How walkable is Valencia?

Valencia brims with historic attractions. Luckily, it's also super walkable, making it easy to hit many of the must-see spots in a relatively short time. Kick things off in the medieval old town, a warren of cobbled streets with cafés, artisan shops, and eye-catching architecture.



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#Valencia #Spain ???? is a very walkable city and most of its tourist attractions are within walking distance from each other.

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Valencia may be Spain's third-largest city, but it's essentially very compact and walkable, and a lot easier to explore on foot than Madrid.

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Valencia is a sustainable destination thanks to its excellent public transport network, which connects all neighbourhoods and major tourist areas. Although the city's size allows you to get almost everywhere on foot or bike, for longer journeys, we recommend the underground, tram or bus.

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And because it's so much smaller than Barcelona or Madrid, you can discover it all in less time (and with way less money!). How much time do you need to see Valencia? I recommend spending a long weekend in Valencia (3 or 4 days), especially if you're visiting the city as part of a bigger tour of Spain.

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How to dress in Spain so you don't look like a tourist
  1. Leave the workout clothes for the gym, not as your sightseeing outfit. Don't wear flip flops. ...
  2. Flip flops are not in the Spain dress code. ...
  3. Just wear this big floppy hat at the beach. ...
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  5. Watch out for pickpockets.


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Most visitors to Valencia will enjoy staying in the Old Town, or Ciutat Vella, as this is where many of the main sights are located. Ruzafa and El Cabanyal are ideal for a more local experience, while L'Eixample is great for shopping and Benimaclet is the most international neighborhood.

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Rent prices in Valencia are on average 25% cheaper than in Barcelona with utilities being 27% cheaper. A one-bedroom apartment in the center of Barcelona will cost you 1,095€ per month, while the same comparable flat in Valencia will cost 814€ .

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The best times to visit Valencia are in April and May and September to October, the sweet spots full of warm weather and void of crazy crowds.

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Valencia's party hub El Carmen is Valencia's most famous nightlife area, found in the northeast part of the Old Town. The narrow streets of El Carmen are jam-packed with bars, cafés, shops and nightclubs, with much of the action found along Calle de Caballeros.

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Set off on an independent full day-trip to Valencia from Madrid by high-speed train and discover this charming city. It is the perfect mix of city life, sun and beach. The day trip includes a 24-hour hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus tour of Valencia.

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The number one reason that so many Americans are moving to Valencia is cited as being for safety reasons. People in the USA do not feel safe any more and more importantly they do not feel their family is safe any more. Valencia is one of the safest places in Spain and also the World to live as an American.

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