Unique weekend in Valence

Valence is one of the most popular destinations for long weekends. The city is full of architectural treasures, tasty gastronomy and endless cultural richness.

Nestled on the East Spanish coast, Valence is famous for its magnificent beaches and emblematic tourist sites such as the Cité des Arts et des Sciences, which houses one of the largest aquariums in Europe.

You are ready for a unique trip of its kind!

Day 1 :

We suggest you start your day with a walk through the vast Turia park, which crosses the city and offers you an exceptional green setting. You can take a tour by bike or on foot to admire the bridges, museums and gardens that mark out this green city.

Then, direction the City of Arts and Sciences.

Do not miss the opportunity to explore the Oceanogrà -fic, one of the largest and most diverse aquariums in Europe. You can admire dolphins, sharks, sea lions and penguins and many other species.

Anecdote

Did you know that the basin dedicated to sharks is the largest in Europe? Do not fear, they are not likely to get out of their pool.

Finish the day by visiting the historic center of Valence, walking in the winding streets bordered by superb buildings such as the Valence cathedral and the central market.

You can have a drink in one of the many tapas bars, to immerse yourself in the local culinary culture.

Day 2:

After a refreshing breakfast, you will visit the cultural heart of Valencia.

The Lonja de la Seda is a Gothic building listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built in the 15th century. This building is not only magnificent, but also represents one of the most important symbols of Valencian history of silk trade, which has marked the economic prosperity of the city for centuries.

Continue your walk to admire the Mercat de Colón, a modernist style market built in 1914. Inside, you can discover local shops that sell craft products and memories.

At the end of the day, explore the district rich in Street Art in El Carmen. You will find many galleries there that exhibit and sell local works of contemporary art.

Anecdote

La Lonja welcomed recordings for scenes from the film Le Cid (1961) with Charlton Heston.

Day 3:

Take advantage of your last day to discover the magnificent beaches of Valence.

We advise you to take a short tram journey to reach the beach of Malvarrosa, where you can relax, make a little sail and taste the famous paella cooked on a wood fire in one of the many restaurants by the edge sea.

Anecdote

The Malvarrosa beach was celebrated by many artists, such as the famous painter Joaquín Sorolla in his works.

Restaurant

For your first oneselfRée, go to the Navarro restaurant to taste a tasty paella.

For your second evening, go to Tasqueta de Blai for a relaxed evening with cheap and tasty tapas.

Hotel

To accommodate you, we recommend a 3-star hotel for the first two nights, located in the city center: theZenit Valencia hotel.

For the last night near the beach, book a room in the 3 -star hotel Casa Cozy. 

Transportation

To move, we suggest that you use the Valence metro to get to the different stages of your journey. Take a three -day subscription to benefit from unlimited access to the public transport network.

Cost

The total cost of this route for 2 people, including 3 -star accommodation and recommended meals, should be around 800 euros.