or girl who cannot dance, you will shake your body here, and discover that everything in the universe has a rhythm...I promise it!!!
One of the most romantic and lovely cafes in Valencia. Great ambiance for people 8 to 80 years old. Good cocktails before or after dinner. One of my faves on earth!
99 habitants recommandent
Cafe de las Horas
1 Carrer del Comte d'AlmodóvarOne of the most romantic and lovely cafes in Valencia. Great ambiance for people 8 to 80 years old. Good cocktails before or after dinner. One of my faves on earth!
Gorgeous view of the city. Variety of cocktails. Music Chill-Out during the day and Soulful, Funky, Deep-House at nights.
10 habitants recommandent
Ático Ateneo Lounge
12 Carrer de MoratínGorgeous view of the city. Variety of cocktails. Music Chill-Out during the day and Soulful, Funky, Deep-House at nights.
One of the oldest coffees, bars in town. It serves the most acclaimed drink: Agua de Valencia. It is a little old fashion, but I still like to hang in around. For nostalgic, old folks like me.
34 habitants recommandent
Café Lisboa
9 Plaça del Doctor ColladoOne of the oldest coffees, bars in town. It serves the most acclaimed drink: Agua de Valencia. It is a little old fashion, but I still like to hang in around. For nostalgic, old folks like me.
I am sure it must be one of the oldest bars in town. When El Carmen was just a depressed and dangerous place, this bar was already there to illuminate our nights and warm our hearts :-)
25 habitants recommandent
Cafe Sant Jaume
51 Carrer dels CavallersI am sure it must be one of the oldest bars in town. When El Carmen was just a depressed and dangerous place, this bar was already there to illuminate our nights and warm our hearts :-)
I cannot think about anyone in the whole Valencia who does not know this place, or has never been here. It is just impossible!! Pretty quiet during the day, busy at night. Cool terrace and ambiance
52 habitants recommandent
Café Negrito
1 Plaça del NegretI cannot think about anyone in the whole Valencia who does not know this place, or has never been here. It is just impossible!! Pretty quiet during the day, busy at night. Cool terrace and ambiance
Pepita Pulgarcita
19 Carrer dels CavallersTo have some tapas surrounded by gente guapa.
After 30 years still one of the best cultural offers: Flamenco shows on Sundays, theater shows on Wednesdays, amateur movies on Fridays, and of course! DJ music every night after 23:00 pm
La Claca
3 C. de Sant Vicent MàrtirAfter 30 years still one of the best cultural offers: Flamenco shows on Sundays, theater shows on Wednesdays, amateur movies on Fridays, and of course! DJ music every night after 23:00 pm
Very eclectic: Jazz, flamenco, African rhythms, reggae, rock. Evolutive multispace for all tastes: Dance, Theater, Music, Expositions, Interactive art, Classes. All you always wanted in just one place
123 habitants recommandent
Radio City
19 Carrer de Santa TeresaVery eclectic: Jazz, flamenco, African rhythms, reggae, rock. Evolutive multispace for all tastes: Dance, Theater, Music, Expositions, Interactive art, Classes. All you always wanted in just one place
Everything Else
5 minutes walk from the flat. One of the older and most traditional "horchaterias" in the world. Get free WIFI while drinking the tradicional valencian drink "horchata"
55 habitants recommandent
Horchateria Santa Catalina
6 Plaça de Santa Caterina5 minutes walk from the flat. One of the older and most traditional "horchaterias" in the world. Get free WIFI while drinking the tradicional valencian drink "horchata"
Shopping
It is our Spanish Macy's or Marks & Spencer. Worthy to buy traditional souvenirs, like ceramics or books. It provides a excellent customer service and good prices
33 habitants recommandent
El Corte Inglés
26 C. del Pintor SorollaIt is our Spanish Macy's or Marks & Spencer. Worthy to buy traditional souvenirs, like ceramics or books. It provides a excellent customer service and good prices