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Valencia

Birthplace of paella with futuristic architecture

🗓️ Best time: April–June, September–October💰 Mid-Range · ~$90/day📍 Spain
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About Valencia

Spain's third city pairs old Gothic streets with Calatrava's sci-fi City of Arts and Sciences — plus the original paella valenciana from the rice paddies on its doorstep.

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⭐ Things to do in Valencia

City of Arts and SciencesCathedral & Holy GrailMercado CentralTuria Gardens (former riverbed)Albufera paella tourBioparc immersion zooMercado Colon Modernist buildingLas Fallas festival (March)

🍽️ Where to eat in Valencia

Real, top-rated restaurants — tap to see hours, reviews and menus.

Belmondo
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Belmondo
★ 4.4 (105) · Burgers · Modern European
 Casa Montaña
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Casa Montaña
★ 4.6 (78) · Tapas Bars · Spanish
 La Rentaora
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La Rentaora
★ 4.5 (50) · Tapas Bars
 Canalla Bistro
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Canalla Bistro
★ 3.9 (49) · Spanish · Tapas Bars
 Montes
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Montes
★ 4.6 (42) · Spanish
 El Rodamón de Russafa
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El Rodamón de Russafa
★ 4.1 (41) · Spanish
 Bluebell Coffee co.
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Bluebell Coffee co.
★ 4.3 (41) · Cafeteria · Desserts
 Angus
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Angus
★ 4.5 (35) · Brasseries · Steakhouses
 Civera
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Civera
★ 4 (30) · Seafood
 El Porteño
El Porteño
★ 4.6 (24) · Steakhouses · Argentine
 Masusa Paella Bar
Masusa Paella Bar
★ 4.7 (22) · Tapas/Small Plates · Spanish
 Finnegans of Dublin
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Finnegans of Dublin
★ 3.5 (22) · Irish · Sports Bars

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✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Metro and trams; bike the Turia Gardens; walk old town.

💡 Local tip

Eat paella ONLY at lunch — if it's on a dinner menu, it's touristy.

🛡️ Safety

Generally safe. Watch pickpockets in major tourist zones.

🌙 Nightlife

El Carmen for bars; Ruzafa for hipster.

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