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Sunset

Golden Hour at the City of Arts and Sciences

Start with a local drink, catch the sunset light on the architecture, and end the evening with a relaxed meal.

Best time: 18:01About 135 min

Timeline

  1. 16:31

    La Esquinita del Turia

    Grab a drink at La Esquinita del Turia. It is a pub open until late, perfect for starting the evening early without rushing.

  2. 17:01

    Gina

    Walk to Gina for a scoop of ice cream. It is a quick stop to cool down before the main event.

  3. 17:46

    Parc Gulliver

    Head to Parc Gulliver. Arrive fifteen minutes before sunset to find a good spot. The sculpture is visible, but the real view is looking back toward the Palau de les Arts as the sun sets toward the WSW.

  4. 18:46

    Alquería del Pou

    End the night with a meal at Alquería del Pou. It is a favorite with locals for traditional Valencian rice dishes in a garden setting. Note that it closes at 17:00 on Sundays in August, so check the date.

Local tip

Alquería del Pou is popular with locals. If you arrive close to closing time, be prepared for a wait or consider the lunch window if your schedule allows.

Check before you go

  • Alquería del Pou closes at 17:00 on Sundays in August.
  • La Esquinita del Turia is open Mo-Fr 08:00-23:00 and Sa-Su 10:00-00:00.
  • Gina is open daily 09:00-22:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Valencia (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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