Best places: Things to dos in Valencia, Spain

Renowned shrine to the patron saint of Valencia, with a dome of blue tiles & frescos by Palomino.

Puppet shows & models depicting stories of the Hispanic folk figure who collects children's teeth.

👍👍 We booked a boat ride, everything was like family, Before boarding you can visit some little houses that are intact from decorations from many years ago and from when they lived and worked there with a lot of history. The girl who took us and acted as a guide understood a lot about the area and the...

State-of-the-art science complex set within a landscaped park with a huge aquarium & IMAX screen.

Modernista market building with colorful tiles & a diverse collection of stalls, separated by type.

Lively square, home of the Turia Fountain, lined with iconic historic buildings & outdoor cafes.

Riverside green space with walking & biking paths, kids’ playgrounds & a bar serving tapas.

Gothic-style Catholic church with an ornate baroque interior, including gilding & ceiling frescoes.

Performing arts center with unique, modern architecture, hosting opera, theater, recitals & more.

Compact city garden in an elegant setting with fountains, statues, fruit trees & flora.

👍 We made a journey of about 35-40 minutes in a wooden boat through the Valencian Albufera, around 11:10 in the morning. The route was circular between reeds and reeds, with views of the fauna (although during the summer, we could not see many birds) and native flora. The tour was very well explain...

Soaring, opulent Catholic church, the oldest in Valencia after the Reconquest, circa 1238.

👍👍 Lovely for a walk even at night, in winter.

Bi-level, free-entry museum dedicated to military history, with a focus on the Spanish Civil War.

Opened in 1983, this museum features exhibits on traditional & popular Valencian culture.

Once a riverbed, this park meanders through the historic center of Valencia, passing under bridges.

Extensive city gardens with jogging paths & sports fields, plus concerts at the Palau de la Música.

Vast aquarium with a dolphinarium & 500 species in versions of the world's main marine ecosystems.

Zoo with naturalistic habitats for animals including lions, giraffes, gorillas & elephants.

Imposing, Gothic-style towers, part of the old city walls, offering views of Valencia & the river.