Valencia: the best attractions (map, sightseeing plan, attractions, accommodation, curiosities)

Satisfaction guaranteed

I guess so. I guess I can say this about Valencia: satisfaction guaranteed.
There are few cities that offer as much as Valencia. A beautiful, captivating and engaging old historical part, and an ultra-modern part known for its spectacular, impressive, futuristic architecture of the highest order creating City of Arts and Sciences. Everything looks great in the pictures on the internet and attracts tourists from all over the world (including me) like a magnet. In person, when it turns out that the pictures are not exaggerated and Valencia really looks like this, you simply fall into awe and start to enjoy this city.

In my guide, we will combine both parts (old and modern) and see everything that is best in Valencia. I must immediately point out, however, that one visit may not be enough. That was the case for me. And it is not that I did not see something and had to return. Oh no, no! I saw everything I wanted to and even had enough time everywhere. However, Valencia drew me in so much that I decided to see everything a second time and ... I would also like to see it a third time! Besides, during my stay in Valencia, I went to the City of Arts and Sciences many times, at different times of the day and night.
I am convinced that a visit to Valencia is guaranteed to be a satisfying experience!

Where is Valencia?

In short, Valencia is located in the southern part of Spain, which almost guarantees good or excellent weather all year round. Even more graphically, Venice is located roughly on the northern coast of Africa and the southern coast of Sicily. This can be seen clearly on the map below.

During the year we have over 300 (!!!) sunny days, and the temperatures are approximately as follows:
- winter (December-February): temperatures rarely fall below 10°C, and during the day they often exceed 15°C. Precipitation is moderate.
- spring (March-May): increasingly warmer, average temperatures 15-22°C. Rain is less frequent.
- the capital market sector, equity side and debt side, in all the preparatory and executive phases for the issue and placement of financial instruments; (June-August): hot and dry, temperatures often exceed 30°C. Nights are warm and only the sea breeze brings relief.
- autumn (September-November): still warm (20-28°C in September), but gradually cooler. This is the period with the greatest rainfall, especially in September and October.

Valencia sightseeing plan

The most important thing about Valencia is that when you visit the city, you can walk everywhere. If you plan it well, you won't need to use any additional means of transport. This is how my sightseeing plan will be structured. This significantly simplifies sightseeing and eliminates additional activities related to buying tickets, checking connections, etc.
Of course, in case you run out of energy and need the help of local public transport, I will show you how you can make your life easier by incorporating a bus ride into your plan, which will significantly reduce the number of steps you need to take on your own feet.
The plan also includes the possibility of shortening the route if my proposal proves too demanding, and I will also describe all the attractions in separate short paragraphs. This will allow you to independently reconstruct or build your own plan that will be tailored exclusively to your needs.

Entrance tickets to attractions

The weakest point of any sightseeing plan is always the entrance tickets to the attractions. The real nightmare for a traveler is that you can travel halfway around the world and kiss the door handle when you get to the attraction because there will be no more tickets left.
When planning a visit to Valencia, be sure to start by checking the attractions that require entry tickets and are sold for specific entry times. Practice suggests that the biggest limitation may be the availability of tickets to facilities operating within Cities of Arts and Sciences (14) and Aquarium (15). The most popular and convenient times of the tour are often sold out well in advance. You have to take care of the entrance ticket in advance (e.g. by buying them online). It's obvious and trivial to do, but most people forget about it anyway. So I remind you and recommend it. Take care of it in advance!
For your convenience, I have provided links to online ticket sales below, where their current availability is also visible. You will also find similar links (if necessary and helpful) in the descriptions of attractions later in the text.

check tickets: Valencia Oceanarium – [click] (provided by Tiqets)

check tickets: Valencia Science Museum – [click] (provided by Tiqets)

check tickets: Hemisferic – [click] (provided by Tiqets)

Use GPS coordinates

I provide precise GPS coordinates for each attraction. This may not seem particularly useful at first glance, but in practice, the exact opposite is true. Thanks to these coordinates, you do not have to stick to a specific sightseeing path. You can explore the city basically as you like.
How to use GPS coordinates in practice? Just click on the link next to them. Then the navigation will open on your phone and automatically calculate the path to your destination, but… you don't have to follow this path! Walk as you like, wherever you want and treat the indication on the phone only as an indication of whether you are approaching your destination or whether you have already taken the wrong direction. Visiting the city is not about walking the shortest route, but enjoying its atmosphere. Thanks to GPS coordinates, you don't have to worry about getting lost, and at the same time you have unlimited freedom of sightseeing.
In short: click the link at the coordinates, walk around and check from time to time if you are going in the right direction. No nerves, no stress, with pleasure. Simple and beautiful!

Car rental in Valencia

Renting a car in Valencia is... easy! Yes! It is relatively easy, simple and fast. This is due to the great popularity of this destination, strong competition and a wide range of rental companies in the city and at the airport. However, I will not expand on this topic in this entry so as not to take up unnecessary space in the guide. I invite you to a separate entry about car rental without credit card and without deposit in Valencia – [click]! You will find step-by-step instructions in it. I explain everything clearly and suggest specific, proven rental companies and ways to find good and safe rental offers.

Travel Insurance (Is It Necessary?)

I don't want to spend too much time on this topic, so I'll be really specific. I'll be brief: I never leave home on a trip alone without insurance. On a trip we are constantly moving to new places, our heads are occupied with delights and other pleasures. We are more relaxed and it is not difficult to have an adventure. Lack of insurance is asking for serious trouble.
It is also worth remembering that the so-called EHIC, i.e. the insurance that we have as citizens of the European Union, does not reimburse everything. It only reimburses what is reimbursed in a given country (e.g. in France, 35% of the costs of state rescue services are paid out of pocket). We could go into details for a long time, but doing so is pointless, because a solid weekly insurance for one person in Europe, compared to the cost of the entire trip it's surprisingly cheap. You can easily find really good deals for around 10-15 EUR total for the whole week (!!!), which is the equivalent of two or three beers.
I usually look for the best deals in this area offer comparison - [click] (in this case it's Rankomat) and I buy them online. You can do it really quickly and cheaply.

If you need a good source of insurance outside of Poland, check out the highly rated EKTA insurance company - [click], available in several languages ​​and selling insurance that works worldwide. If the page opens in the wrong language for you, simply change the language (top right).

Below is an example of a good and not at all the cheapest offer from a price comparison site (for an entire week in 2025).

I never choose the cheapest offer, because the price difference between the cheapest and a really solid offer with high insurance values ​​is usually around 3 EUR (around 15 PLN). This is not a saving worth the risk.

Two parameters are key in the offers:
- goat goat (KL) - the minimum amount is PLN 250 (EUR 000)
- Civil protection (OC) - the minimum amount is PLN 250 (EUR 000)

it is worth paying attention to two additional parameters:
- Consequences of Accidents (NNW) - at your discretion
- travel luggage insurance - at your discretion

Valencia - map of tourist attractions

The key to a successful trip is the map of attractions that I have prepared, which is posted below. I highly recommend spending some time on it, analyzing the location of the attractions and other information that I have entered on it. This will be the basis of your tour and the main tool for building your own plan.

The most important are the red markers with numbers. They indicate the location of the main attractions in the city. I use the numbers visible on the markers consistently throughout the guide. You will find them in the table of contents, in descriptions referring to them, on the map and as titles of paragraphs containing a broader description and additional information about each attraction (e.g. GPS coordinates, information about entrance tickets, etc.). This will allow you to move around the entry efficiently and quickly and reach the fragments that interest you at the moment.
The attraction markers are connected by small red dots. This is an approximate course of the tour route I propose. You don't have to stick to it. You can of course walk your own path. However, marking the path on the map allows you to visualize much better how to connect the proposed attractions into one logical sequence, avoiding unnecessary walking.

Two clusters of attractions are clearly visible on the map:
– numbers (1) to (12) are attractions located around the historic city centre
– numbers (13) to (15) are attractions located near the City of Arts and Sciences
Please note that in both of these clusters I have marked one parking lot for cars (P1 and P2) and additionally highlighted the location of the bus stops for bus line no. 35.
If you are driving to Valencia and don't feel like walking, you can drive between these two places, leaving your car in a nearby car park. The two car parks are about 5 km apart, and the average travel time between them is around 15-20 minutes.

If you run out of energy during your tour and decide to take the bus, the best located stops seem to be line 35, which are close to both of the parking lots I chose.
The stops are called:
– Marques de Sotelo – Placa de l'Ajuntament (stop near the historic center)
– Museu de les Ciencies (stop at the Centre for Arts and Sciences).
The average bus ride between them is around 35-40 minutes. You can check the closest connection from the Museu de les Ciencies stop towards Marques de Sotelo by clicking on this link: bus 35 nearest connection – [click]

The fastest way to check other bus connections is to use Google navigation (I described it in detail here – [click] (e.g. when moving around New York, but it works identically in any city in the world as long as Google Maps is available).

A single bus ticket can be purchased by card from the driver (price 2 EUR - in 2024) or in the public transport app EMTicket – [click]. The link provided leads to the city carrier's website EMT and here you will find information about the application itself, as well as current ticket prices, children's travel rules, reduced ticket prices and all the other details (10-journey tickets, season tickets, tourist ticket cards) and everything about bus transport in the city.

For your convenience, I have included another map below, covering only the historic city center, where we have the largest concentration of attractions. When moving around this area, a map with greater accuracy may be more useful and effective.

Valencia - sightseeing plan

By default, the attractions marked on the map are visited in order according to their numbering. However, there are no obstacles to doing it the other way around or changing the order according to your own preferences. By going by numbers in order, you will simply follow the exact route I marked.
The whole route from (1) to (15) is about 7 km (excluding the return journey) and on foot it can be done in two hours. Of course, the time I have given only includes walking from one point to another without stopping. In practice, visiting Valencia will take you a whole long day, especially if you intend to stop and see the Central Bazaar (1), the Gothic Lonja de la Seda (3), eat or drink something in the picturesque Placa de la Verge (4) near the cathedral (5) and enjoy the view and go inside the buildings in the City of Arts and Sciences (13), (14), (15).

Valencia Car Parks

Below I have included the exact coordinates of the entrances to both parking lots marked on the map. Both parking lots are underground and multi-story. There is only one entrance above ground, so when approaching the coordinates, take the right lane and watch the right side of the road carefully so as not to miss the entrance.

Parking P1 – underground near the historic center, GPS coordinates:
39°28’16.4″N 0°22’47.1″W
39.471214, -0.379760 - click and route

Parking P2 – near the City of Arts and Sciences, GPS coordinates:
39°27’21.8″N 0°21’18.6″W
39.456042, -0.355168 - click and route

Detailed descriptions of attractions in Valencia

1. Central Bazaar (Mercado Central)

The Mercado Central is one of the largest and oldest markets in Europe, and the true culinary heart of Valencia. Completed in 1928, the market hall has a modernist style that still impresses today with its high vaults, colourful stained glass windows and intricate mosaics. The main dome reaches 30 metres high, the whole market covers over 8000 m² and has over 1200 stalls offering fresh fruit, vegetables, meats, fish and local specialities such as horchata (a drink made from tiger nuts, also known as ground almonds) and jamon iberico (cured Spanish ham). Every morning, the fish hall hosts a traditional fish auction, where local restaurateurs bid for the freshest seafood.

Even though this is the first stop on the tour, it is definitely a good place to buy souvenirs.

Interesting facts:
The market has a modern air cooling system that works thanks to natural ventilation and a special roof structure, ensuring the right temperature for products all year round. It was also the first market in Europe to allow customers to shop online.

Central Bazaar, GPS coordinates:
39°28’27.1″N 0°22’43.6″W
39.474196, -0.378776 - click and route

2. Church of Sant Joan del Mercat

The Church of San Juan is located right next to the Mercado Central and is one of the oldest churches in Valencia. Its history dates back to the 1936th century, although its current appearance is the result of a Baroque reconstruction in the XNUMXth century. The church impresses with its richly decorated façade and impressive frescoes in the nave. After a fire in XNUMX, it was waiting for renovation and is currently undergoing it. It may not be open to visitors (as it was during our visit).
The church's most distinctive feature (which is fortunately visible from the outside) is its two uneven towers. They were built in different periods, so they are not identical.

Note the church's location. The front façade faces the city square, the rear façade faces the market square, just opposite the Gothic stock exchange. The south side faces the old La Palla street and the Central Market. According to the architects, these three buildings (Sant Joan del Mercat, Llotja de la Seda and Mercat Central) form one of the most magnificent old architecture complexes in the city, although in my humble opinion, there are definitely more interesting places like that in Valencia.

Curiosity:
The church tower houses a unique sundial that helped the people of Valencia tell the time for centuries before mechanical clocks became common.

Church of Sant Joan del Mercat – entrance, GPS coordinates:
39°28’26.6″N 0°22’45.5″W
39.474047, -0.379305 - click and route

3. The Gothic stock exchange Lonja de la Seda

The Lonja de la Seda, or Silk Exchange, is one of the most important Gothic commercial buildings in Europe and a symbol of Valencia's golden age. It was built in the 15th century, when the city was one of the most important commercial centres in the Mediterranean. The building impresses with its huge hall with winding columns, reminiscent of the interior of a forest, and a beautiful courtyard with orange trees. The Lonja was the place where trade agreements were concluded and merchant disputes were settled.

Curiosity:
On one of the walls there is a Latin inscription reminding about honesty in trade:
"Domus sapientiae, firmiter aedificata super fundamentalum prudentiae, et regitur consilio et intelligentia."

which in simple translation means:
“The house of wisdom, firmly founded on prudence, is governed by counsel and intelligence.”

Merchants who broke the rules were subject to severe sanctions.
Lonja de la Seda, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

If you decide to visit the stock exchange (and it is really worth it), you will see several parts of the complex:
Contratacion Hall – the main hall of the stock exchange, with characteristic spiral columns, where merchants concluded contracts (some of the column capitals have mysterious symbols and sculptures depicting grotesque figures – probably referring to the sins and temptations of the merchants).
Patio de los Naranjos – an inner courtyard full of orange trees, where informal meetings of merchants took place.
Tower and dungeons – were used to detain dishonest merchants who failed to fulfill their obligations.

The Gothic stock exchange Lonja de la Seda – entrance, GPS coordinates:
39°28’28.8″N 0°22’42.0″W
39.474659, -0.378342 - click and route

4. Placa de la Verge

Placa de la Verge is one of the oldest and most picturesque places in Valencia. We spent a lot of time here, enjoying wine and seafood.
The square is surrounded by the Cathedral of Valencia, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Abandoned and the Palace of the Generalitat, forming the historical and spiritual centre of the city. In the centre of the square is the impressive Turia River Fountain, whose main figure symbolises the ancient river, while the figures around it represent the region's irrigation system.

The Placa de la Verge is home to numerous cultural and religious events. It is here that during Las Fallas, Valencia's biggest festival, the traditional "Ofrenda de Flores" takes place, a flower procession where locals pay homage to Our Lady of the Forsaken, the city's patron saint.

We, sipping wine and nibbling on more seafood, watched the almost constant performances of street artists. It was a very nice time and it was really hard for us to move on to further sightseeing 🙂

Interesting facts about the Verge Square
Roman Ruins – Roman ruins have been discovered beneath the square. In ancient times, there was a Roman forum here, and archaeologists have discovered numerous mosaics and foundations of ancient buildings.
Turia Fountain – the main figure of the fountain represents the mythical river god, but some claim that his features are inspired by the figure of a local engineer in charge of Valencia's irrigation system.
Bishop's Chair – there is one special place in the square where the Bishop of Valencia sits to bless the faithful during the Easter processions.

The Verge Square, GPS coordinates:
39°28’34.8″N 0°22’31.1″W
39.476343, -0.375309 - click and route

5. Valencia Cathedral (La Seu de Valencia)

Valencia Cathedral is one of the city's most important monuments. The building was built on the site of a former mosque in the 13th century and expanded over the centuries, combining Gothic, Baroque, Renaissance and Neoclassical elements.
It is one of the few places in the world that officially claims that holds the true Holy Grail. According to tradition, this is the original cup that Jesus used at the Last Supper. Many studies indicate that the cup in Valencia actually dates back to the first century AD.
Pope John Paul II and Benedict XVI recognized the authenticity of the relics.

The cathedral's tower, El Miguelete, is 51 metres high, and after climbing its 207 steps you can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire city.

Main entrance to the Valencia Cathedral, GPS coordinates:
39°28’31.1″N 0°22’31.7″W
39.475313, -0.375484 - click and route

6. Serrano Towers

The Serranos Towers are one of the most recognizable symbols of the city. They were built in the 14th century as part of the defensive walls of Valencia and were the main entrance to the city from the north. Their powerful structure and thick walls were intended to protect the city from invaders.
In the 19th century, when most of the walls were demolished, the Torres de Serranos escaped this fate because they served for a time as a prison for aristocrats.
Nowadays, you can climb to the top of the towers (they are considered the largest preserved Gothic city gates in the whole of Spain) and admire the view of the historic centre of Valencia and the former course of the Turia River.

Curiosity:
During the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939), the Serranos Towers were used as a warehouse for works of art from the Museo del Prado in Madrid to protect them from bombing.

Serranos Towers, GPS coordinates:
39°28’45.5″N 0°22’33.4″W
39.479308, -0.375955 - click and route

7. Place de l'Ajuntament

The city's main square, Plaça de l'Ajuntament, is a spacious area surrounded by impressive buildings, the most emblematic of which are the City Hall and the General Post Office Palace. The square is the venue for the city's most important events, such as the celebrations The Fallas, when the famous “mascleta” firecracker shows take place here. The clock on the facade of the town hall plays a key role in the countdown to the start of Las Fallas. When the hour strikes 14:00 p.m., everyone waits for the first firecrackers to explode.
In summer, the square turns into a huge open-air cinema, where locals watch classic films under the stars.

Place de l'Ajuntament, GPS coordinates:
39°28’10.9″N 0°22’34.9″W
39.469706, -0.376350 - click and route

8. City Hall (Ajuntament de Valencia)

Valencia City Hall is instantly recognizable. Its neoclassical façade, rich decorations and majestic clock tower make the building immediately eye-catching. The building was built in the early 20th century and serves not only as an administrative building but is also one of the most important symbols of the city. The interior of the city hall impresses with its elegant staircase, beautiful stained glass windows and the Salon de Cristal – a gleaming ceremonial hall where the most important ceremonies take place.
Before the building became the town hall, it housed a school for girls run by nuns.

From Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 14:00 you can visit the interior of the building for free, including the famous Salon de Cristal and the balcony from which the city authorities speak. Periodically, during official meetings, some rooms may be closed to the public.

Valencia City Hall, GPS coordinates:
39°28’11.3″N 0°22’37.6″W
39.469793, -0.377096 - click and route

9. General Post Office (Palacio de las Comunicaciones)

The Palacio de las Comunicaciones, formerly known as the Palacio de Correos y Telegrafos, is one of the most elegant buildings in Valencia. It was built between 1915 and 1922 and impresses with its Baroque façade, majestic entrance and huge glass dome that illuminates the interior (be sure to go inside). The glass dome in the building is made of 376 pieces of colored glass, arranged in the symbols of Spanish regions.
In the 30s, it housed the most important telephone exchange in Valencia. The Post Office Palace served as the main post office for many years, but today it often hosts exhibitions and cultural events.
The palace's façade features sculptures of Mercury, the Roman god of commerce, emphasizing the importance of communication and economics for the city.

Main Post Office, GPS coordinates:
39°28’10.2″N 0°22’32.0″W
39.469486, -0.375562 - click and route

10. Bullfighting Arena (Placa de Bous)

The Plaza de Toros in Valencia is one of the largest and best-preserved bullrings in Spain. Built in the 50s, it is over 50 meters in diameter and can accommodate around 10500 spectators. The architectural style is inspired by ancient Roman amphitheaters. Underneath the arena are mysterious corridors and dungeons, where bulls were once kept before the fight.
Traditional corridas (bullfights) are held here several times a year, especially during the Las Fallas and Feria de Julio holidays, but today the arena is most often used as a venue for concerts, shows and festivals.

Bullfighting arena, GPS coordinates:
39°28’01.8″N 0°22’34.9″W
39.467178, -0.376360 - click and route

11. Railway Station (Estacion del Norte)

Estación del Norte is Valencia's main train station and one of the most beautiful railway buildings in Spain. It was built in the early 20th century in a modernist style and impresses with its decorations (mosaics, ceramic tiles and frescoes) referring to Valencian culture.
The building's facade is decorated with oranges and flowers, symbolizing the wealth of the region. In the old days, the building housed a special waiting room for the wealthiest passengers, decorated with luxurious stained glass windows.

Curiosity:
For a long time, there was no traditional clock on the station's facade because the designer wanted passengers to feel no time pressure.

Estacion del Norte Train Station, GPS coordinates:
39°28’01.2″N 0°22’37.8″W
39.466998, -0.377168 - click and route

12. Mercat de Colon

The Mercat de Colon, which dates back to the early 20th century, fell into ruin for many years. It has only recently been renovated and is now the most beautiful bazaar in the city (it impresses with its Art Nouveau decorations and stained glass windows). However, the word bazaar no longer fits it, because it no longer serves its previous function. Today, the Mercat de Colon is one of the trendiest places to taste Valencian delicacies. If you feel like tasting wine and local specialties (mainly in the form of small snacks or buying exclusive products such as ham, cheese, olives, etc.), this may be a good place. Unfortunately, a larger and more substantial meal (for now) may be a problem.

Mercat de Colon, GPS coordinates:
39°28’07.5″N 0°22’07.7″W
39.468751, -0.368817 - click and route

13. Turia Park

Turia Park is one of the largest and most extraordinary green spaces in Europe. It was created on the site of the former bed of the Turia River, which was redirected after a catastrophic flood in 1957. Today it is a park over 9 km long, running through the entire city, full of cycle paths, playgrounds, gardens, fountains and recreational areas.

The park is an ideal place for a walk, jogging or relaxing under palm trees. There are also numerous attractions here, such as the Monforte Gardens, Palau de la Música, as well as the famous playground in the shape of a giant Gulliver, loved by children. The giant sculpture of Gulliver, on which you can climb and slide, is one of the most original urban attractions for children.

Curiosity:
Initially, it was planned to build a motorway here, but the people of Valencia opposed the idea and instead of concrete, a green oasis was built. The park preserves many old bridges, including the Gothic Puente de Serranos, the Baroque Puente del Real and the pedestrianized Pont de la Mar.

Pont de la Mar, GPS coordinates:
39°28’13.0″N 0°21’49.1″W
39.470272, -0.363631 - click and route

Gulliver Park, GPS coordinates:
39°27’44.9″N 0°21’34.5″W
39.462480, -0.359575 - click and route

14. City of Arts and Sciences (Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias)

First, take a look at a very short, 30-second video I recorded with my phone, showing the evening panorama of the City of Arts and Sciences:

The City of Arts and Sciences is Valencia's most emblematic architectural complex. Designed by the famous architect Santiago Calatrava, it consists of futuristic buildings that resemble organic forms inspired by nature.

City of Arts and Sciences, GPS coordinates:
39°27’21.9″N 0°21’10.8″W
39.456080, -0.353000 - click and route

The complex operating under the single name City of Arts and Sciences consists of several buildings. Their locations can be found on the additional map below, and short descriptions of each of them are located below the map.

14.1 Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia

Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia is a monumental opera and performing arts center designed by Santiago Calatrava, whose form resembles a spaceship or a futuristic sculpture. It was opened in 2005 and is one of the most spectacular elements of the City of Arts and Sciences. The structure is covered with ceramics trencadis, according to traditional Catalan technique.
The venue consists of several concert halls, including the Sala Principal, which can accommodate 1400 spectators, and the Auditorio, which can accommodate 1500 people. Thanks to its advanced acoustic solutions, it is one of the most renowned opera houses in Europe.

Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia, GPS coordinates:
39°27’29.1″N 0°21’21.9″W
39.458094, -0.356076 - click and route

14.2 Hemispheric

Hemisferic is an impressive planetarium, IMAX cinema and educational centre, opened in 1998 as the first completed part of the City of Arts and Sciences. The building resembles a giant eye, symbolising a “window to the world”. The structure consists of an elongated dome surrounded by water, which is reflected in the surface, creating a spectacular optical illusion.
Hemisferic offers extraordinary 3D shows and astronomical projections. Thanks to the 900 m² screen, viewers have the impression of total immersion in the presented images.

Learn More: Hemisferic entrance tickets – [click] (provided by Tiqets)

Hemisphere, GPS coordinates:
39°27’24.0″N 0°21’14.0″W
39.456674, -0.353877 - click and route

14.3 Prince Philippe Science Museum

The Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe is an interactive science museum, opened in 2000 and named after Felipe VI, the current King of Spain. The 220-meter-long building resembles the skeleton of a giant whale and is another work by Santiago Calatrava.
The museum focuses on education through play and experimentation. Visitors can take part in interactive exhibitions on physics, biology, technology and ecology. Permanent exhibitions cover topics such as genetics, space and technological innovation.

Learn More: entrance tickets to the Science Museum – [click] (provided by Tiqets)

Prince Philippe Science Museum, GPS coordinates:
39°27’21.4″N 0°21’05.5″W
39.455943, -0.351519 - click and route

14.4 L'Umbracle

L'Umbracle is a spectacular promenade and botanical garden that serves as the green heart of the complex. It stretches for 320 metres and is a natural art gallery and a viewpoint over the City of Arts and Sciences.
L'Umbracle's structure consists of white arches that surround exotic Mediterranean vegetation, including palms, oleanders and lavender. During the summer, at night, the place transforms into a trendy entertainment area with bars and clubs (clubs such as Mya and Umbracle Terraza operate here).

L'Umbracle, GPS coordinates:
39°27’20.8″N 0°21’15.9″W
39.455777, -0.354413 - click and route

14.5 The Agora

L'Agora is a futuristic multi-purpose hall, completed in 2009. The building with a dynamic, almost cosmic form (another design by Santiago Calatrava), is a venue for organizing prestigious cultural, sports and business events.
L'Agora's space is 80 metres high and covers 5000 square metres, with a capacity for up to 6000 people. It has hosted international events such as the Valencia Open 500 tennis tournament and Valencia Fashion Week.
The roof structure can open and close, adapting the space to weather conditions.

The Agora, GPS coordinates:
39°27’14.0″N 0°20’59.8″W
39.453900, -0.349941 - click and route

15. Oceanarium (L'Oceanogràfic)

L'Oceanogràfic is the largest oceanarium in Europe and one of the most important attractions in Valencia. It presents the ecosystems of the different oceans of the world. Here you can see more than 45 animals from 000 different species, including sharks, dolphins, penguins, seals, sea turtles and exotic fish.
The most spectacular part of the oceanarium is the underwater tunnel through which you can walk while watching sharks and rays swim overhead.
The Oceanarium has an underwater restaurant. You can eat there while being surrounded by glass walls, behind which exotic fish swim (e.g. sharks).

Learn More: Oceanarium entrance tickets – [click] (provided by Tiqets)

Aquarium, GPS coordinates:
39°27’09.3″N 0°20’53.5″W
39.452571, -0.348196 - click and route

Valencia - hotels and accommodation

Valencia offers so many attractions that at least one night in the city seems like an absolute must. Especially since Valencia is the city where one of Spain's most famous dishes was born, the paella. The city and local chefs pride themselves on this and they pay special attention to its quality. It is therefore worth having a good dinner at one of the restaurants during your overnight stay, the star of which will be paella.
Below you will find several accommodation options. Do not treat them as specific indications of the hotels that I recommend. Treat them as a good start for further searches. The links I have posted use the search engine mechanism, which, in addition to a specific hotel, always offers other, similar offers, often more attractively priced. Additionally, the links contain filters prepared by me. They prevent the display of offers that could unnecessarily clutter the search results and appropriately narrow the search area to the area that interests us. So you do not have to do it manually every time. I recommend using these links, because they make searching easier and save time.

Hotel Malcom and Barret – [click]

Blanq Carmen Hotel – [click]

Edificio Palomar – [click]

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