8 Things to Do in Valencia

I work remotely, so spend much of my time wandering across the continent, staying a month or so in each place I find myself, using that city as a base to explore the surrounding region. At the end of last year, I spent three months in Portugal and continued this in the new year with a five-week stint in Sevilla, Spain in February and March. I've fallen completely in love with southern Spain and the magic and beauty across this region, so I've continued my time here, now with a month-long stay in Valencia, a bit further up the coast.

Valencia is Spain's third largest city after Madrid and Barcelona and feels very different to the laid back little Sevilla I had left behind. While I didn't love it as much, I felt it was very alive, with lots of things always happening, so even though it's not as beautiful as its southern neighbour, it's a perfect hub for remote working and for exploring the southern central Spanish region.

Valencia is easily accessible by Renfe regional train from neighbouring cities and also has its own airport which is just a metro ride away from the city. The metro runs almost everywhere, but I hardly used it as Valencia is a very walkable city.

As I was here for a month, working remotely by day, exploring the city in the afternoons and traveling around the region on weekends, I've compiled a number of blog posts you may find useful for your own trip planning in this region; check out my Spain category!

I also have a few local city recommendations:

• Cafe Artysana is a wonderful hub for remote workers, offering free fast wifi, tons of seating, outlets, big tables, and yummy vegan/vegetarian options. They're sort of the go-to spot for digital nomads, even hosting events for expats. This is the place to be!
• Okay Lah! is a divine Asian restaurant with a massive vegan menu and everything is delicious. I highly recommend the gado gado, the Okay Lah soup and the make-your-own poke bowl!
• La Casa Viva Russafa is a yummy rustic vegan/vegetarian place with comfort food that just hits the spot. I recommend the ravioli and the pumpkin lasagne. Yummmm.
• Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias is a futuristic-looking live performing arts hall where I went to see a wonderful symphony performance. Highly recommend an evening here.

Otherwise, if you're after a guide to the best things things to see in Valencia, then you've landed in the right spot. Here are my eight picks for what to see in Valencia:

1. La Lonja de la Seda

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is completely free to visit in the heart of Valencia. It's a small attraction, but boasts incredible ceilings and a beautiful quiet little orange tree grove.

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