Guidebook for Valencia
Food Scene
Very popular restaurant and always busy. Their breakfast menu is very cheap and great food. They have a menu del dia from 2-5 but also have food choices from a regular menu (although a bit pricey) if you choose not to get the menu del dia. The food is not something that may be very popular if you're an American visiting (i.e. duck, rabbit, horse, squid). Closed entire month of September. Hours 9-12, 2-5 pm
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Restaurante Casa Diego
74 Carrer Jaume IVery popular restaurant and always busy. Their breakfast menu is very cheap and great food. They have a menu del dia from 2-5 but also have food choices from a regular menu (although a bit pricey) if you choose not to get the menu del dia. The food is not something that may be very popular if you're an American visiting (i.e. duck, rabbit, horse, squid). Closed entire month of September. Hours 9-12, 2-5 pm
Open every day from 1:30- late. It's one of the few places open when many others are closed. They serve kebabs and pizza. Also have vegetarian options.
KING DONER KEBAB
34 Carrer Jaume IOpen every day from 1:30- late. It's one of the few places open when many others are closed. They serve kebabs and pizza. Also have vegetarian options.
A very unique/unusual tapas restaurant. Everything is served on a small baguette. Unique toppings but a must try while here in Valencia. A great place for authentic, unique Spanish tapas. Open most nights until midnight.
Sagardi Paterna
A very unique/unusual tapas restaurant. Everything is served on a small baguette. Unique toppings but a must try while here in Valencia. A great place for authentic, unique Spanish tapas. Open most nights until midnight.
Fancy, higher end restaurant with traditional, typical Spanish food options. Reservations are recommended. Hours vary. Closed Sundays.
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Puerta de la Mar
sn Plaça de la Porta de la MarFancy, higher end restaurant with traditional, typical Spanish food options. Reservations are recommended. Hours vary. Closed Sundays.
Finer dining restaurant option in Montserrat. Has many options from Bocadillos to full plate meals (Bacalao, calamares, etc). Closed Sundays, hours vary.
L'antic Mesó
12 Av. Jaume IFiner dining restaurant option in Montserrat. Has many options from Bocadillos to full plate meals (Bacalao, calamares, etc). Closed Sundays, hours vary.
Local BBQ restaurant specializing in Paella and all things grilled. Very popular with locals and fills up fast. Hours vary so call to verify.
Restaurant Barbacoa Monserrat.
82 Av. Blasco IbáñezLocal BBQ restaurant specializing in Paella and all things grilled. Very popular with locals and fills up fast. Hours vary so call to verify.
A excellent Italian pizzeria. All is made in the wood fire oven. Open Wednesday- Sunday 7-11 (may have extended summer hours). We recommend Il Diavola pizza with pineapple or any of their calzones.
Pizzeria Il Birbone
70 Av. Vicente Blasco IbáñezA excellent Italian pizzeria. All is made in the wood fire oven. Open Wednesday- Sunday 7-11 (may have extended summer hours). We recommend Il Diavola pizza with pineapple or any of their calzones.
Great authentic Peruvian food. Arroz Chaufa, Lomo Saltado, Papas a la Huancaina (spicy), and Chicharrones de pescado are some of the more popular dishes.
Restaurante Peruano INKA
14 Carrer de Salas QuirogaGreat authentic Peruvian food. Arroz Chaufa, Lomo Saltado, Papas a la Huancaina (spicy), and Chicharrones de pescado are some of the more popular dishes.
If you're looking for some delicious Japanese desserts, try this place! Their mochis are all made by hand, fresh. A great place to stop in for a little snack or even take away if you're wanting to take some home.
Mochisan
4 Carrer de Martí l'HumàIf you're looking for some delicious Japanese desserts, try this place! Their mochis are all made by hand, fresh. A great place to stop in for a little snack or even take away if you're wanting to take some home.
Excellent Indian food. A huge number of vegetarian dishes and options. Reasonably priced dishes.
CÚRCUMA restaurante hindú/indian restaurant
7B Avinguda Rei Joan Carles IExcellent Indian food. A huge number of vegetarian dishes and options. Reasonably priced dishes.
A must-go if you are wanting to eat local Valencian paella. A reservation is required. Please ask us to make one if you don’t speak Spanish.
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Restaurante Genuina
283 Carrera del RiuA must-go if you are wanting to eat local Valencian paella. A reservation is required. Please ask us to make one if you don’t speak Spanish.
The name described the food. A very interesting mix of American, Mexican, Spanish, and Mediterranean food options. Weird hours so be sure to check their hours before going. Reservations recommended.
Bar & Grill Be Different Montserrat
13 Carrer de Sant JosepThe name described the food. A very interesting mix of American, Mexican, Spanish, and Mediterranean food options. Weird hours so be sure to check their hours before going. Reservations recommended.
If you’re wanting to learn how to cook some excellent traditional Spanish cuisine, this is a must try for taking a cooking class and then getting to enjoy what you cooked in a wonderfully fun atmosphere.
Food & Fun - Escuela de cocina - Cursos Paella - Team Building Cocina Valencia - Eventos empresa
If you’re wanting to learn how to cook some excellent traditional Spanish cuisine, this is a must try for taking a cooking class and then getting to enjoy what you cooked in a wonderfully fun atmosphere.
Sightseeing
Cool castle in the heart of the town Bunol. It's a great half day trip and can be easily combined with visiting the Cueva del Turche which is only a few minutes drive away.
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Castillo de Buñol
Calle Puente CastilloCool castle in the heart of the town Bunol. It's a great half day trip and can be easily combined with visiting the Cueva del Turche which is only a few minutes drive away.
Sagunto Castle is a fortress overlooking the town of Sagunto, near Valencia. The site's history extends back over two thousand years and includes Iberian, Roman, and medieval remains. It is is ruins but is undergoing repair and can still be visited.
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Sagunto Castle
s/n Carrer del CastellSagunto Castle is a fortress overlooking the town of Sagunto, near Valencia. The site's history extends back over two thousand years and includes Iberian, Roman, and medieval remains. It is is ruins but is undergoing repair and can still be visited.
An amazing hillside town. Has a lot of places to visit (ancient caves, an old church, and a number of other places in town). Perfect for a day trip.
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Bocairent
An amazing hillside town. Has a lot of places to visit (ancient caves, an old church, and a number of other places in town). Perfect for a day trip.
A must see Gothic cathedral in the historic district of Valencia.
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Valencia Cathedral
Plaza de la AlmoinaA must see Gothic cathedral in the historic district of Valencia.
Check out Xativa as well as the castle that overlooks the town. A fun little town to walk around. Be sure to climb to the top of the castle to see 360 views of the neighbouring towns. Cost is 10 euros and they only accept cash.
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Xàtiva
Check out Xativa as well as the castle that overlooks the town. A fun little town to walk around. Be sure to climb to the top of the castle to see 360 views of the neighbouring towns. Cost is 10 euros and they only accept cash.
A beautiful moorish palace- a mini version of inside La Alhambra in Granada. Well worth a visit. An appt is required to take a tour. We can help arrange if needed. Visit www.ayuntamientoanna.es
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Castle Palace Counts of Cervellón
5 Plaza AlamedaA beautiful moorish palace- a mini version of inside La Alhambra in Granada. Well worth a visit. An appt is required to take a tour. We can help arrange if needed. Visit www.ayuntamientoanna.es
Parks & Nature
Beautiful waterfall and natural pond. It does depend on the time of year and amount of rainfall as to whether or not the waterfall will actually be running. It's a fun spot to visit and there are park benches to enjoy a picnic lunch. It is also pet friendly.
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Cueva Turche
Beautiful waterfall and natural pond. It does depend on the time of year and amount of rainfall as to whether or not the waterfall will actually be running. It's a fun spot to visit and there are park benches to enjoy a picnic lunch. It is also pet friendly.
Super nice beach that has great sand and easy to enter the water. It does allow dogs. There are a number of restaurants that line the boardwalk or it's perfect for a beach picnic.
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Playa de Pinedo
Super nice beach that has great sand and easy to enter the water. It does allow dogs. There are a number of restaurants that line the boardwalk or it's perfect for a beach picnic.
Another great beach to relax and enjoy the waters of Valencia. There are plenty of restaurants along the beach and many little shops to explore.
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Playa de la Malvarrosa
Another great beach to relax and enjoy the waters of Valencia. There are plenty of restaurants along the beach and many little shops to explore.
This Valencia beach has many bars and restaurants along the main road which skirts along the edge of the beach area. It is also disabled friendly in many parts of the beach, with special ramps and wooden walkways enabling those with wheelchairs and prams etc, to access the golden sands. This beach is perfect for a family holiday to Valencia.
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Playa Sagunto
133 Avinguda Delta del RiuThis Valencia beach has many bars and restaurants along the main road which skirts along the edge of the beach area. It is also disabled friendly in many parts of the beach, with special ramps and wooden walkways enabling those with wheelchairs and prams etc, to access the golden sands. This beach is perfect for a family holiday to Valencia.
Like many Mediterranean towns, Cullera is split into two parts: the town and the beaches, dominated by a small mountain known as the ‘Munt de l'Or’.
Upon arrival, you will find a real Spanish town and authentic beaches enjoyed by locals and also Spanish tourists from Madrid. It is rare to see or hear many foreign tourists here. The beaches in Cullera are an ideal getaway for those who want some peace and a variety of beaches to choose from.
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Playa Cullera
Like many Mediterranean towns, Cullera is split into two parts: the town and the beaches, dominated by a small mountain known as the ‘Munt de l'Or’.
Upon arrival, you will find a real Spanish town and authentic beaches enjoyed by locals and also Spanish tourists from Madrid. It is rare to see or hear many foreign tourists here. The beaches in Cullera are an ideal getaway for those who want some peace and a variety of beaches to choose from.
The pools of Pou Clar, and its highly valued spot, are especially interesting for those who want to connect with nature, and appreciate the composition of rocks, water and vegetation in the area. You are able to get in the water or simply enjoy the gorgeous views from the side while picnicking or relaxing on the side.
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Pozas Pou Clar
CV-81The pools of Pou Clar, and its highly valued spot, are especially interesting for those who want to connect with nature, and appreciate the composition of rocks, water and vegetation in the area. You are able to get in the water or simply enjoy the gorgeous views from the side while picnicking or relaxing on the side.
A great site to go for a walk, hiking, fishing. The views are impressive. Picnicking is recommended.
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Embalse de Forata
A great site to go for a walk, hiking, fishing. The views are impressive. Picnicking is recommended.
A beautiful cove with clear water. About 1 1/2 hours away. A full day is recommended for going here.
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Cova Tallada
A beautiful cove with clear water. About 1 1/2 hours away. A full day is recommended for going here.
Essentials
Perfect grocery store to get anything you need. Hours are 9-9:30 during winter and until 10 pm during the summer. Open on Sundays during summer from 9-3.
Supermercados Consum
62 Av. de Blasco IbáñezPerfect grocery store to get anything you need. Hours are 9-9:30 during winter and until 10 pm during the summer. Open on Sundays during summer from 9-3.
Mercadona
Carrer dels FerrersEverything you need for food and basics. Not open on Sundays.
Farmacia Puchades
16 Carrer Jaume IFor all pharmacy needs (hours normally 9-9) M-F.
Arts & Culture
A must see when visiting Valencia. There is a science museum, performing arts museum, and large theater among other spots. During the summer there are a number of water activities to do in the water that surrounds the buildings.
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Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències
A must see when visiting Valencia. There is a science museum, performing arts museum, and large theater among other spots. During the summer there are a number of water activities to do in the water that surrounds the buildings.
A great place to visit if you enjoy animals. Not a typical zoo in that animals have ample space to roam in a more natural setting and they don’t cram tons of different animals throughout. They focus on warm weather animals in a more natural habitat.
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Bioparc Valencia
3 Av. Pío BarojaA great place to visit if you enjoy animals. Not a typical zoo in that animals have ample space to roam in a more natural setting and they don’t cram tons of different animals throughout. They focus on warm weather animals in a more natural habitat.
A great place to see all kinds of sea creatures. A half day is recommended to visit.
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L'Oceanogràfic
1B Carrer d'Eduardo Primo YúferaA great place to see all kinds of sea creatures. A half day is recommended to visit.
Shopping
Amazing local (from Montserrart) honey store that sells over 12 different types of honey. You can sample nearly all of them and buy your favorite. Try the Acacia and Eucalypto flavors.
Naturval Apícola S.L.U.
55 Av. Blasco IbáñezAmazing local (from Montserrart) honey store that sells over 12 different types of honey. You can sample nearly all of them and buy your favorite. Try the Acacia and Eucalypto flavors.
A must-see market that has everything you can think of- fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, snacks, restaurants, wine, etc. A staple of Valencia and the architecture of the building is phenomenal. Open Mon-Sat- 7:30-3pm. Closed Sundays and holidays.
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Central Market of Valencia
s/n Plaça de la Ciutat de BrugesA must-see market that has everything you can think of- fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, snacks, restaurants, wine, etc. A staple of Valencia and the architecture of the building is phenomenal. Open Mon-Sat- 7:30-3pm. Closed Sundays and holidays.
A great smaller option to the Mercado Central. Has a variety of fresh local and international produce from vendors. Open M-Sat from 7:30-3 pm (closed Sundays and holidays)
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Mercado Ruzafa
A great smaller option to the Mercado Central. Has a variety of fresh local and international produce from vendors. Open M-Sat from 7:30-3 pm (closed Sundays and holidays)
Drinks & Nightlife
A great area which is renowned for the wineries and great Valencian wine. There are multiple wineries around the area so you can research possible places to visit or look for a guided winery tour. Allow a full day to get there, visit the wineries, and return.
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Requena-Utiel
A great area which is renowned for the wineries and great Valencian wine. There are multiple wineries around the area so you can research possible places to visit or look for a guided winery tour. Allow a full day to get there, visit the wineries, and return.