VALÈNCIA TOURIST GUIDE EN 2018 Edition 2€ CITY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 20th anniversary What to do? · What to visit? · Restaurants guide Useful information · Activities for young tourists · Maps VISITVALÈNCIA.COM València INDEX Tourist Card 8 ORGANISE YOUR VISIT · Free public transport* by bus and Metro · 20 free museums 10 MUST-VISITS · Discounts: attractions, entertainment, restaurants… SIGHTSEEING BY DISTRICT 24 Historic Centre · 2 free tapas 28 Ruzafa, Ensanche And much more… 32 City of Arts and Sciences and Pla del Real 36 Cabecera Park, Bioparc and the Conference Centre Symbols used throughout this guide 40 Seaside Neighbourhoods, Beaches and Marina Telephone 44 The Horta of València Opening time 48 Albufera Natural Park 52 Trips near València Address Bus 56 VALÈNCIA CULTURE 74 FESTIVALS Metro 78 GASTRONOMY Prices 98 GREEN VALÈNCIA VLC Green 104 VALÈNCIA WITH CHILDREN *(includes the metro journey to and from the airport, 108 SHOPPING Michelin starred restaurants which normally costs 8,40€) 112 NIGHTLIFE **7 days card transport not included Restaurants with a Sol Repsol 116 SPORT 118 VALÈNCIA EXCELLENCE Spaces for Children València Tourist Card discount available 120 PRACTICAL INFORMATION 120 València Hotels Restaurants included in Menu VLC 122 Tourist Activities Accessible 15€ 20€ 124 Rent a Car 124 Health and Wellness V-961-2007 GTUKD.L. 02/2018 100% recycled paper 25€ 12€ Follow us Valenciacity ValenciaCity visitvalencia Visit_Valencia DOWNLOAD YOUR GUIDE HERE! www.valenciatouristcard.com Turisvalencia Lladró Boutique Valencia Poeta Querol, 9 · 46002 Valencia + 34 96 351 16 25 [email protected] Lladró Museum Boutique Ctra. de Alboraya s/n · 46016 Tavernes Blanques Book your visit to our porcelains handmade process of creation: 900 211 010 (toll free) / +34 96 186 04 21 [email protected] ORGANISE YOUR VISIT PRACTICAL INFORMATION VISITOR SERVICE TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICES PORT TOURIST INFO TOURIST INFORMATION ON YOUR MOBILE Metrobus Line 150: Airport – Centre of València Terminal ACCIONA, Muelle de Poniente s/n (approximate time: 45 minutes): CITY HALL TOURIST INFO [email protected] www.visitvalencia.com €1.45. From 05:25 to 22:00, every 20 mins. Plaza del Ayuntamiento, s/n 34 963 674 606 [email protected] (Only open during cruise stopovers) València Tourism APP Taxi transfer to the city centre 34 963 524 908 (approximate time 15 minutes): (Temporarily closed until the first week of July) Approximately €20. TELEPHONE NUMBERS METRO TOURIST INFO VALÈNCIA - PAZ OF INTEREST TRAIN Calle de la Paz, 48 34 900 461 046 [email protected] www.metrovalencia.es 902 320 320 34 963 986 422 €1.50 (one zone), €2.10 (two zones), www.renfe.com €2.80 (three zones), €3.90 (four zones) Estación Joaquín Sorolla - AVE JOAQUÍN SOROLLA TOURIST INFO A single ticket expires 30 minutes after purchase, San Vicente Martir, 171 San Vicente, 171 (Estación del AVE Joaquín Sorolla) TOURIST TELEPHONE 34 900 701 818 so it should be validated before this time Estación del Norte [email protected] period has elapsed. Xátiva, 24 34 963 803 623 TELE TAXI 34 963 571 313 10-journey Metro Travel Card: BUS – EMT VALÈNCIA AIRPORT TOURIST INFO CITY HALL €7.20 (one zone), €10.40 (two zones), Planta de llegadas 34 963 525 478 / 010 34 96 315 85 15 €14 (three zones), €20 (four zones), [email protected] www.emtvalencia.es EMERGENCIAS + €1 for the physical card. 34 961 530 229 112 Single ticket: €1.50 10-journey Bus Travel Card: €8.50 POLICE / LOCAL POLICE VALÈNCIA AIRPORT MARINA VALÈNCIA TOURIST INFO (rechargeable card €2) 091 / 092 Port of València. Muelle de la Aduana, s/n ‘CorreNit’ night bus:The night bus service has 12 34 961 598 515 (between the Clock Tower Building and Tinglado 2) PORT OF VALÈNCIA lines which operate throughout the year from 23:00 34 963 939 500 Metro connection with the airport: [email protected] until two in the morning, extended until later than Metro lines 3 and 5: 34 961 207 745 BUS STATION three in the morning on Fridays, Saturdays and the First departure from the airport 34 963 466 266 day before public holidays. at 05:29 and the last at 23:59. BEACH TOURIST INFO RENFE TRAIN INFORMATION Approximate time to the Paseo de Neptuno, 3 (Next to the Hotel Las Arenas) 34 902 320 320 city centre: 20 min. TAXI [email protected] TELE TAXI: 34 96 357 13 13 34 628 789 837 FREE VIP TAXIS: 34 609 623 811 (Open from June 15th to September 16th) Monday and Sunday closed. VISITVALENCIA.COM ORGANISE YOUR VISIT 8 9 MUST-VISITS OLD COURSE OF THE TURIA RIVER + CITY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES “Discover the places in the city that are not to be missed” VISITVALENCIA.COM MUST-VISITS 10 11 THE CATHEDRAL COLÓN MARKET In the Romanesque, Baroque and Gothic styles, the Cathedral Besides being admired for its original modern architecture, the of València is an impressive architectural gem which overlooks Colón Market is a must-visit for foodies. Today, this former food Plaza de la Virgen and Plaza de la Reina. The Holy Chalice used market is an authentic gourmet venue with 20 establishments, by Jesus during the Last Supper can be found inside. including restaurants, refreshment stalls, bars, florists and cafés, along with traditional market stalls such as butchers, The Tribunal de las Aguas (Water Tribunal), which was fishmongers, greengrocers and delicatessens. declared Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2009, is held at the Well worth a visit! Cathedral’s Gothic gate every Thursday at noon. The best views of the city can be enjoyed from the top of the Miguelete, the Cathedral’s bell tower which can be reached after climbing its 207 steps. It’s well worth the effort! VISITVALENCIA.COM MUST-VISITS 12 13 CITY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES TURIA GARDENS A huge architectural complex by the Valencian architect Nine kilometres of leisure in its purest state on what was the Santiago Calatrava. But the buildings that make up the City of course of the River Turia, which was diverted to the south of Arts and Sciences also offer guests350,000m 2 of fun, science the city. The Turia Gardens are the green lung of València and and culture: the Science Museum, the Palau de les Arts, the offer sports facilities. The gardens are closed to traffic, Hemisfèric and the Oceanogràfic. enabling visitors to cross the city on foot or by bike, almost reaching the Mediterranean sea. To the east you’ll find the City of Arts and Sciences and the Bioparc is located to the west, the 100,000 m2 animal park that recreates different African ecosystems. VISITVALENCIA.COM MUST-VISITS 14 15 SEASIDE NEIGHBOURHOODS MUSEUMS MALVARROSA BEACH MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS All of the city’s seafaring spirit can be found in the areas that València is home to over thirty museums. Given the choice, you were home to the fishermen: the Seaside neighbourhoods. won’t want to miss the Museum of Fine Arts, Spain’s biggest art Here you’ll find urban beaches distinguished with the blue gallery after the Prado; IVAM, the València Institute of Modern Art; flag,dozens of seaside restaurants and the trendy El Cabañal the National Ceramic Museum; IBER, the Lead Soldier Museum neighbourhood with its rich architectural heritage and the latest addition: Bombas Gens. of popular modernism. Which one will you visit first? The Marina and the spectacular Veles e Vents building provide an avant-garde feel, offering culture and cuisine all year long. VISITVALENCIA.COM MUST-VISITS 16 17 ALBUFERA SILK EXCHANGE Just 10 kilometres from València you’ll find the Albufera Natural A gem of civil Gothic architecture and the main emblem of Park, where beaches and rice fields saw the birth of the Silk Route. A large number of financial transactions were the traditional Valencian paella. carried out within the Lonja (exchange) when the city was a reference point for maritime trade. This is one of the natural enclaves with the greatest environmental value in Europe, and a natural paradise It was declared Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 1996. On for several species of birds. Sundays the surrounding areas host a market for the exchange of stamps and coins from throughout the ages. VISITVALENCIA.COM MUST-VISITS 18 19 GENERAL PLAN 1. Historic Centre Pag. 24 6 2. Ruzafa, Ensanche Pag. 28 3. City Of Arts and Sciences and Pla del Real Pag. 32 4 4. Cabecera Park, Bioparc and the Conference Centre Pag. 36 5. Seaside Neighbourhoods, Beaches and Marina 1 Pag. 40 6. The Horta of València Pag. 44 5 7. Albufera Natural 2 Park Pag. 48 3 7 VISITVALENCIA.COM TOURIST AREAS 20 21 SIGHTSEEING BY DISTRICT Visiting València is about enjoying the flavour of the type 24 Historic centre of charming places that all travellers hope to discover. 28 Ruzafa, Ensanche Cuisine, lifestyle, Mediterranean essence, historical 32 City of Arts and Sciences and Pla del Real and cultural heritage... 36 Cabecera Park, Bioparc and the Conference centre 40 Seaside Neighbourhoods, Beaches and Marina “There’s a lot to discover and 44 The horta of València we'll help you” 48 Albufera natural park VISITVALENCIA.COM SIGHTSEEING BY DISTRICT 22 23 HISTORIC SIGHTSEEING BY DISTRICT CENTRE PLAZA DE LA VIRGEN DON'T LEAVE WITHOUT… More than 2,000 years of history How to get here have really left their mark on one Places of interest of the most important historic The Cathedral with the Holy Chalice, Enjoying the remnants of the centres in Europe. the Miguelete bell tower and the Tribunal de las Aguas (Water Tribunal), the Almoina Museum, València Silk Route accompanied the Gate of Valldigna, the Serranos and Quart 20€ by expert guides.