Guide · 1 Places
Valencia
Spain
Before You Go
March to June and September to November offer ideal weather (15-28°C/59-82°F). July-August is hot (30°C+). Las Fallas festival in March is spectacular.
Visa
Check requirementsEU/EEA citizens enter freely. US, Canadian, Australian citizens get 90-day visa-free stays in Schengen Area.
Getting There
TransportationBy Air: Valencia Airport (VLC) 8km from center.
By Train: High-speed AVE from Madrid (2 hours), Barcelona (3 hours).
Language
CommunicationSpanish and Valencian (Catalan variant) are official. English spoken in tourist areas.
Currency
Money mattersEuro (EUR). Cards accepted widely, cash for markets and traditional bars.
Getting Around
Local transportMetro: 9 lines covering city and beaches (€1.50).
Buses: Extensive EMT network (same tickets).
Valenbisi: Bike share system.
Walking: Old Town and beach areas walkable.
From the Airport
Arrival infoMetro: Lines 3 & 5 to center (25 min, €4-5 airport supplement).
Bus: Line 150 (30 min, €1.50).
Taxi: €20-25 (20 min).
Bars and Rooftops
Sky Bar Ateneo
Rooftop bar overlooking Plaza del Ayuntamiento. Sunset cocktails with cathedral views.