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Valencia: A 5-Day Adventure in Spain

Fabiola Caamaño

Fabiola Caamaño

27 Sep 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant city of Valencia, Spain. Explore historic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and relax on picturesque beaches. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

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Day 1
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$20

Torres de Serranos
Imposing, Gothic-style towers, part of the old city walls, offering views of Valencia & the river.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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$20
13 - 20 min

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Plaza de la Reina
Lively square bordered by cafes, bars, shops & historic buildings, with a fountain & shaded benches.
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Porta de la Mar
A replica of a historic city gate, this ornate monument honors victims of the Spanish Civil War.
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Mercat de Colon
This iconic 1916 former market set in a grand modernist building is now a dining & shopping hub.
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Plaça de Bous de València
Grand 19th-century bullring still used for bullfighting, alongside guided tours & a museum.
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Valencia Station North
Opened in 1917, this elegant art nouveau building houses Valencia's main train station.
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$40

Mercado Central de Valencia
Modernista market building with colorful tiles & a diverse collection of stalls, separated by type.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$15
4 - 5 min

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La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia
This grandiose building illustrates the city's Medieval riches with elaborate stonework & carvings.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
5 - 8 min

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Sant Nicolau de Bari i Sant Pere Màrtir
Gothic-style Catholic church with an ornate baroque interior, including gilding & ceiling frescoes.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Quart Towers
Twin gothic-style defensive towers that were built in the 1400s as part of Valencia's city wall.
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$90

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$ 7

Valencia Cathedral
Mainly Gothic-style cathedral, said to house the Holy Grail, plus a historic tower with city views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$30
14 - 21 min

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Jardí de Montfort
Compact city garden in an elegant setting with fountains, statues, fruit trees & flora.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Queen Sofia Palace of Arts
Performing arts center with unique, modern architecture, hosting opera, theater, recitals & more.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$60
Day 4
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$75

L'Oceanogràfic
Vast aquarium with a dolphinarium & 500 species in versions of the world's main marine ecosystems.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$75
Day 5
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$100

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$ 7

Platja del Cabanyal
Long strip of public sandy beach with shallow waters, a promenade, umbrella rentals & snacks.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias
State-of-the-art science complex set within a landscaped park with a huge aquarium & IMAX screen.
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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$100

Budget breakdown: $338 In total

Activities & Food:$325
Transport:$13