Valencia

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Valencia Restaurants

Cheap (48)

Kiosco la P�rgola

Sit alfresco by the Turia riverbed and chow down on one of the best sandwiches in Valencia: El Bomb�n. An irresistible combination of pork loin, mushrooms, cheese and mayo. read more
Affordable (49)

Bar Limbo

Multi-coloured bar-come-restaurant on the busy thoroughfare that divides the centre of town from the vibrant Ruzafa district. Stand at the bar and choose tapas from the huge blackboards. read more
Good quality (44)

La Nicoletta

This newly opened Italian restaurant is just one of the establishments rejuvenating the faded glory of Calle de la Paz. Choose from a range of better-than-average pizzas and pastas then burn those... read more

Valencia Nightlife

Chilled (43)

La Casa Blanca

Escape the hubbub of the bustling commercial district on the third floor of this narrow, multi-tiered bar and gear yourself up to watch a Spanish or Spanish-dubbed film at the historic Cine Lys... read more
Live Music (34)

La 3

This nightclub doesn't open until 1am so you can rest assured the live acts on stage will be pretty fired up. Then its indie classics and electronica from them and the DJs until 7am. read more
Clubbing (41)

Salsavana

There may be others that lay claim to the best mojito in town but this super-friendly Cuban taverna in Ruzafa is the only place telling the truth. read more

This Month in Valencia (March):

By Owain Thomas

Shopping: If your threads are looking a bit frayed, head to the Boulevard Austria and seek out menswear specialist L�pez Criado. The shop may be small but it's jam packed full of designer clothes and accessories to get you looking a million euros again (Calle Juan de Austria, tel: 963 941 342).

Sightseeing: This month, Valencia celebrates the coming of spring with Las Fallas - burning effigies while by-standers enjoy sugary bu�uelos (deep-fried dough balls made from pumpkin). Make a beeline for the lights along Calle Sueca to join in the fun.

Key areas: Eaten your fill of dough balls? Escape from the frenzy of Las Fallas with a walk along the Turia riverbed and a visit to the Bioparc zoo, near the tranquil Parque Cabecera.

Day trips: Requena, a little over 50km east of the city, is the epicentre of the region's wine production. Though not connected by train or serviced all that frequently by bus, it is a worthy day trip if you love wine.

Valencia News & Gossip

Valencia's Solution to a Plague of Pigeons

The growth of pigeon populations is a nuisance for most European cities, but the Spanish town of Valencia has an unusual new plan for dealing with its approximately 30,000 pigeons. Authorities are planning to move the pigeons to new coops in parks around the city. Once settled and "nesting", the pigeons' eggs will be swapped with table-tennis balls so that the population stops growing. Obviously, the hope is that the pigeons won't notice.

Valencia Trivia

March: By the time you read this there could be more smoke-free bars and clubs in Valencia than ever, as a recent national poll revealed that over half the population were in favour of a smoking ban.
February: The town of Pe�iscola in Castell�n doubled as Valencia in the 1960s historical epic El Cid, which starred Charlton Heston as the eponymous hero of the reconquest.
December: Christian historians believe that evidence points to a chalice in the city cathedral as the most likely candidate for being the authentic cup used at the Last Supper.