Your Holiday In Valencia City
Valencia is the perfect blend of city, beach and tourism.
The apartment is in Russafa/Monteolivete (Valencia 46006) and the nearest main road is Avenida Peris y Valero.
We've provided a hand-made booklet with information, maps, guidebooks and leaflets to help you navigate the area. Here are some tips to give you ideas for your holiday in Valencia.
We hope you'll enjoy discovering how much Valencia City has to offer, from beaches to fireworks.
Shops and Bars near our Holiday Home
There are several supermarkets in walking distance. Mercadona and Consum stay open all day until about 9-9.30pm. Dia closes for the siesta. Rusaffa Market comes highly recommended. It is open Mon-Sat in the morning.
You'll find lots of bars for breakfast. A Menu Popular (fresh orange juice, coffee & toast - have it with fresh tomato & oil - it's delicious & healthy) costs about 3 euros. Try Cafe Bonbon, opposite Dia.
Look out for signs saying 'Menu del dia' - these are plentiful and normally offer a 3-course lunch including wine for about 10 euros.
We will explain where all of these places are when you arrive, but they are easy to find.
Valencia Beaches
Malvarrosa Beach is Valencia City beach - 5 minutes in a taxi, 10-15 minutes by bus, or a leisurely bike-ride.
The Valencia America's Cup Port area is nearby.
Go a little further afield to Pinedo Beach or El Saler Beach on the Yellow buses:
The closest Yellow bus stop to the apartment is at C/ Alcalde Reig and C/Luis Oliag (beside the river). Destination stops: Camping Col Vert (Pinedo Beach); El Saler; Mirador de Albufera (La Devesa). Details/maps
Valencia River Park (Turia) & Other Things To Do
Turia River Park - walk, run, play basketball, cycle, or sip coffee. There's a free kids' play area - Gulliver Park Valencia, Puente del Angel Custodio.
Bioparc Zoo - an open plan state of the art zoo. Details
City of Art and Science - L'Oceanografic Aquarium, Science Museum & IMAX Cinema. Details
Explore Valencia's Old Town - Plaza de la Virgin, Plaza de la Reina, the Basilica, the Bullring, Central Train Station.
Valencia Guided Tour - take a tour of Valencia's main monuments and curiosities. It will also orientate you for your stay. Ask for more details when booking.
Las Fallas, etc - Valencia Events
Las Fallas is Valencia's biggest Festival. See this Las Fallas website for details. Valencia is also home to the America's Cup, the Valencia Formula 1 and the Valencia Moto GP.
Upcoming Events Aug 2009 - Mar 2010 include the Valencia Formula 1, La Tomatina, Film Festivals, the Valencia Moto GP, the Christmas 3 Kings Procession, a Ciada de Las Fallas, the Valencia MTV Winter Concert, and of course Las Fallas!
Valencia Nightlife - Explore El Carmen
Calle Cadiz
Minutes from the apartment you'll find fun bars, including a couple of Cuban places.
Plaza de Canovas
This is a very lively area with lots of restaurants, bars and clubs.
Explore
El Carmen
This is the best area for nightlife. There is a wide variety of music. If you're looking for Flamenco in Valencia, RadioCity has a great night on a Tuesday for only 7 euros (drink included).
