Beautiful escape to Valencia
2024
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage, Discovery, Relaxation / Well-being.
Best times to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Printemps, Eté, Automne, Hiver.
Where to stay ?
The map of your stay "Beautiful escape to Valencia"
Detail of the stay : Beautiful escape to Valencia
How to get there
Mercado Central, Plaza de la Virgen and Barrio del Carmen
Steps: Valence
After setting up in Plaza del Ayuntamiento, the nerve centre of Valencia, take advantage of the morning to explore the modernist Mercado Central, Europe's largest fresh produce market. Just outside the market, you will find the Lonja de la Seda (Silk Hall), a superb civil Gothic monument declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch, head for Plaza Redonda, a charming medieval square where the stalls sell doilies and lace. A little further on, you will find the Plaza de la Virgen, where you can admire the Cathedral of Valencia, the Basilica of the Virgen de los Desemparados and the Miguelete, three of the city's most emblematic historical monuments. Take the opportunity to take a break for a snack in one of the century-old horchaterias in Plaza Santa Catalina, located just next door. At aperitif time, head for Barrio del Carmen, the epicentre of Valencia's nightlife, to enjoy its terrace bars, trendy restaurants and musical bars.
Places of interest : LONJA DE LA SEDA MIGUELETE CATHÉDRALE ET MIGUELETE BASILICA DE LA VIRGEN DE LOS DESAMPARADOS PLAZA REDONDA MERCADO CENTRAL
Turia Gardens, Cabanyal and Fiesta
Steps: Valence
Climb by bike, towards the Turia gardens, a green flow of several kilometres that allows you to reach the Cité des Arts et des Sciences directly from the city centre. If you do not wish to spend the day there, we recommend that you only visit the Oceanogràfic, the largest aquarium in Europe. On the other hand, you can admire Santiago Calatrava's futuristic architecture by walking along the city from the Turia gardens. Then, head for the coast to enjoy a nice paella in one of the seaside restaurants, followed by a relaxing afternoon at the beach or a stroll in the picturesque Cabanyal district. In the evening, join the port for a cocktail at Vivir sin dormir or to party all night long in the Las Animas club. By the way, be sure to take a look at the Veles e Vents building, a beautiful example of modern architecture by David Chipperfield.
Places of interest : CITÉ DES ARTS ET DES SCIENCES JARDINS DE LA TURIA OCEANOGRÀFIC VELES E VENTS
