Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias
Santiago Calatrava's complex with a science museum, the Hemisfèric, an opera house and the Oceanogràfic.
Valencia, Spain
Valencia: airports, things to do and where to stay
Valencia, Spain's third city, combines a Gothic old town, the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences and urban beaches. It is the home of paella.
Valencia airports
From the airport to central Valencia
Valencia airport is about 9 km from central Valencia.
Metrovalencia L3 y L5
Link the airport with central Valencia, roughly every 15 min on weekdays (20 min at weekends).
Metrobus 150
Metropolitan bus to central Valencia, stopping in Manises, Quart de Poblet and Mislata. Buy your ticket on board.
Taxi
Rank outside the terminal. The airport is about 8 km from central Valencia.
Valencia
Things to do in Valencia
Catedral de Valencia
Gothic cathedral with the Micalet bell tower, which offers views over the whole city.
Mercado Central
Early 20th-century modernist market with hundreds of fresh-produce stalls.
Lonja de la Seda
Former merchants' exchange in civil Gothic style, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Jardín del Turia
A park several kilometres long in the old riverbed, ideal for walking or cycling.
Playa de la Malvarrosa
Wide city beach with a seafront promenade and restaurants where you can try paella.
Where to stay in Valencia
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Valencia?
Valencia is served by Valencia (VLC).
How far is the airport from central Valencia?
Valencia airport is about 9 km from central Valencia.
How do I get from the airport to central Valencia?
From Valencia airport you can take Metrovalencia L3 y L5 (metro), Metrobus 150 (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Valencia?
Highlights of Valencia include Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, Catedral de Valencia, Mercado Central, Lonja de la Seda, Jardín del Turia, and Playa de la Malvarrosa.
Photo credits
- Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias: Diliff, CC BY 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
- Catedral de Valencia: Fernando Pascullo, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Mercado Central: Felivet, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Lonja de la Seda: Felivet, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jardín del Turia: Joanbanjo, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Playa de la Malvarrosa: Manuel Martín Vicente from Spain, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons