The city is known for its weather, the best paella in the world, minimal pollution levels, and high-quality health care. With a high life expectancy of 83.5, residents of Valencia have a long life to enjoy everything the city has to offer.
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However, the most exclusive areas are bunched together to the east of the Cathedral mostly. Here we have La Seu the area around the Cathedral and Plaza de la Reina running down towards La Xerea to the East and both of these lie to the North of Sant Francesc, the main shopping area of Valencia.
Depending on what you're looking for, Barcelona is nicer if you're looking for the best nightlife, unique architecture and history, fun tapas restaurants, and a more vibrant atmosphere. Valencia is nicer for the beaches and an overall relaxing experience – though it still offers a great nightlife and music scene.
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.
Valencia not only ranks first overall, it is also the best city in the Quality of Life Index. Expats love the infrastructure for Travel & Transit (3rd): 85% describe public transportation as affordable (vs. 70% globally).
View All Trips. Though it's often overlooked in favour of Barcelona or Madrid, Valencia has plenty going for it. Located on Spain's east coast, the 2,000-year-old city boasts wide sandy beaches, striking architecture, a buzzing food scene and culture, without the crowds found in other large Spanish cities.
The city's climate has an average annual temperature of 17 degrees and 2696 hours of sunlight per year. Indeed, it is one of the factors, along with its proximity to the sea, which has helped the city get to the top of the list of world's healthiest cities in the world.
Valencia has one of the liveliest party scenes in Spain. Its streets are lined with buzzing cafes, bars and clubs, and you'll find an exciting festival for each month of the year.
Valencia is Spain's third largest city and it offers tourism for all tastes. The city brings together historic and modern culture. In the old town (El Carmen) you will find a gothic cathedral, a modernist food market and a Rococo palace all in easy walking distance of each other.
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.