Valencia, the birthplace of paella
- holidayeasetravel
- May 23
- 3 min read
Updated: Oct 23
A Rich Long History
Founded by the Romans over 2,000 years ago, the city has layers of history—visible in its architecture, museums, and neighborhoods like El Carmen, where narrow alleys and medieval walls give a glimpse into Valencia’s past.
Valencia enjoys over 300 days of sunshine a year and boasts long stretches of sandy beaches like Playa de la Malvarrosa and El Cabanyal. Its relaxed, outdoorsy lifestyle is part of everyday life.
What can the city offer?
Valencia is the birthplace of paella, the most international Spanish dish and a great place for food lovers with vibrant markets, like Mercat Central o Colón Market, and lots of tapas bars, informal bars and Michelin-starred restaurants.
It holds also great festivals: Home to Las Fallas, a UNESCO-recognized festival with fireworks, parades and giant sculptures celebrating the welcoming of the spring in the beginning of march.
As an ancient city, there are plenty of historic Sites where you can enjoy a rich culture such as Valencia Cathedral, La Lonja de la Seda, and the City of Arts and Sciences (modern architecture).
Where you can eat?
Recommended Tapas places
Tonyina
Bar de Xile 3, El Pla del Real 46021
Bodega Anyora
C/ d'En Vicent Gallart, Poblats Maritiims 46011
Rausell
C/ dAngel Guimera, 61, extramurs, 46008.
Bar Ricardo
C/ del Doctor Zamenhof, 16, Extramnurs, 46008
Canalla Bistro
Carrer del Mestre Josep Serrano, 5, L'Eixample, 46005
Casa Montana
C/ de Josep benlliure, 69, Poblats Maritims, 46011
Middle Range/ Special Event
Habitual
Mercado de Colon, Carrer de Jorge Juan, 19, L'Eixample 46004.
Vuelve Carolina
C/ de Correus, 8, Ciutat Vella, 46002
Forastera
C/ del Pintor Domingo, 40, Ciutat Vella, 46001
Samsha
Placa del Periodista Ros Belda, 4, El Pla del Real, 46021
Yarza
Carrer de Ciscar, 47, L'Eixample, 46005
Top 3 Michelin Star Restaurants
Ricard Camarena, Two Stars
Av. Burjassot 54, la Saidia, 46009
El Poblet , Two Stars
C/ de Correus, 8, Ciutat Vella, 46002
La Salita, One Star
C/ de Pere III el Gran, 11, L'Eixample, 46005
The Star Dish...PAELLA
No, paella doesn't have chorizo in it. For valencians thats like pinneaple on pizza for italians.
Here you have 4 places to eat it a proper Valencian paella (with its variations) . Need reservation.
Vaqueta Gatro Mercat
*Duck paella with boletus and foie.
C de San Ferran 22, Ciutat Vella 46001.
Casa Carmela.
*Traditional Valencian Paella . Chicken, duck, snails, rabbit, and beans
Paella style rices cooked over wood fire, founded in 1922, Best paella in 2023 and michelin recomended.
C/ d'Isabel de Villena 155, Poblats Maritims, 46011
Alejandro Platero
Best Paella in 2024
*iberico pork rice paella and the trational valencian
Carrer del Poeta Antonino Chocomeli 6, Campanar, 46015
Goya Gallery.
*Giant red prawns, boletus and crab
Michelin guide recommended
Carrer de Borriana 3, L'Eixample 46005
ESMORSARET, the ancient local brunch .
Originally consumed by farm workers to regain energy before continuing their workday, it is now a tradition enjoyed in bars and cafés throughout the city between 9 am and 11am (even that some places can extend it until midday.
It necessarily needs to have 3 basic components:
Gasto: olives, peanuts and pickels to share tieh beer or vine.
Bocata. the panini/sandwich
Cremaet. Flambe rum, cinamon, lemon & honey coffee.
Where to have “brunch” in the city?
Casa Baldo. Best Sandwich 2024. Chicken, sobrasada omelete, with brie cheese and honey mayonaise.
You can also have great lunch with local produce.
C/ de la Ribera 5, Ciutat Vella, 46002.
Pelayo Gastro Trinquet.
*Chivito: pork loin, bacon, tomato , manchego cheese, lettuce, fried egg and mayo.
Open old day, there are also local ball games with traditional local sport.
C/ de Pelai 6, Extramurs, 46007
Bar Casalla
*Try its meats on wood fire and the "Casalla" a classic valencian spirit
C del Bon Ordre 19, Extramurs 46008
Ca Rakel
*Bocadillo Ca Rakel & Oxtail croquettes
C/ del Doctor Lluch 9, Poblats Maritims, 46011.
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