The Secret Valencia You Never Knew Existed

The historic old town of Valencia, featuring Roman ruins, medieval towers, gothic buildings, and churches.

Also known as Quart Towers, one of the two remaining gates from Valencia's medieval wall, dating back to the 15th century and marked by cannonball impacts from the war of independence against France.

Also known as Serrano Towers, one of the two remaining gates from Valencia's old city wall, built in the late 14th century and formerly used as a prison for nobility, offering panoramic views of Valencia.

A masterpiece of European Gothic architecture in Valencia, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and historically used for trading silk, representing the economic power of the city in the 15th century.

Considered the Valencian Sistine Chapel, this church features impressive paintings and frescoes and has been remodeled several times since its erection in 1242.

A bohemian neighborhood in Valencia's Old Town known for its unique streets, boutiques, art galleries, monuments, street art, and vibrant nightlife.

A river that was repurposed into a large park with soccer fields, climbing walls, biking trails, playgrounds and more after a flood in 1957.

A modern architectural complex designed by Santiago Calatrava, featuring an IMAX cinema, science museum, oceanographic park, opera house, and event space.

The modernized port of Valencia, remodeled to host the America's Cup, featuring restaurants, bars, and the Marina Beach Club.

A freshwater lagoon near Valencia, known for fishing and rice growing, the birthplace of paella, and offering hiking routes and boat trips.

An important archaeological museum in Europe, housing Roman and medieval remains, including a charity center and ruins of a Roman city.

A cafe with barack decor known for its Agua de Valencia drink.

A large park in the former Turia Riverbed, with soccer fields, climbing walls, and biking trails.

One of the oldest public markets in Europe, located in the historic city center, offering fresh fish, meats, cheeses, bread, fruit, olives, spices, and wine.

An immersive wildlife park designed to resemble Africa, housing around 4,000 animals and 200 species.

One of the most symbolic monuments of Valencia and one of the two remaining gates that were built to surround the city.

Most popular neighborhood in Sita Dea, also known as Oldtown, where you will find unique streets, beautiful boutiques, and incredible architecture.

Most Valencians consider it to be the most impressive church in the whole city and is also known as the Valencian 16 Chapel.

A huge cultural and architectural complex that is one of the city's most famous landmarks and a symbol of modern Valencia.

A port that has been modernized and remodeled to host the 32nd America's Cap and it is the fifth busiest seaport in Europe.

A cool neighborhood with amazing restaurants and even night life.

One of the most symbolic monuments of Valencia and one of the two remaining gates that were built to surround the city.

Most popular neighborhood, also known as Oldtown, where you will find unique streets, beautiful boutiques, and incredible architecture.

Most popular neighborhood, also known as Sita Dea, where you will find unique streets, beautiful boutiques, and incredible architecture.

A lovely cafe with barack decor that is extremely popular for its awa de Valencia, a famous Valencian alcoholic drink.

One of the oldest public markets in Europe and it is in the heart of the historic city center, where most produce fine inside are locally produced.

One of the most popular Gothic buildings in all Europe and was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1996.

One of the most popular Gothic buildings in all Europe and was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1996.

A destination with amazing people, delicious food, and incredible weather.

A tower built between 1381 and 1424, and access to it can be found inside the cathedral.

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Designated Valencia as one of the world's a holy cities as well as the city of the holy grail.

Water tribunal meets there every Thursday at 12 p.m.

A lovely square that includes three main buildings, the cathedral, the vasta bir de s parados and the turya found.

A barog style church built in the 17th century and it was built upon the ruins of a Roman forum and is dedicated to the patron saint of Valencia.

Forum that the basilica was built upon.

A popular fountain that includes a bronze statue sitting on a cascade of water in its middle which represents the Roman god Neptune and Valencia Stoya River.

An additional square where you will also find many shops, restaurants, and ice cream shops.

One of hidden gems and one of the most popular Orchardas in Valencia.

One of the most important archaeological museums in Europe, with remains from both the Roman and medieval times.

Just minutes away from La Pla Red, you will also find the narrowest building called L Strea.

One of the most charming spot in the historical center of Valencia, and is located in Elmer Meat district.

Pleronda is located in this district.

Minutes away from where you will also find the narrowest building in Europe called L Strea.

The center neighborhood of Santa Catalina where you can find the narrowest building in Europe called L Strea.

Also known as Serrano Towers, the city of Valencia was surrounded by a wall and today only we had two gates extending the quart towers and this one.

Also known as Torres Deserrano, the city of Valencia was surrounded by a wall and today only we had two gates extending the quart towers and this one.

The top of Srano towers provide the best views of Valencia where you can see the Rio.

One of the highlights of Valencia and it is the best clear example of barack architecture in Spain.

Also known as the Colon market, one of the main works of the Valencian art noa.

Also known as Merado de Colon, one of the main works of the Valencian art noa.

The town hall square that is also one of the biggest plazas in the city center of Valencia.

Also known as Plaza de la, one of the biggest plazas in the city center of Valencia.

Here you will find the Plaza de la, the central post office known as a coros, a gorgeous town and many flower shops, hotels and clothing stores.

Also known as the central post office, it was built between 1915 and 1922, a gorgeous town.

Main railway station in Valencia and one of the icons of the city.

A very popular beach town here that can take short distance trips to.

A very popular beach town here that can take short distance trips to.

Located right next to the train station, it was built between 1850 and 1859 and its style is neocclassicism which is why it looks like a Roman coliseum.

Eating dinner is recommended in this neighborhood.

A must see, and you will discover a different Valencia there that is full of nature, art and incredible architecture.

A must see, and you will discover a different Valencia there that is full of nature, art and incredible architecture.

A must see, and you will discover a different Valencia there that is full of nature, art and incredible architecture.

One of the most popular rivers in the Valencian region due to its history.

The use of lagoon is for fishing and rice growing and this is actually where Baya was invented.

The sunsets here are incredible, gorgeous and amazing.

Ends in the city of art and sciences.

Looks like a whale skeleton.

Home to the most popular rooftop nightclub in Valencia called Lumbra Terraa during the summer months.

The largest aquarium in Europe.

A performing arts and opera house.

A wide suspension bridge that connects parts of the complex.

A multifunctional cover space for events.

Another nightclub in the city of Valencia that it opens pretty much all year round.

Near the restaurants between La Marina and this location, you will find Marina Beach Club.

The most popular day club in the city that has a swimming pool, luxury sunbeds and a restaurant called Marina Resante.

A restaurant inside Marina Beach Club.

One of the three different beaches that are the perfect spot to try the famous pa.

One of the three different beaches that are the perfect spot to try the famous pa.

One of the three different beaches that are the perfect spot to try the famous pa.

One of the three different beaches that are the perfect spot to try the famous pa.

One of the favorite restaurants by the beach.

One of the favorite restaurants by the beach.

No ordinary zoo, but a lush 10 hector immersive wildlife park located in the Turya Riverbed designed to make you feel like you've stepped into Africa.

A freshwater lagoon that is considered the heart of Valencia by most locals.

It includes about 4,000 animals and 200 species and recreates realistic habitats such as the savana, Madagascar, Equatorial Africa and African woodlands.

Includes about 4,000 animals and 200 species and recreates realistic habitats.

Includes about 4,000 animals and 200 species and recreates realistic habitats.

Includes about 4,000 animals and 200 species and recreates realistic habitats.

Includes about 4,000 animals and 200 species and recreates realistic habitats.

A freshwater lagoon and is considered the heart of Valencia by most locals.

Highly recommend you visit this town whose traditional dishes will enable you to experience true Valencian cuisine.

The best time to visit this is during the spring and summer when the migratory birds return to the area.

Can definitely take a tour of the Valencia football club team.

A beautiful garden that is a hidden gem.