Valencia
Valencia City Guide
It’s vibrant; captivating; sun-drenched; and effortlessly charming. Valencia, the jewel of the Mediterranean, exudes an undeniable allure that enchants all who wander its cobblestone streets. With a rich tapestry of history, culture, and culinary delights, Valencia casts a spell that lingers long after you’ve departed its shores.
Nestled along Spain’s eastern coast, Valencia basks in the glow of endless sunshine, casting a golden hue over its sandy beaches and lush parks. From the majestic architecture of the City of Arts and Sciences to the winding alleys of the historic Old Town, every corner of Valencia tells a story of its past while embracing the promise of tomorrow.
Love it. Embrace it. Valencia is a city of passion and possibility, where the rhythms of life are as vibrant as the colours of its famous Fallas festival. From indulging in the mouthwatering delights of paella to sipping on horchata under the shade of a palm tree, Valencia offers a sensory experience like no other.
Introducing our latest City Guide: Valencia. A curated collection of the city’s best-kept secrets, hidden gems, and must-visit attractions, designed to help you make the most of your time in this enchanting city. From the bustling Mercado Central to the tranquil Turia Gardens, our City Notes guides are your key to unlocking the heart and soul of Valencia, one tapa at a time. Soak in the beauty, savour the flavours, and let Valencia cast its spell on you.
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Hotels
La Novieta, Valencia
Housed in a lovingly restored 1924 modernist Spanish property in Valencia's Ruzafa neighbourhood, La Novieta is an adults-only hotel with just four ensuite guest rooms. The brainchild of Bertrand and Fabien — who double as proprietors of both...
Hotels
Casa Clarita, Valencia
Located in Valencia's La Seu neighbourhood, the city's oldest, Casa Clarita combines luxury, comfort, and modernity, the Jaime Hayon-designed boutique hotel home to ten apartments and 12 guest rooms in a renovated architectural jewel. Ideal for...
Eating Out
Egeo, Valencia
Egeo, a souvlaki chain with two restaurants in Madrid, head to the coastal city of Valencia, opening their first outpost outside of the Spanish capital and enlisting the expertise of local award-winning creative consultancy Masquespacio to create an...
Eating Out
Baovan, Valencia
Working towards a brief of 'beers, beach and baos,' Valencian designers, Clap Studio, have created a place where diners are transported to a place of colour and creative chaos with simple food to boot; Baovan Valencia an inspired bolt of energy for...
Eating Out
Living Bakkali, Valencia
An ode to adobe architecture and its popularity in desert climates, Valencia restaurant Living Bakkali is a wonder of curved lines, earthy tones and Middle Eastern influences. Centrally located on Carrer de Xile, the restaurant——whose name...
Lifestyle
Cabinette, Valencia
A creative capsule for likeminded individuals, inspiring souls and disruptive projects to come together and flourish, Valencia coworking space, Cabinette, encourages innovation in a space filled with energy, good vibes and some dashing design from a...
Culture
Convent Carmen, Valencia
***Permanently closed*** Located in the old-town neighbourhood of El Carmen—a bustling 'barrio' with narrow streets home to cafés, tapas bars, and independent shops—new cultural and gastronomic space Convent Carmen is attracting a like-minded...
Eating Out
Kaikaya, Valencia
Fusing elements of Japanese and Brazilian culture inspired by owner Mireia's love of surfing and all things Tropicália, Valencia's Kaikaya is the 'first tropical sushi restaurant in the city', and a place where—according to Mireia—history and...
Shopping
Doctor Manzana Flagship, Valencia
Having created such strong brand identity for Doctor Manzana — a shop that specialises in the repair and restoration of smartphones and gadgets — back in 2008, it was only natural that the expertise of award-winning creative consultancy,...
Eating Out
La Manera, Valencia
La Manera is the latest hospitality project from the very excellent Valencia- and Madrid-based creative consultancy, Masquespacio. Located in the heart of Valencia, La Manera is a gastrobar concept adaptable to both day and night; be it your port of...
Shopping
Gnomo, Valencia
Valencian design store Gnomo hawks an eclectic miscellany of objects that make your eyes widen and your heart swell. Fashion accessories, illustrations, plants or clothing, founders Álvaro Zarzuela y Esther Martín are confident that even the most...
Hotels
Valencia Lounge Hostel
With just 11 rooms, Valencia Lounge Hostel is certainly cosy. Distinct neo-classic touches charge through the property, along with vintage cement tiles and original ceilings; all of which were typical of Valencian homes of the 20th...
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City Notes
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City Notes
A first-of-its-kind for the city, FORTH Hotel Atlanta unites authentic Americana with luxury modernity in the Georgia capital...
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City Notes
Rockwell Group look to the concept of 'slow design' for their subtle but sumptuous update for Mallorca hotel, Posada Terra Santa...
From Nobu Barcelona to The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai, New York fried chicken cathedral COQODAQ to the 1 Hotel Toronto, New York-, Madrid- and Los Angeles-based design studio Rockwell Group have a considered knack for conjuring interiors that are...
The Edit
Lavender's role within the LGBTQ+ community is revealed in a spectacular retrospective of Drag documenter Greg Bailey...
Having his lens focused on the world of Drag since 2012, UK-based portrait photographer Greg Bailey is perhaps one of the foremost visual artists attached to this glamorous corner of the LGBTQ+ community. A gleefully colourful ode to this passion,...
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