Stay
Ruzafa neighbourhood is a hip area with many restaurants and bars, as well as conveniently located to explore both Valencia’s old town, museums complex, all a short distance to main train and metro stations.
See
- Ancient Medieval Entranceways: Torres de Serranos and Torres de Quart
- Plaza de la Virgen – Cathedral, Basilica and Plaza de l’Almoina. If you climb the Miguelete (Cathedral tower) tower you will be able to enjoy a 360o view of the city.
- Llotja de la Seda – Ancient Silk Market declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This is a jewel of the civil gothic architecture.
- Plaza del Ayuntamiento – City Hall Square
- Turia Gardens – The old riverbed with a 9 km long course.
- Natural Park of Albufera – The place where the paella was invented, an urban oasis surrounded by rice fields and forest. We recommend a boat ride in the park.
- City of Arts and Sciences – Cuidad de las Artes y las Ciencias
- The Beach, including the port and the old America’s Cup Port (Marina Real).
- San Nicolas Church – Iglesia San Nicolas, called the Valencian Sistine Chapel, its frescoes are a must see in the city.
- El Carme (hip neighbourhood with street art)
- Ruzafa (hipster neighbourhood)
Eat/Food markets
Drink an Horchata, a typical drink of the region made with tigernut, water and sugar
- Federal Cafe (Aussie breakfast, brunch) *
- Horchatería de Santa Catalina (traditional café)
- Mercatbar (modern tapas)
- La Pappardella (Italian, 30 pasta types)
- Dulce de Leche (breakfast, coffee)
- Ubik (Cafe & bookshop)
- Mercado De Colon (drink at Horchatería Daniel)
- Mercado Central (eat at Central Bar)
- Mercado de Ruzafa
Bars/Clubs
Drink Agua de Valencia, a cocktail made with champagne, orange juice, vodka and gin.
- Cafe Berlin (cocktail bar)
- Café Negrito (pub)
- Electropura (dance bar)
- La3 Club (most popular)
- Terraza L’Umbracle (inside the art & science center)
- Radio City (live jazz)
- Cafe de las Horas (cafe, cocktails)
Near beach/marina
- Marina Beach Club
- Veles e Vents – Several restaurants, terraces and bars with spectacular views)
- Casa Carmela (traditional paella) *
- La Fábrica de Hielo – Ideal place to have a drink and listen to live music.
- Bodega La Peseta in – Old winery, a place to visit for its tapas and its atmosphere
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