Valencia City Guide

A comprehensive guide to Valencia, Spain — what to see, where to go to the beach, the culture and the fiestas of Las Fallas and the Semana Santa Marinera, where to eat, the nightlife districts, shopping, and how to travel to and around the city. Maps and photo galleries throughout.

About Valencia

Orientation, history, climate, and general information about Valencia, Spain — the essentials before a visit.

To See in Valencia

The Cathedral and the Holy Grail, La Lonja silk exchange, the City of Arts and Sciences, the Turia gardens, museums and monuments — with maps.

Beaches of Valencia

City beaches, the Malvarrosa, and the wilder shores of La Devesa and El Saler in the Albufera natural park.

Culture in Valencia

Traditional Valencian culture: Las Fallas, the Semana Santa Marinera, flamenco and the corrida, fairs and festivals, art museums, theatres, cinema and classical music.

Nightlife in Valencia

Bars, clubs and pubs across the nightlife districts — Carmen, Cánovas, Blasco Ibáñez, Juan Llorens and the beach — with an interactive map of each area.

Eating in Valencia

Where to eat: Valencian and Spanish restaurants, tapas bars, paella, Asian and Latin American cuisine, with practical notes on prices and hours.

Shopping in Valencia

Valencian souvenirs and Lladró porcelain, the central shopping streets, markets, malls and superstores.

Photos of Valencia

Galleries of the fiestas, the beaches, modern Valencia, Valencian dress and ceramics, and the city sights.