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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Pocket Valencia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Visit the awe-inspiring assemblage of modern architecture that is Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, shop in the fascinating central market, or visit the magnificent hilltop castle at Xa tiva -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Paris and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Pocket Valencia: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Free, convenient pull-out Valencia map (included in print version), plus over 15 colour neighbourhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Barrio del Carmen, L'Eixample, North Ciutat, Russafa, South Ciutat, Northern & Eastern Valencia, Valencia's Beaches, Western Valencia and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Pocket Valencia, a colorful, easy-to-use, and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, provides on-the-go assistance for those seeking only the can't-miss experiences to maximize a quick trip experience. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet Spain guide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

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Publié par	Lonely Planet
Date de parution	01 janvier 2017
Nombre de lectures	3
EAN13	9781786577306
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	22 Mo

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Contents

QuickStart Guide

Welcome to Valencia
Top Sights
Local Life
Day Planner
Need to Know
Valencia Neighbourhoods

Explore

South Ciutat Vella
North Ciutat Vella
Barrio del Carmen
L'Eixample & Southern Valencia
Russafa
Northern & Eastern Valencia
Valencia's Beaches
Western Valencia
Walking the Turia Riverbed
La Albufera
Castillo de Sagunto
Xativa

Best

The Best of Valencia
The Centro Historico
Modernisme Meander
Eating
Museums & Galleries
Bars & Clubs
Shopping
Kids
Live Music & Theatre
Parks & Outdoor Spaces
LGBT Valencia
Architecture
For Free

Survival Guide

Survival Guide
Before You Go
Arriving in Valencia
Getting Around
Essential Information
Language
Behind the Scenes
Our Writer
Welcome to Valencia
Spain’s third-largest city is magnificent – a wonderfully liveable place with thriving cultural, eating and nightlife scenes. Brilliant contemporary buildings grace Valencia, which also has a fistful of fabulous Modernista architecture, great museums and a large, characterful old quarter. The region is famous as the home of rice dishes such as paella, but its buzzy dining scene offers plenty more besides.

Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias | Paul Prudence / Getty Images ©
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Valencia Top Sights

Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias
This awe-inspiring assemblage of modern architecture is mostly the work of famed Valencian architect Santiago Calatrava. The buildings are breathtaking in their audacity and fluidity. Click here

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Valencia Top Sights
La Catedral
The centrepiece of the old town, Valencia's cathedral is an atmospheric Gothic affair that contains some impressive works of art and nothing less than the Holy Grail itself. Click here

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Valencia Top Sights
La Lonja
One of the great civil Gothic buildings of the Iberian peninsula, this former mercantile exchange has a stunning columned main hall and very interesting carvings. Click here

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Valencia Top Sights
Mercado Central
It's fascinating to stroll around this vibrant central market, home to stall after stall of quality produce, whether fish from the Mediterranean or vegetables from Valencia's famous huerta . Click here

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Valencia Top Sights
Museo de Bellas Artes
This gallery is excellent for anybody interested in Spanish art, and has a particularly strong collection of influential local painter Joaquín Sorolla. Click here

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Valencia Top Sights
Museo del Patriarca
This diminutive gallery upstairs in a seminary building has a standout collection of 16th- and 17th-century art, including works by Caravaggio and El Greco. Click here

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Valencia Top Sights
La Albufera
South of the city, this lagoon is a top birdwatching spot, while the surrounding paddies supply rice for Valencia's famous paellas. There's also an enticing string of beaches.

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Valencia Top Sights
Xàtiva
The magnificent hilltop castle high above this pleasant town makes a worthwhile day trip from the city. Apart from the historical interest from different phases of occupation, the views are stunning. Click here

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Valencia Top Sights
Castillo de Sagunto
An impressively large fortress dominates the twin hilltops over this town close to Valencia. Its long history and imperious position make it a great place for a stroll. Click here

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Valencia Local Life

Insider tips to help you find the real Valencia Valencia is characterised more by its people and their way of life than by its major sights. Getting under the skin of the city is easy wherever you are, but exploring these areas that have a very local flavour is especially rewarding and intriguing.

Walking the Turia
What was once a river meandering through the centre of town down to the sea is now a 9km stretch of parkland used by locals for running, playing, cycling, strolling, eating and flirting. It's worth walking the length of it to get a feel for this green city artery.

Jardines del Turia | Pietro Scozzari / Age Fotostock ©

A Night Out in Russafa
What a great district Russafa is. Take a few small city blocks and jam as many innovative tapas places, bohemian bars, alternative shops and quirky galleries into them as is humanly possible. A night out here is the best way to get a feel for what the locals get up to at play.

El Cabanyal
In central Valencia, it's sometimes easy to forget that the city is by the sea, with an important heritage as a port and harbour. The fishing quarter is the place to get a feel for the maritime side of things; it's a district chock-full of local character.

El Cabanyal | Lucas Vallecillos / Age Fotostock ©

Benimaclet
This cute but unassuming little suburb of workers' cottages has a surprising, vibrant local arts and culture scene. Cafes, bars and cooperative spaces are active hives of community-driven events, all with a sustainable, socially progressive focus.

Other great places to experience the city like a local:
Microteatre València
Café Museu
Aquarium
Valencia Basket Club
Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados
Horchatería Els Sariers
Museo del Corpus
La Casa de los Falleros
Filmoteca
Barrio Chino
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Valencia Day Planner

Day One
M First day? Time to get to know the old town and some of its key sights. Head first to Mercado Central to appreciate it at its most bustling, then cross the road and take your time to appreciate the Gothic charms of La Lonja . Lunch on your first day has to be a traditional rice dish, so hit Navarro to taste it the way locals like it.
R After lunch many places are still closed, but the cathedral’s open, so this is a great time to visit it. Check out the Holy Grail, then work off the carbs by climbing the belltower. If you’ve still got energy, check out another nearby sight such as La Almoina , which gets you below street level inspecting ancient foundations.
N For dinner and drinks, it’s definitely Russafa’s enticing tapas zone that’s calling you tonight. Get there early so you can browse a couple of vintage shops beforehand, then sit down over a sipper at Ubik Café . Take your pick of the dozens of tapas bars that crowd these streets, then repair to La Fustería for a cocktail.

Day Two
M Get the bus down to the bold buildings of the exhilarating Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias . Start by inspecting the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía , then move on to the Hemisfèric and Museo de las Ciencias Príncipe Felipe . Take your time strolling around the photogenic complex; if you’re not on a tight schedule you may want to spend all day down here. Otherwise walk back towards the centre along the riverbed-turned-park Jardines del Turia and dive into L’Eixample for lunch at La Gallineta .
R After lunch, head across to the lovely Mercado de Colón where you can sip an horchata . Then stroll the boutiques of L’Eixample towards the Estación del Norte for another Modernista marvel.
N In the early evening, take a stroll through the emblematic old-town district of Barrio del Carmen. See what’s on at the Centro del Carmen and stop off at Café Museu to get a feel of the local bohemian vibe. Dine on stylish tapas at El Tap or creative fusion at Refugio , then hit Jimmy Glass for a nightcap backed by jazz.

Day Three
M Spend the morning exploring more of the old town’s sights, taking in the Museo Nacional de Cerámica and the nearby Museo del Patriarca before climbing up the Torres de Serranos for grand views over the city and Turia park. Then saunter back down into the heart of the centre for lunch at La Salvaora . If you’ve got kids with you, you might want to replace this morning with a visit to Bioparc in the city’s west.
R In the afternoon, cross the Turia to the Museo de Bellas Artes and spend some time with the greats of Spanish painting, including famed local artist Joaquín Sorolla.
N From here, it’s a short hop to Benimaclet, where you might want to spend the evening in its cultural cafes. Otherwise this could be the night to try one of Valencia’s gastronomic restaurants – Ricard Camarena or Quique Dacosta’s El Poblet . Fancy a lighter meal? The same chefs run fun tapas restaurants close by – Canalla Bistro and Vuelve Carolina , respectively. Head to Café Negrito or Tyris on Tap for after-dinner drinks, or live music at Black Note .

Day Four
M Hire a bike and pedal out to the waterfront suburbs, or get the tram. Explore the maritime barrio of El Cabanyal, checking out the Museo de Arroz and stopping for a drink and tapa at marvellous Bodega Casa Montaña . Then ride or walk along the beachfront promenade. Near its northern end, La Más Bonita makes an appealing stop for lunch.
R In the afternoon, head south out of the city to La Albufera (if you fancy rice for lunch, you could make a day of it), remembering binoculars for the birdwatching. Take a boat trip on the lagoon and a stroll in the dunes. Stay around for the evocative sunset, watching it from the Mirador El Pujol , then head back to town.
N In the evening, you may well feel like heading back to explore more of Russafa’s charms, but the area around Plaza Xúquer also appeals. Taste a montadito if you can squeeze into Tanto Monta , then dine Moroccan in friendly, atmospheric Balansiya . For a quiet drink head to La Salamandra , or investigate the more boisterous university nightlife around Plaza Honduras.
Need to Know

Currency
Euro (€)

Language
Spanish, Valenciano (Catalan)

Visas
Generally not required for stays of up to 90 days. Some nationalities will need a Schengen visa.

Money
ATMs widely available. Credit cards accepted in most hotels and restaurants.

Mobile Phones
Local SIM cards easily avai