{"id":25858,"date":"2013-08-22T08:45:22","date_gmt":"2013-08-21T22:45:22","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/?p=25858"},"modified":"2018-05-14T23:48:12","modified_gmt":"2018-05-14T13:48:12","slug":"valencia-hit-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/valencia-hit-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Valencia Hit List"},"content":{"rendered":"

Forget Madrid and Barcelona, Valencia should be on the top of your Spain hit list. It has (arguably) the best and freshest food, architecture to amaze, plenty of shopping, and culture up the wazoo!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What to do:<\/h3>\n

Once you\u2019ve had your shopping fix get out of the city and start exploring!<\/p>\n

Go for a wander and let yourself get lost in the laneways and cobblestone streets of the old town.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re in need of a little exercise climb the 200 steps of the Valencia Cathedral belltower for an amazing 360\u00b0 view of the old town.<\/p>\n\"<\/a>\n

Hire a bike and cycle through Cabecera Park. Make sure to pack a picnic with local jam\u00f3n<\/i>, beer and cheese to enjoy in the shade.<\/p>\n

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Mr. LML crusing around the park<\/p><\/div>\n

Explore the out of this world architecture of the City of Arts and Sciences<\/a>. If you\u2019ve got the time check out the Oceanogr\u00e1fico<\/i>, it\u2019s the largest aquarium in Europe and has flamingos!<\/p>\n\"<\/a>\n

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Where to eat:<\/h3>\n

Forget patatas bravas<\/i>, the food in Valencia will blow your mind. As the capital of La Huerta (a rich agricultural plain where fruit and veggies are grown) it\u2019s spoilt for fresh seasonal produce.<\/p>\n

A great option for lunch is Seu-Xerea<\/i><\/a>, their set-menu is a bargain and the food is absolutely delicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hot tip: <\/strong><\/em>Seu-Xerea along with another great restaurant Delicat are located just off the Plaza de la Virgen<\/i> on Calle Conde de Almod\u00f3var.<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

For a pre-dinner drink, weave your way to Carmen in Plaza del Carmen<\/i> and check out the unique street art while you enjoy an ice cold beer under the citrus trees.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve worked up an appetite go to El Tap i Altres Terres<\/i><\/a>. This cosy restaurant specialises in traditional Catalonian tapas with a modern twist.<\/p>\n

Must tries:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Horchata<\/i> or Orxata<\/i> in Catalan; this local specialty is made from ground tiger nuts and is served cold. It tastes something between soy milk and coconut and is perfect on a hot summer day. Street vendors sell the drink all over town, but for the real deal go to Horchateria de Santa Catalina<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Agua de Valencia<\/i>, or as I like to call it heaven in a glass. This refreshing drink is made from freshly squeezed oranges, gin, vodka and cava (the local sparkling wine). For the best agua in town go to Caf\u00e9 de las Horas<\/i><\/a> also on Calle Conde de Almod\u00f3var.<\/i><\/p>\n

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Cheers!<\/p><\/div>\n

Where to stay:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A great option for budget conscious travellers is the Petit Palace Germanias Valencia<\/a>. Close to the main shopping district the boutique hotel is a great starting point to explore the city.<\/p>\n\"<\/a>\n

This chic boutique hotel has everything you could want, and is a welcome reprieve from Spain\u2019s sizzling summer days (and nights).<\/p>\n

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The stylish lobby at Petit Palace Germanias<\/p><\/div>\n

The spacious rooms come with all your mod-cons, and the added bonus of the signature Petit Palace body shower. Not to mention the big balcony, in-room laptop with free internet and free bike hire!<\/p>\n\"<\/a>\n

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Nothing wakes you up in the morning like a shower hitting you at all angles!<\/p><\/div>\n

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Check out the view!<\/p><\/div>\n

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Have you been to Valencia? What’s on your hit list?<\/h2>\n
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