The best of Valencia, Spain

Tiina:The main beach of valencia! Very big and spacious and the atmosphere is so lovely here. It has many bars next to it and a few shops as well. The restaurants are quite touristic, so maybe you would want to eat elsewhere. The drinks are good though! Go and have an amazing beach day. :)

Tiina:Nothing beats the Central Market, or Mercado Central as we call it. It offers fresh foods and fruits and you can get everything you need for a great dinner, paella or just snacks. It is a very beautiful building.

Tiina:The historic old town. El Carmen is the heart of the centre area and has many lovely bars, cafeterias and restaurants. The vibe is always great and the old town is really the best area in the city!

Tiina:The tower gates of the old town that remain standing. It is free to look around but if you want to go up, you need to pay 2 euros. The towers are beautiful, and there is also another tower gate called Torre de Quart that you should check out.

Tiina:The clock tower of the main Cathedral of Valencia. It lies next to the Cathedral and you can either visit both of the buildings or just the clock tower. The clock tower costs 2 euros only and you can climb the stairs all the way to the top and see the amazing city view. It is worth the climb!

Tiina:The bull ring that does not host any bull fights! The place hosts many concerts and events around the year and it is very beautiful. You can find it right next to the main train station.

Tiina:The beautiful Natural Park of Albufera. It is easy to reach from the city with a car, a bus or even by a bike. You can spend a great day here walking or cycling around and you can even row a boat on the lake. The Paella is originally from here!! So eat it here for lunch!

Tiina:Patacona Beach is a bit further but on the same coastline as the Mallvarrosa Beach. You can walk there by the beachline or go by bus/bike. Maybe a bit more chill and not so crowded in the summertime.

Tiina:Las Fallas is the big Carnaval event of Valencia and it happens every year in March. It lasts for almost three weeks and has fireworks and statue burnings and great parties. The biggest shows are held in the Main Town Hall Square right in the centre of the city.

Tiina:Mascleta is the name of the every-day-fireworks of the Las Fallas Carnaval. They shoot loud firecrackers in the air every day at the same time during the whole festival.

Tiina:The City of Arts and Sciences is the greatest sight of Valencia. It includes the Opera House, The Science Museum, The IMAX-movie theater and the Oceanographic Aquarium. It is big, beautiful and you can not miss it!

Tiina:The Colon Market Hall is not similar to the main Market Hall. This one has lovely restaurants and bars inside it and is a great place to hang out!

Tiina:These are the other old town tower gates that are still standing. These are right next to the main bar street of the old town called Calle de Quart. Take a look at the bullet holes on the towers!

Tiina:The long Turia Park that separates the centre area from the other neighbourhoods of the city. It used to be a big river, but now it is green park with a smaller river inside. You can go ride a bike, walk around or have a picnic here. You can go all the way from the city to the port area and see the City of Arts and Sciences while on the way!

Tiina:This is the best bar and cafeteria in Valencia! A lovely place for a relaxing cup of coffee or a nice cocktail. You should really try their version of the famous Valencian cocktail: Agua de Valencia!

Tiina:A nice place for a lovely daytrip from the city area. Take a bus or a taxi or ride your bike here! It reminds a little bit of Venice! The beach here is really wonderful.

Tiina:This is a nice restaurant in the old town. It is very spanish and the food is amazing! The prices are also cheap and the staff is so kind and funny. :)

Tiina:The best Paella restaurant in the city! The food is amazing. You need a reservation, because this is popular with the locals and the tourists.

Tiina:A lovely restaurant for vegetarians and vegan people. The food is delicious! You can enjoy it even if you are not a vegan. ;) In a good location too!

Tiina:We really love this restaurant! It is close to the beach and the vibe is always great. The food is amazing and they have options for every diet. Sometimes they have live music too.

Tiina:A great tapas restaurant with good cheap prizes, great atmosphere and a fun and professional staff. They have also great vegetarian and vegan options. Close to the beach!