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Valencia

Valencia (València in Valencian, pronounced [vaˈlensia], vahl-EHN-see-ah; baˈlenθja [bahl-EHN-thyah] in Spanish) is a charming old city and the capital of the Valencian Community. With just over 830,000 inhabitants in 2023, it is Spain’s third-largest city and, after Barcelona, the most significant cultural centre along the Spanish Mediterranean coast. It is the capital of the autonomous Valencian Community, and is known for tourism and cuisine. In March visitors flock to the city for the annual UNESCO-listed Falles celebration, but the city is worth visiting at other times of year for its paella, ultramodern architecture, and good beaches.

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13 places match

  1. Eat

    Cafe Madrigal

    Small cafe with outdoor seating offering tasty vegan food. On-line reservations available.

    10:00-23:00 every day

  2. Drink

    Café Lisboa

    In a charming square which was once the site of Valencia's Lonja del Aceite, or olive oil market. The primary draw is the expansive terrace seating by an olive tree, making this is a good spot for people-watching with a coffee or cocktail.

    Daily 10:00-01:00

  3. Drink

    Café de las Horas

    This popular café-bar is a good spot for coffee or cocktails with light snacks, in a Baroque-styled interior with eclectic music.

    Mon-Sat 10:00-02:00, Sun 11:00-02:00

  4. Eat

    La Más Bonita Patacona

    Good for breakfast, lunches, fresh juices, coffee and cocktails; this place is especially known for its cakes. There is seating in two areas: on the beach side with a view, or in an interior patio with garden. It is very popular, so if you don't have reservations be prepared to wait awhile.

    Daily 08:00-01:30

  5. Drink

    Mayan Coffees

    The owner roasts his own coffee locally. Very friendly. Relaxed and calm environment in a nice neighborhood.

    Mon-Sat 09:00-14:00 15:30-19:00

  6. Eat

    Mercat de Colón

    Mercado de Colón

    Built in 1916 as a marketplace, this excellent example of modernist architecture now houses a number of cafés and tapas bars. Every Sunday at noon there are free classical music concerts.

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    Blanc i negre

    blanco y negro

    Iced coffee with leche merengada, which is blend of milk, egg white, sugar, and cinnamon.

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    Café del temps

    café del tiempo

    A popular summer drink, this is espresso served with a glass of ice along with sugar and a slice of lemon. Usually sugar is mixed first into the hot espresso, which is then poured over the ice.

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    Cremaet

    A popular coffee mixed with burned alcohol (typically rum) that is normally consumed at esmorzar (the eating that takes place between breakfast and lunch). Its sweetness depends on the time spent burning it (the more burned, the more sweet it is, and the less alcohol percentage it has).

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    Jardí del Túria

    Jardines del Turia / Turia Gardens

    After catastrophic flooding in 1957, the Turia River was diverted to the south of the city, and the former river bed was converted into a 7-km-long elongated park which spans many neighborhoods, ending at the City of Arts and Sciences. The park encompasses soccer and rugby fields, an artificial boating lake, athletics track, playgrounds, fountains, and cafés. Abundant bicycle paths make it an ideal place to get in a little exercise and sun.

    Daylight hoursFree

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    Orxata

    horchata

    A drink made from tigernut (Valencian: xufa, Spanish: chufa), which was first created during the Moorish period. Being cold and sweet, it is especially popular during the summer months, and can be ordered in orxateries or horchaterias and at street carts as well as in most cafés and bars. When ordering an orxata, you will most probably be asked whether you would like to have a fartón, a small pastry for being dipped in orxata, as well.

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    Russafa

    Ruzafa

    Ruzafa (from Arabic رصافة – rusafa, or 'garden') was established in the 9th century as a Moorish pleasure garden, and evolved into a farming community. It was independent until 1877, when it was annexed by the city. Today the barrio is known for its cultural diversity, charming hipster shops and cafés, great restaurants, and vibrant nightlife.

  13. Do

    La Filmoteca

    Interesting cinema with cafe.

    Open now · closes 10 pm