Valencia Holidays 2025/2026 | Cheap Holidays to Valencia

Valencia is where Spain’s sizzling coast meets top-notch culture and vibrant nightlife. Whether you're after sandy beaches, mouth-watering cuisine, or a bit of boujee architecture, Valencia's got it all.

Highlights

City of Arts and Sciences - A futuristic complex featuring museums, an aquarium, and an opera house – proper eye candy!
Turia Gardens - A mahoosive park built on a former riverbed, perfect for strolls, picnics, and some top-tier outdoor fun.
Las Fallas Festival - Experience one of Spain’s most banging festivals, where the city pops off with fireworks, art, and massive sculptures.
Paella’s Home Turf - Valencia is where this delish Spanish dish was born – a foodie’s dream come true.

Getting around Valencia

Getting around Valencia is a doddle thanks to the city's proper good public transport. There’s a whopper of a metro system, a reliable bus network, and you can even hire bikes to zip around the city’s cycling lanes. Valencia's compact size means most top attractions are within walking distance too. If you're looking to beach it up, buses and trams will whisk you there in no time. Plus, taxis are easy to hail if you’re after a more boujee ride.

Things to do for families in Valencia

Valencia is a cracking destination for families, with plenty of attractions to keep the kiddos entertained. Start your family adventure at the City of Arts and Sciences, where you can explore the interactive Science Museum or be wowed by the underwater creatures at the Oceanogràfic, Europe’s largest aquarium. The Bioparc is another top-tier family spot, offering a swanky zoo experience where animals roam in naturalistic environments – perfect for little explorers. After a day of adventure, head to Turia Gardens for a picnic and a play in one of its many parks, including the futuristic Gulliver Park, where kids can clamber all over a giant playground structure shaped like Gulliver from Gulliver's Travels. Bosh, family fun sorted!

Things to do for couples in Valencia

Valencia serves up the perfect balance of romance and adventure for couples looking to escape. Wander hand-in-hand through the historic Old Town, getting lost in its winding streets and stumbling upon boujee cafes and hidden gems like the Valencia Cathedral and Plaza de la Virgen. For some proper pampering, take a sunset stroll along Malvarrosa Beach, where the golden sands and gentle waves set the scene for a romantic evening. Or, hire bikes and cycle through the lush Turia Gardens, finishing with a scenic picnic at the park’s edge. If you're feeling fancy, catch an evening performance at the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia, the city’s stunning opera house. Romance? Nailed it.

Things to do for groups in Valencia

Valencia is a proper good destination for group jollies, with loads to do whether you're out with the mates or on a big family city break. For a day of laughs and bonding, tackle the heights of the Miguelete Tower, where a whopping 207 steps lead to stunning panoramic views of the city – perfect for group snaps! If you're the adventurous type, hit the Albufera Natural Park for a day of cycling, hiking, or even a boat trip through its serene waters. For a banging night out, Valencia’s nightlife won’t disappoint. Head to the Ruzafa district, where the bars, clubs, and swanky cocktail spots are buzzing until the early hours. Whether you’re after laid-back tapas or a proper party, Valencia knows how to deliver.

Things to do for foodies in Valencia

Foodies, buckle up – Valencia is a gastronomic paradise that’s going to have you drooling in no time. First stop? Try the city’s world-famous paella at one of the traditional restaurants near La Malvarrosa Beach – nothing beats tucking into a delish dish in the sun with the sea breeze in your hair. For a proper foodie experience, visit the Central Market, one of the oldest and biggest fresh produce markets in Europe. It’s a whopper, bursting with local delicacies, fresh seafood, and artisan goods. Make sure you grab some Horchata, a refreshing local drink made from tiger nuts. To wrap up your foodie adventure, the Ruzafa district is the place for trendy eateries and swanky dining spots where you can enjoy a mix of traditional and modern Spanish cuisine. A proper 10/10 for food lovers!

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Weather in Valencia

JAN

16^°C

FEB

17^°C

MAR

19^°C

APR

21^°C

MAY

24^°C

JUN

27^°C

JUL

29^°C

AUG

30^°C

SEP

27^°C

OCT

24^°C

NOV

20^°C

DEC

17^°C

If you love the Spanish summer heat, visit Valencia between July and August when you’ll be greeted with average temperatures of 24°C and 25°C. June and September are slightly cooler but still a lovely warm temperature of 22°C, but if you prefer it just below the 20’s, May and October both offer an average temperature of 18°C. November to April see colder temperatures, but it’s never too chilly as the averages vary from 9°C to 14°C.

See The City of Arts and Sciences

Although the name may suggest differently, The City of Art and Sciences isn’t just for art lovers and science fans. This sci-fi-like complex is an ultra-cool attraction and will blow you away before you’ve even entered one of the buildings. See the futuristic architecture and the mirrored glass gleaming under the sun. Once you’ve taken in the view from the outside, you can visit the Oceanographic building for Europe’s largest aquarium, the Prince Felipe Museum of Sciences for a fun and educational day of exploring the different exhibits and L’Hemisfèric for the cinema and planetarium.

Visit Valencia Cathedral

Quite a contrast to The City of Art and Sciences, Valencia Cathedral is a historic landmark that’s a must-visit when in the old town. The building’s construction began in 1262 but lasted for centuries, and so you can see the changing styles throughout its architecture, as it passed through the Gothic, Renaissance and Neoclassical eras.

Explore Barrio del Carmen

Valencia’s old town, Barrio del Carmen is a unique area of the city that is brilliant for just wandering around and seeing what it has to offer. See the historic buildings contrasting with the hip cafés, bars and restaurants. It’s a great area to be in throughout the day and night too, with plenty of places to grab something tasty to eat as well as a buzzing nightlife.

Search for giant paella

Valencia is known for being the birthplace of the internationally-loved Spanish dish paella. So, when it comes to food festivals and other big events, it’s no surprise that this dish is an extremely popular pick for everyone. To satisfy everyone’s cravings at these events, you may find a giant paella being cooked in a humongous dish – and when we say humongous, we really, really mean it!

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