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From València, with a local perspective.

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La ciutat, explicada com cal.

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The City of Arts and Sciences illuminated at dusk

Mediterranean. Open. Ours.

València.
Come closer.
Feel at home.

There is a city you visit, and a city you carry with you. Discover both.

Start exploring

Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències VALÈNCIA · Jcca76 / CC BY-SA 4.0

Your first glimpse

One city. So many Valèncias.

From the bustle of the market to the stillness of l’Albufera. Find yours.

Panorama of the City of Arts and Sciences

Architecture & new perspectives

The city that imagines

The Mediterranean looks to the future, too.

An idea for exploring

Walk among the reflections at the City of Arts and Sciences, then explore the Turia Garden. Check the official website for each venue’s programme and tickets.

Official visitor information More in What’s on & plans →
Sunset over the lake at l’Albufera

Nature & a slower pace

L’Albufera

Here, the best plan is to slow down.

An idea for exploring

The lake, rice fields and evening light invite you to take your time. Plan your journey there and back, and keep to the designated areas of the natural park.

Official visitor information More in What’s on & plans →
Photography credits

Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències: Jcca76 · CC BY-SA 4.0.
Mercat Central: Javier Gzz Zapatero · CC BY-SA 3.0 ES.
L’Albufera: Kumarmp82 · CC BY-SA 4.0.
Images resized, cropped and converted to WebP. Each image retains its original licence.

The magazine

The city, section by section.

History, traditions, language, neighbourhoods, plans and everyday life. Pick your way in.

History & heritage Why a street has its name, what the map really shows and who decided what we now take for granted. First stories in the works Living in València Paperwork, permits and everyday practicalities for newcomers. The things nobody explains properly. First stories in the works Neighbourhoods & local life Neighbourhood portraits told from the inside: what changes, what endures and who keeps it going. First stories in the works Traditions & festivals Les Falles, the Setmana Santa Marinera, Corpus. The why, not just the what. First stories in the works What’s on & plans Three well-chosen plans beat ten random ones. Every recommendation comes with its reason. First stories in the works Language & living culture One word, its documented origin and how to use it without sounding like an outsider. First stories in the works

What makes this home

More than a place.
A way of life.

A conversation that lingers. A shop shutter opening. A word in Valencian that says it all. The city lives in these little things, too.

Meet the neighbourhoods

At street level

Every neighbourhood, a world.

A different street. A different rhythm. To get to know València, get closer to the people who call it home.

Three starting points, countless stories.

Compare all neighbourhoods

01El CarmeMemories in the little streets

Squares, heritage and culture in Ciutat Vella. Walk around the Torres de Serrans and explore the little streets connecting one square to another.

02RussafaThe energy of everyday life

A neighbourhood for browsing shop windows, visiting the market and sitting down for a conversation. Independent shops are part of the experience.

03El CabanyalThe sea, in the façades

Its maritime identity is written in its houses and ceramic façades. Explore at an easy pace, respect the people who live here, and finish your walk beside the Mediterranean.

Less planning. More city.

Bring your curiosity.
Start with the essentials.

A few starting points to plan your visit to Valencia and enjoy it at your own pace.

See What’s on & plans
Where should I start on my first visit?

Choose one area for each walk: the old town, the Turia or the maritime neighbourhoods. Leave time between visits and check opening hours for the places you want to enter. Explore starting points →

How do I get around?

Combine walking with public transport. Check current routes, timetables and fares directly with the operators: EMT València ↗ · Metrovalencia ↗.

How can I discover the local side of València?

Visit the markets and neighbourhood shops, listen to the sounds of the city and leave room for the unplanned. Being a good visitor also means respecting the everyday life of the people who welcome you.