Timeline
19:38
Grab a drink at La Esquinita del Turia. This pub is a short walk from the anchor and open late, making it a reliable spot to start your evening. Order a local beer or wine and find a seat outside to watch the light change.
20:18
Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències
Walk to Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències. Use the metro to get there. Once inside, wander the exterior grounds. You do not need to pay for the individual sights to appreciate the architecture. Find a spot near the water where the white structures frame the western sky.
20:38
Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències
Watch the sunset. On 15 April, the sun sets at 20:38 toward the WNW. The golden light begins around 20:02, so the sky will be painted in warm hues as the sun dips. The modern architecture reflects the last light of the day beautifully.
21:08
End the night with gelato at Gina. It is a seven-minute walk from the anchor and open until 22:00. Grab a scoop and stroll away from the complex as the lights of the city begin to glow.
Local tip
The sun sets toward the WNW in April, so position yourself on the western side of the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències grounds for the best view. La Esquinita del Turia is open until midnight, so you have plenty of time to linger before heading to the sunset spot.
Check before you go
- 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.
- Check metro schedules for the return trip.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Valencia (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).