Valencia
Valencia City Guide
It’s vibrant; captivating; sun-drenched; and effortlessly charming. Valencia, the jewel of the Mediterranean, exudes an undeniable allure that enchants all who wander its cobblestone streets. With a rich tapestry of history, culture, and culinary delights, Valencia casts a spell that lingers long after you’ve departed its shores.
Nestled along Spain’s eastern coast, Valencia basks in the glow of endless sunshine, casting a golden hue over its sandy beaches and lush parks. From the majestic architecture of the City of Arts and Sciences to the winding alleys of the historic Old Town, every corner of Valencia tells a story of its past while embracing the promise of tomorrow.
Love it. Embrace it. Valencia is a city of passion and possibility, where the rhythms of life are as vibrant as the colours of its famous Fallas festival. From indulging in the mouthwatering delights of paella to sipping on horchata under the shade of a palm tree, Valencia offers a sensory experience like no other.
Introducing our latest City Guide: Valencia. A curated collection of the city’s best-kept secrets, hidden gems, and must-visit attractions, designed to help you make the most of your time in this enchanting city. From the bustling Mercado Central to the tranquil Turia Gardens, our City Notes guides are your key to unlocking the heart and soul of Valencia, one tapa at a time. Soak in the beauty, savour the flavours, and let Valencia cast its spell on you.
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Hotels
La Novieta, Valencia
Housed in a lovingly restored 1924 modernist Spanish property in Valencia's Ruzafa neighbourhood, La Novieta is an adults-only hotel with just four ensuite guest rooms. The brainchild of Bertrand and Fabien — who double as proprietors of both...
Hotels
Casa Clarita, Valencia
Located in Valencia's La Seu neighbourhood, the city's oldest, Casa Clarita combines luxury, comfort, and modernity, the Jaime Hayon-designed boutique hotel home to ten apartments and 12 guest rooms in a renovated architectural jewel. Ideal for...
Eating Out
Egeo, Valencia
Egeo, a souvlaki chain with two restaurants in Madrid, head to the coastal city of Valencia, opening their first outpost outside of the Spanish capital and enlisting the expertise of local award-winning creative consultancy Masquespacio to create an...
Eating Out
Baovan, Valencia
Working towards a brief of 'beers, beach and baos,' Valencian designers, Clap Studio, have created a place where diners are transported to a place of colour and creative chaos with simple food to boot; Baovan Valencia an inspired bolt of energy for...
Eating Out
Living Bakkali, Valencia
An ode to adobe architecture and its popularity in desert climates, Valencia restaurant Living Bakkali is a wonder of curved lines, earthy tones and Middle Eastern influences. Centrally located on Carrer de Xile, the restaurant——whose name...
Lifestyle
Cabinette, Valencia
A creative capsule for likeminded individuals, inspiring souls and disruptive projects to come together and flourish, Valencia coworking space, Cabinette, encourages innovation in a space filled with energy, good vibes and some dashing design from a...
Culture
Convent Carmen, Valencia
***Permanently closed*** Located in the old-town neighbourhood of El Carmen—a bustling 'barrio' with narrow streets home to cafés, tapas bars, and independent shops—new cultural and gastronomic space Convent Carmen is attracting a like-minded...
Eating Out
Kaikaya, Valencia
Fusing elements of Japanese and Brazilian culture inspired by owner Mireia's love of surfing and all things Tropicália, Valencia's Kaikaya is the 'first tropical sushi restaurant in the city', and a place where—according to Mireia—history and...
Shopping
Doctor Manzana Flagship, Valencia
Having created such strong brand identity for Doctor Manzana — a shop that specialises in the repair and restoration of smartphones and gadgets — back in 2008, it was only natural that the expertise of award-winning creative consultancy,...
Eating Out
La Manera, Valencia
La Manera is the latest hospitality project from the very excellent Valencia- and Madrid-based creative consultancy, Masquespacio. Located in the heart of Valencia, La Manera is a gastrobar concept adaptable to both day and night; be it your port of...
Shopping
Gnomo, Valencia
Valencian design store Gnomo hawks an eclectic miscellany of objects that make your eyes widen and your heart swell. Fashion accessories, illustrations, plants or clothing, founders Álvaro Zarzuela y Esther Martín are confident that even the most...
Hotels
Valencia Lounge Hostel
With just 11 rooms, Valencia Lounge Hostel is certainly cosy. Distinct neo-classic touches charge through the property, along with vintage cement tiles and original ceilings; all of which were typical of Valencian homes of the 20th...
Staff Favourites
City Notes
A bohemian paradise with guest experience at its heart, Bikini Hotels do it again with an impressive second opening in Mallorca...
“A masterclass in conceptuality,” a hotel that “takes you on a fuzzy trip of vague recollection,” and “a paradise of inimitable escapism.” That’s what we said about Port de Sóller’s impressive Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel three...
City Notes
In an untouched corner of Spain, Hotel La Torre del Visco offers a truly singular experience of disconnection and simple pleasures...
Hidden in the quiet heart of rural Spain, La Torre del Visco Hotel offers unrivalled luxury and adventures walking in a shepherd’s footsteps across the ancient Aragonese landscape that once inspired Picasso… In the early 20th century,...
City Notes
Melbourne's hip and historic Fitzroy 'hood welcomes the first design hotel from The Standard's 'rebellious younger sibling'...
The world’s first StandardX hotel has opened in Fitzroy, Melbourne, the offshoot of the renowned global The Standard hotels, officially touted as the brand’s “rebellious younger sibling” with an offering of “intuitive hospitality without...
Stuff Crush
Street Walker sees Meryl Meisler dive into her endless archives of evocative street photography for Italian publisher Eyeshot...
See captivating, never-before-published photographs of 1970s and '80s USA cultural hotspots including New York City, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Miami Beach and more in Street Walker, a new publication from revered street photographer and...
Dispatches
Dispatches
All you need to know about how we can protect nursing home residents from abuse by physicians and care providers...
The purpose of nursing homes is to provide older people at risk with the care and attention they require in a secure setting. For some residents, however, the truth is unsettling: abuse by doctors and other medical professionals. Nursing home...
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Looking for exposure, recognition and the chance to represent your country? The A' Design Awards' Work Design Rankings are back...
China, the United States of America, and Japan do it again, the three powerhouses ranking 1st, 2nd and 3rd for the fourth consecutive year in the A’ Design Awards' World Design Rankings. Using a slick methodology for ranking countries, the...
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Carport makeover ideas that will take your carport from drab to fabulous and help you boost the curb appeal of your home...
We’ve all seen them. You know, rickety and rusty carports dragging down a property’s curb appeal. In fact, the eyesore is all you pay attention to. Even though carport designs have improved over the years the structures still lack some curb...