One of Valencia’s most iconic squares is Plaza del Ayuntamiento, literal translation “town hall square”. This triangle-shaped square in the middle of Valencia is not to be missed. Certainly not now that it has just become a pedestrian zone! Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Plaça Ajuntament in Valencian) is located in the heart of Valencia’s historic centre …
Horchata at one of Valencia’s oldest horchaterías
Horchatería de Santa Catalina is one of the oldest horchaterías in Valencia. There you find the typical drink for the region of Valencia: Horchata. Or you enjoy one of the other typical Valencian delicacies. Horchata, orxata in Valencian, is a typical Valencian drink made from chufas. These are a type of nuts, earth almonds to …
10 things to do in Turia Park
Turia Park might be the reason why I fell in love with Valencia. A more than 9 kilometres long, in most places about 200 metres wide, green park in the middle of Valencia. For relaxation, sport, meeting and fun of all shapes and sizes. A perfect place to hang around! In this blog 10 highlights. …
Coronavirus update: Mouth masks are mandatory again throughout Valencia
In this article, you will find an overview of the current COVID-19 measures for Valencia. Latest update: 18 July 2020. Current COVID-19 measures Valencia If you travel to Spain, fortunately, you don’t have to spend two weeks in quarantine. However, you do have to abide by the following rules in Valencia: Wearing a mask is …
Mercado Central Valencia
One of the most special buildings in the historical centre of Valencia is Mercado Central, the biggest indoor market hall in Valencia. Not only the building is fantastic, but also the lively atmosphere inside is amazing. And you can get a simple but delicious breakfast there (keep reading for my tip)! Mercado Central (Mercat Central …
Coronavirus in Valencia
The world is under the spell of the Coronavirus, also Spain. The epicentre of Spain might be in Madrid, but Valencia is getting locked down more and more. In this blog post, I will update you on the current status in Valencia. In the meantime, I keep writing new content for ValenciaCityTrip.com because this will …
Best paella in Valencia
When you say Valencia, I say paella. This typical Spanish dish finds its origin in the region of Valencia. It’s certainly a dish you can’t skip while visiting Valencia. But, where do you go to eat the best paella in Valencia? In this article, I highlight one of my all-time favourites: La Pepica at the …
Programme Las Fallas 2020 [CANCELLED]
Starting on 1 March 2020 it is that time of year: Las Fallas 2020! During almost three weeks the city is all about this biggest street festival of Spain. But what exactly is Fallas? And what kind of events are there in the city? I put together the highlights of the Fallas programme of 2020 …
Where to stay in Valencia?
One of the most frequently asked questions I get when people are preparing their city trip to Valencia is: “which district is the best place to spend the night in Valencia?”. That’s why I thought it would be a good idea to dedicate this very first blog post to the best neighbourhoods to spend the …