Parking in Valencia

• Parking REINA (46000) is parking garage located centrally in Valencia, just a short walk from the Plaza de la Virgen. Hourly and daily rates are available.
• West Avenue Parking – Avenida del Oeste (46001) is open 24/7 and offers over 350 parking spaces. There are ATMs and charging points for electric cars, too.
• On-street parking (46001) is available throughout Valencia in the city’s ‘blue zones’. Parking is charged by the hour, with a maximum stay of two hours.

Key roads in Valencia

• The Autovía A-3, (also known as the Autovía del Este), is a major Spanish highway beginning in Madrid and finishing in Valencia.
• The Autopista A-7, also called the Autopista del Mediterráneo, runs along Spain’s Mediterranean Coast, connecting Valencia with Sagunto in the north and Gandia in the south.
• The V30 highway is the southern ring road of Valencia, allowing quick access to the Port of Valencia from the A-7.

How to get from Valencia to Castellón de la Plana

It takes just under an hour to drive from Valencia to Castellón de la Plana. Simply drive north on E-15 and AP-7.

How to get from Valencia to Torrent

It’ll take you around 20 minutes to drive the 7.5 miles from Valencia to Torrent.

1. Take C. de Guillem de Castro, Carrer d'Àngel Guimerà, C. de l'Arxiduc Carles and Camí Nou de Picanya to CV-36
2. Continue on CV-36 to Torrent.

Best places to stay in Valencia

AC Hotel by Marriott

Av. de França, 67, 46023

There’s so much to love about this modern hotel, located just steps from La Ciudad de las Artes. First, there’s the rooftop terrace, which offers sweeping views of Northern Valencia and small plates to casually graze on. Then there’s the rooms, with their contemporary ambience and stylish marble bathrooms.

Meliá Plaza

Plaça de l'Ajuntament, 4, 46002

This understated hotel combines a central location with first-class amenities like a rooftop terrace and hot tub. The on-site Plaza Restaurant serves up irresistible seafood on a sun-kissed open-air patio. It’s also conveniently placed for families wanting to spend days relaxing at the beach.

Hotel One Shot Palacio Reina Victoria 04

Carrer de les Barques, 4, 46002 

Valencian hotels don’t come much more chic than this. Located in an atmospheric, early 20th-century building, it’s hosted famous guests over the years from Ernest Hemingway to Robert Capa. Expect effortlessly stylish decor and a location in the heart of the action.

Best places to eat in Valencia

Restaurante Flor de Valencia

Avinguda del Cardenal Benlloch, 22, 46021

Experience traditional Valencian cuisine at its best. This sophisticated hotspot is known for its welcoming atmosphere and mouth-watering dishes, such as Valencian paella, packed full of tender chicken, fluffy rice and wholesome beans.

Navarro

Carrer de l'Arquebisbe Mayoral, 5, 46002

Like your cuisine modern, experimental and packed with local ingredients? Discover new takes on Mediterranean fare at Navarro. We’re talking fresh cod served with creamy Roquefort and buttery leeks, silky ravioli with pumpkin and ginger, and indulgent chocolate and pear cake for dessert.

Eggcellent

Avinguda de l'Oest, 33, 46001 

Laidback and welcoming, this is the place to come for satisfying meals inbetween sightseeing. Expect brunch with an ever-so-stylish twist, like truffled mushrooms with crème fraiche, or goat’s cheese and caramelised onion with crispy potato hash.

Best things to do in and around Valencia

Ciudad de las Artes Y las Ciencias

Av. Del Professor López Piñero, 7, 46013

The City of Arts and Sciences is one of the 12 Treasures of Spain and perhaps Valencia’s most celebrated landmark, and with good reason. This complex, occupying the old Turia riverbed, features striking buildings including an opera house, aquarium and 3D cinema.

The Central Market of Valencia

Plaça de la Ciutat de Bruges, s/n, 46001

A stunning example of the Valencian Art Nouveau style, this enormous public market offers up a dizzying array of local ingredients. There’s more than 1,200 stalls to explore, from cured meats to exotic spices.

The Silk Exchange

Carrer de la Llotja, 2, 46001

The Silk Exchange is an imposing, Gothic building and UNESCO World Heritage Site that was built in the 15^th century to trade silk. It’s free to enter and offers a fascinating insight into the history of Valencia.