The Ideal Valencia Old Town Guide, Part 1, Valencia, Spain

Imagine yourself in the Valencia Old Town, strolling among the orange tree lined sidewalks and enchanting, old-world architecture. You’re in search of the atmosphere and vibe of Spain’s third largest city, craving a taste of the local life while still seeing the top attractions.

A romantically inviting energy leads you down countless old streets that curve in between Romanesque and Gothic buildings, revealing flower-strewn balconies above and welcoming tapas bars below.

Wandering curiously around every bend, you began to notice emblems of a bat or a dragon and the unique glossy, dark-blue tiles of church domes, unique features of the history and culture of the Valencia Community. While many things are ‘Spanish’, you feel like you’re getting to know a another side of Spain. You’re in the presence of the Valencia Old Town.

Being the first place we lived when moving to Spain, we quickly fell in love with the friendly people, enchanting old streets, and appetizing food of the Valencia Old Town. Let us take you on a journey down charming routes to experience its locally-loved hidden gems and the top well-known sites. Organized into a series, this guide will unlock for you a treasure chest of enriching places to see, eat at, and walk among, featuring tips and maps that maximize your time in the Valencia Old Town. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).