The City of Arts and Sciences
This modern precinct, built in land reclaimed by the re-routing of the River Turia, is an architectural marvel. Stroll among the with giant shell-shaped buildings including the Oceangraphic Park, Europe’s largest aquarium.
Plaza de la Reina
This is the place to head after dark. The lively plaza and surrounding alleys are lined with dozens of bars and clubs packed with locals and visitors. The action doesn’t usually get going till around 1am when the locals begin their night out.
Plaza de Toros
Matadors still regularly grace Valencia’s bull fighting ring. A small but interesting free museum is attached to the stadium, which is also used for concerts and shows.
Central Market
Giant squid, delectable legs of ‘jamon’ or cured ham and piles of fresh fruit are all available in the cosmopolitan Central Market. Just ogle the food or grab a snack for the day ahead.
Silver merchants
Famous for its intricate spiral columns, make sure you take a moment to relax in the orange grove out the back of this historic building.
Saint Mary of Valencia Cathedral
This beautiful cathedral isn’t just a hell of a sight from the outside. Inside, it is said to hold the legendary Holy Grail, used by Jesus at the Last Supper. Fancy a sip?
Water court
Valencia is pretty damn dry, so it’s got a dedicated water court to solve disputes over the wet stuff.
F1 European Championship Circuit
The Formula 1 comes to Valencia every August for one of the biggest events on the city’s calendar. The impressive course takes in much of the town’s main port and neighbouring Playa de la Malvarossa.
