Historic centre
Encircled by the
Jardin del Turia to the north and by the ring roads of
Guillem de Castro, Carrer Xativa and
Carrer Colon, Valencia’s Historic centre is famous for narrow, cobbled streets, medieval stone houses and the
Valencia Cathedral. This is where to stay in Valencia if you want to walk to the city’s historic sites during the day and through medieval moonlit neighbourhoods at night. West of the historic centre is Barrio del Carmen, whose historic buildings house tapas bars and nightclubs, while the City of Arts and Sciences lies south-east. There are no metro stops directly beneath the historic centre, but several stations are within easy walking distance in all directions.
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The sparkling blue Mediterranean borders Valencia to the east, forming the white sand beaches of Malvarrosa. The palm-lined
Paseo Maritimo is a popular place to enjoy
Malvarrosa Beach when you aren’t swimming. Spend time people-watching or sip a refreshing glass of Spanish wine overlooking the water. The broad boulevard
Calle de Pavia runs parallel to the Mediterranean and is the location for many Valencia hotels. South of Malvarrosa Beach,
Las Arenas Beach is
another hot spot for sunbathing, patio restaurants, and walking the
Paseo Neptuno. Several metro stops are located in Malvarrosa.
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Santiago Calatrava’s striking white City of Arts and Sciences sits south-east of the historic centre at the end of the green swath of Valencia’s
Jardin del Turia. Mirrored in water pools and surrounded by the colourful flowers and palms of the Jardin del Turia garden and the
Umbracle promenade, the futuristic buildings house a science museum,
L’Hemisferic planetarium,
L’Oceanografic aquarium and the
Palace of the Arts Reina Sofia, a theatre and opera house. City buses run along
Autopista del Saler, linking the City of Arts & Sciences with the rest of Valencia’s transit system.
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The Barrio del Carmen resembles its neighbour to the east, the historic centre, with labyrinthine, cobbled streets and medieval architecture. Carmen’s most popular tourist attractions include the Gothic
Quart Towers and the
Plaza Redonda, or Round Square, where vendors sell hand-embroidered shawls and table linens. After dark, Carmen’s centuries-old stone façades reveal more contemporary pleasures: busy tapas bars, late-night restaurants and buzzing nightclubs. Several bus routes serve Barrio del Carmen, and the metro stop is north near the Jardin del Turia.
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North-west of the historic centre and north of the Barrio del Carmen, the Palacio de Congresos marks Valencia’s business centre. The Palacio, a world-class conference hall, draws business travellers to international meetings and trade shows. Business hotels are along the
Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas. During breaks, visitors head to the
Parque de Benicalap or
Jardin del Turia for a stroll through the park’s shady trees and flowerbeds. Several metro stops are in Palacio de Congresos.
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