Sunnier, cheaper and calmer than Barcelona. Old town, beach 15 minutes away, futuristic architecture and a huge expat scene fuelling a fast-growing tech and BPO sector.
Multilingual hubs around the Ciutat Vella, Ruzafa and the port. Big French, Italian, German and Nordic communities. Cost of living is materially lower than Madrid or Barcelona.
Metro, trams and buses with a monthly pass around €40. Famously flat and bike-friendly with the Turia river park as a green spine through the city.
Ruzafa for bars and live music, Carmen for old-town terraces, beach clubs in summer at Marina Beach Club and L'Umbracle.
Authentic paella at Casa Carmela, modern Valencian at Ricard Camarena, tapas in Ruzafa, horchata at Daniel, and Mercado Central for fresh produce.
City beach at Malvarrosa, cycling the Turia, Valencia CF at Mestalla, Albufera natural park, and weekend trips to the Costa Blanca.
Famous Valencia cuisine
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