- The City of Arts and Sciences is a stunning complex by Calatrava—visit the Oceanografic (aquarium).
- Eat Paella Valenciana (rabbit/chicken) at the beach (Malvarrosa)—never for dinner!
- The Central Market is a modernist masterpiece of food—buy fresh fruit.
- The Cathedral claims to hold the Holy Grail (the cup from the Last Supper).
- Turia Gardens is a park built in the old riverbed—great for cycling across the city.
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When to go: Spring
March is Las Fallas (huge fire festival). Spring and Autumn are perfect.
Summer is hot and humid.
- Fallas: March.
- Best: May-Jun.
- Summer: Beach.
Getting there: Metro
Valencia Airport (VLC) is connected by Metro (Line 3/5) to the center (20 mins).
High-speed train (AVE) from Madrid takes 1h 40m.
- Metro: Cheap/Fast.
- Train: Joaquin Sorolla.
- Taxi: Affordable.
Where to stay: Ciutat Vella or Ruzafa
Ciutat Vella (Old Town) is central. Ruzafa is the hipster/foodie neighborhood.
Near Arts & Sciences is modern.
- Old Town: History.
- Ruzafa: Cool.
- Beach: Summer.
What to see: Future and Past
City of Arts and Sciences. Silk Exchange (Lonja). Cathedral.
Bike the Turia Gardens.
- Arts & Science: Future.
- Silk Exchange: UNESCO.
- Cathedral: Grail.
- Turia: Park.
Food: Paella
Paella is lunch. Authentic Valencian paella has no seafood (it has beans/meat).
Horchata (tiger nut milk) with Fartons (pastry) is a snack. Agua de Valencia is a cocktail.
- Paella: Lunch.
- Horchata: Drink.
- Agua de Valencia: Cocktail.
- Bunyols: Pumpkin fritters.
Getting around: Bike and Metro
Valencia is flat. Biking is the best way (especially in Turia).
Metro and bus are good.
- Bike: Valenbisi.
- Metro: Good.
- Walk: Center.
Budget: Affordable
Cheaper than Barcelona or Madrid. Food is great value.
Menu del Dia is a bargain.
- Food: Cheap.
- Hotels: Fair.
- Beach: Free.
2 Days in Valencia
Day 1: History. Central Market. Silk Exchange. Cathedral (Grail). Horchata break. Dinner in Ruzafa.
Day 2: Future & Beach. City of Arts and Sciences. Oceanografic. Paella at Malvarrosa beach.
- Day 1: Old Town.
- Day 2: Science & Sun.
- Evening: Tapas.
FAQ
Paella for dinner?
No! Locals eat it for lunch (2-3pm). Tourist places serve it at night.
Is the Grail real?
The Vatican recognizes it as a candidate. It's ancient agate.
Is it safe?
Yes, very safe.