Valencian Community
Valencia: map, top sights, food and travel tips
Spain's third city and the birthplace of paella. The futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, an old town with the UNESCO-listed Silk Exchange and a 9 km park in the old riverbed lie a short ride from wide sandy beaches.
- sights
- 46
- restaurants and cafés
- 230
- halal places
- 3
- days for a first visit
- 3
Top sights in Valencia
- 1
Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias
Attractions
Futuristic complex with a science museum and planetarium.
- 2
- 3
Lonja de la Seda
Historic
UNESCO-listed Gothic silk exchange with twisting columns.
- 4
Catedral de Valencia
Historic
Climb the Miguelete tower for views over the old town.
- 5
- 6
El Palmar (Albufera)
Hidden gems
Lagoon village where paella was born — take a sunset boat ride.
- 7
Botanic Garden of University of Valencia
Park
- 8
Valencia Bullring
Attractions
- 9
Museo Nacional de Cerámica y Artes Suntuarias González Martí
Museum
- 10
Museo Fallero de València
Museum
- 11
Valencia History Museum
Museum
- 12
Valencian Institute of Modern Art
Museum
Guides for Valencia
- 3 days in Valencia: a day-by-day itineraryThe old town, the City of Arts and Sciences, the Oceanogràfic and paella in the Albufera: a relaxed 3-day Valencia plan.
- Christmas in Valencia: the city hall square, markets and New YearThe big tree and market in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Christmas in the old town, ideas for children and New Year's Eve in Valencia.
- Halal food in Valencia: restaurants, mosques and tipsWhere to eat halal in Valencia, a paella guide for Muslim travellers, the main mosques and tips for eating well without pork.
Where to eat in Valencia
- Almalibre Açaí House El Carmenbrazilian · coffee shop · acaiCarrer de Roteros 16 Directions
- La Miquetacoffee shop · regionalCarrer de Salvà 8 Directions
- Café La Placitabreakfast · burger · cakePlaça de Sant Sebastià 9 Directions
- Le FavoleitalianCarrer de l'Hedra 5 Directions
- ROGELcoffee shopCarrer de Sant Francesc de Borja 13 Directions
- Mamie GuelleccrepeCarrer de Sant Josep de Calassanç 20 Directions
- SaonaspanishGran Via del Marqués del Túria 46 Directions
- Fum de LlumregionalCarrer del Comte d'Altea 29 Directions
Restaurants and cafés with the most details on OpenStreetMap.
Halal restaurants in Valencia
- HabibilebaneseCarrer d'Isabel la Catòlica 22 Directions
- Tacos Don kebabburger · kebab · pizzaAvinguda del Doctor Waksman 36 Directions
Mosques and prayer rooms in Valencia
- Associació Cultural Islàmica Al-ÀndalusCarrer de l'Alcalde Juan Bautista Company Directions
From OpenStreetMap, where the community tags restaurants as halal. Always confirm with the restaurant.
Questions
What are the top sights in Valencia?
The best known are Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, Oceanogràfic, Lonja de la Seda, and Catedral de Valencia. Each one on this page has directions, and tickets where you can book them.
Where should I eat in Valencia?
Our map shows 230 restaurants and cafés in Valencia; the ones listed on this page have opening hours, a website or an address. Most restaurants open for lunch from about 13:30 and for dinner from about 20:30.
How many days do I need in Valencia?
Most visitors spend 3 days on a first visit. Our planner builds a day-by-day plan with times and a budget.
Is there halal food in Valencia?
Yes. Our map shows 3 places in Valencia tagged halal by the OpenStreetMap community. Always confirm with the restaurant.
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Places from OpenStreetMap (open data) and our own checks.
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