Valencia is Spain's third largest city and located on the warm Mediterranean coast.
This amazing destination offers beautiful weather, modern architecture and loads of historical sites
inside its ancient medieval walls. Valencia is also home to one of Spain's most world-renowned
dishes paella. As expats living in this beautiful city we want to warn you with tapas everywhere it
is easy to get swept up in an eating frenzy with its delicious gastronomy. So come along with us
and we'll show you the top 10 things you cannot miss on your next trip to Valencia. Let's go.
First stop the beautiful mercado central.
Built over 100 years ago this 85 000 square foot market is one of the largest in all of Europe.
It's filled with vendors selling everything from jamon, cheeses, farm fresh produce and specialty
stores with cannot miss items like Spanish tortillas and baked delights. While you're in
the central market make sure you try the Central Bar it's a restaurant run by the famous Michelin
star chef Ricardo Camarena they're famous for their bocadillo so make sure you try that,
and also the other daily tapas they have a great menu don't miss it.
I can definitely tell why this sandwich was named after the chef.
Onward to our next stop the Plaza de la Virgen.
This is the city's central square which dates back to the roman empire grab a seat on the
tarazza and enjoy the sights and sounds at this popular people-watching destination.
If you're feeling a bit adventurous while in the plaza make a stop at la Polleria and
enjoy the delicious waffle on a stick shaped as a... is the first thing that you eat a..
you know it's really good. After eating that big, uhh... calorie bomb let's get some exercise and climb the
208 steps to the top of the bell tower just around the corner at the cathedral de la Santa Maria.
After the bell tower stop into the magnificent cathedral and lay your
eyes on what many christians believe is the holy chalice or also known as the holy grail.
To quench your thirst head to Cafe de las Horas and order a pitcher of Agua de Valencia.
It is a unique drink containing spanish sparkling wine cava, gin, vodka and of course
fresh squeezed Valencian' orange juice. Welcome to Cafe de las Horas
so this is a perfect spot to come and get one of Valencia's most known drinks Agua de
Valencia. Be careful if you drink too much of these you'll be allowed on this beautiful tile floor.
We hope you're hungry because it's 2 p.m time for lunch la comida, yes we're talking about the Spanish
national dish paella which originated right here in Valencia. we have some paellas we just got here
we have uh paella de marisco, ohh we got shrimps and we got some shellfish in there and then we have Valencia, which is some
beans and chicken. No snails it looks like no rabbit. There are a variety of rice dishes
so make sure to give it a try. If you want to eat like a true local never order this dish for dinner.
All right, all right, all right, let's take a break from the city and head out to the ocean!
Although there are many beaches to choose from the easiest to access is playa de la Malverosa.
if you're an early bird make it down for a sunrise, if not then just take a stroll down the boardwalk,
grab a cocktail maybe some lunch at the many restaurants and bars that line the beach.
If you're looking just to lounge and catch some rays then bring your towel and jump in the warm
mediterranean sea. For an afternoon delight head to Horchateria Santa Catalina. With over 200 years
of history it is one of the oldest horchatarias in the city. When you visit Valencia you have to try
this horchata. Unlike some of our American folks know um, horchata in the US is mostly Mexican, which
is made out of rice. Here in Spain it's made out of chuffa which is tiger nuts, so it's basically
like a tiger nut milk with some sugar, it's a very refreshing summer drink and it's delicious. You also have to try the farton.
It's very soft.
While there you can also try another Valencia specialty bunuelos, big fried
dough with sugar on top eating with the chocolate. What there's not love about it.
Next let's take a stroll through Turia Park, one of the largest parks in all of Europe
spanning over seven kilometers or four and a half miles. Turia park is an old riverbed that
the city converted into a huge green space after severe flooding in the 50s. In this
park you can find lots of sculptures, fruit trees, and even Hodu playing in the many water features.
It's probably not going to be good. Let's see if they're any good.
It's sour!
I wouldn't recommend eating the oranges off the trees. The orange trees all over in Valencia
is really for the looks it's not for eating guys. Tt the south end of turia you'll see our next stop,
the City of Arts and Sciences. One of the 12 treasures of Spain, this futuristic
architectural complex is the most important modern tourist destination in the city. Okay i
always see people try this trick. Vicky and Hodu are going to go to that end of this big arch thing,
talk and see if i can hear her down here. So let's let's listen. Okay she's down there,
she's all the way at the end let's hear. I can hear you can you hear me? Yeah I can hear you!
I can hear like as i feel the person is right next to you that's pretty cool. Super cool.
For a perfect aperitif for tapa head over to Market Colon. This building combines
indoor outdoor dining with beautiful architecture.
So sit down relax and enjoy some gourmet foods music and lots of people watching.
Be sure to head downstairs and eat at some of the best restaurants Valencia has to offer.
As you can see it's pretty cool market, um everything is a bit pricey you have to be
aware of that, but there are some nice restaurants downstairs around here so it's kind of really cool,
in the hip area day and night really cheers. We hope you have enjoyed this video on the top 10
things to do in Valencia our best piece of advice is to put on those walking shoes and explore as
you never know what fun you'll discover around the next corner. We have listed some suggestions
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