Spain · 3 days · 14 stops
3 days in Valencia – a ready-made itinerary
Valencia is an old town, modern architecture and a beach in one city. Day one covers the historic centre, day two the park in the old riverbed with the City of Arts and Sciences and the sea, and day three the Albufera lagoon and the Russafa district. The stops are in walking order.
In short
- Length
- 3 days, 14 stops
- Highlights
- Silk Exchange (La Lonja), Turia Gardens, Albufera, Cathedral and Miguelete, Serranos Towers
- Where to stay
- Ciutat Vella (old town), Russafa
- Getting around
- Explore the old town on foot and the Turia park best by hire bike.
- Best time to go
- April to June and September and October are the most pleasant.
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Day 1
Old town and El Carmen
Central Market
An Art Nouveau market hall with a glass dome and hundreds of stalls. Come early; usually closed on Sundays – check first.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Central Marketright next door
Silk Exchange (La Lonja)
The Gothic silk exchange from the 15th century, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Look up at the twisted columns in the hall.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Silk Exchange (La Lonja)about 5 min on foot
Cathedral and Miguelete
The cathedral holds a chalice venerated as the Holy Grail. From the Miguelete bell tower you look out over the rooftops.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Cathedral and Migueleteabout 5 min on foot
Serranos Towers
A 14th-century city gate. From the top of the towers you look down on the old riverbed.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Serranos Towersabout 5 min on foot
El Carmen
An old-town district with lanes, murals and lots of bars. Liveliest in the evening.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): El Carmen
Day 2
Turia park, City of Arts and Sciences and the beach
Mercado de Colón
A former Art Nouveau market hall, now with cafés. Good for breakfast with horchata.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Mercado de Colónabout 30 min on foot
Turia Gardens
A park in the old riverbed, about 9 km long. Walk or take a hire bike towards the sea.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Turia Gardensabout 5 min on foot
City of Arts and Sciences
Santiago Calatrava's white buildings at the end of the park. Best from outside and by the pools.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): City of Arts and Sciencesabout 5 min on foot
Oceanogràfic
A large aquarium with underwater tunnels. Buy tickets online in advance and allow about 3 hours.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): OceanogràficBus or taxi to the beach, about 20 min.
Malvarrosa Beach
A wide city beach with a promenade. In the evening, paella at one of the restaurants on the seafront.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Malvarrosa Beach
Day 3
Albufera and Russafa
A city bus runs from the centre to the Albufera, about 30–40 minutes. Check the timetable first.
Albufera
A lagoon among rice fields. Short boat trips leave from the jetties in the nature park.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Albuferaabout 3.7 km as the crow flies – by bus, train or taxi
El Palmar
A fishing village on the lagoon and the home of paella. Many places cook it over a wood fire.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): El PalmarBus back to the centre, about 40 min.
Valencia Nord station
An Art Nouveau station from 1917 with orange mosaics in the hall.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Valencia Nord stationabout 10 min on foot
Russafa
A district with a market, cafés and small shops. This is where locals go out in the evening.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Russafa
Good to know
Best time to go
April to June and September and October are the most pleasant. July and August are hot and humid. During the Las Fallas festival in mid-March the city is loud and crowded, and hotels are expensive.
Getting around
Explore the old town on foot and the Turia park best by hire bike. Metro and tram take you to the beach and from the airport into the centre. Buy tickets at the machines or via the app.
Where to stay
Ciutat Vella (old town)
Close to the market, the cathedral and El Carmen. Everything on foot, partly noisy at night.
Russafa
A lively district with cafés and restaurants, a few minutes' walk from the old town.
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Valencia: frequently asked questions
Are 3 days enough for Valencia?
Yes, for the old town, the City of Arts and Sciences, the beach and the Albufera. With more time, take a trip to Xàtiva or the beaches to the south.
Where can I eat the best paella?
Classic paella valenciana with chicken and rabbit is everywhere, especially in El Palmar and by the beach. Locals eat it at lunchtime, not in the evening.
Can you swim in Valencia?
Yes, the city beaches are wide and sandy. From June to October the sea is warm enough.
When is Las Fallas?
The festival with giant figures and fireworks takes place every year in mid-March. Accommodation is booked up early.
Plan created with AI support – please check opening hours, prices and routes before you go. Coordinates checked with Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap (Photon). Photo: Fernando Pascullo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. More in Sources & licences. YesTrip is a trip planner, not a travel agency – nothing is booked.
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