Valencia, Spain

8 Best Things to Do in Valencia

Mercat Central de Valencia tops the list, and the rest of Valencia follows, ranked by real visits.

We rank by how many travelers reviewed each place, across the 28 we track here. Updated monthly.

  1. Mercat Central de Valencia

    MarketFree entry

    The Mercat Central is one of Europe's great food markets, housed in a glorious 1928 Modernista hall of iron, glass, and ceramic tile, its domes letting light pour over hundreds of stalls.

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  2. Museo y Colegio del Arte Mayor de la Seda

    Landmark

    The Museo y Colegio del Arte Mayor de la Seda (Museum and College of the Major Art of Silk) is a landmark institution in Valencia's El Carmen neighborhood.

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  3. Mandarina Bikes

    Sight

    Mandarina Bikes is a friendly bike rental shop located in the heart of Valencia, just steps from the historic city center.

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  4. Palau de la Musica i Congressos de Valencia

    Entertainment

    The Palau de la Música i Congressos de València is a striking contemporary building dedicated to music and conferences, located on the edge of the Turia Park in Valencia.

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  5. Sedici

    Sight

    Sedici is a charming Italian eatery located on Calle Conde de Altea in Valencia.

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  6. ValenFit

    Sight

    ValenFit is a contemporary gym located on Passeig de l'Albereda in Valencia, Spain, a beautiful tree-lined avenue near the Turia Park.

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  7. Baila Con Ben

    MarketFree entry

    Baila Con Ben is a vibrant market held along the beautiful Paseo de la Alameda in Valencia, Spain.

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  8. Galerie Alaux

    MuseumFree entry

    Galerie Alaux is a contemporary art gallery located in the heart of Valencia's old town, at Calle Pie de la Cruz, 7.

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