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Valencia CITY AND SEA
jjjourneys I Jess n Josh
4 Days
2 Cities
Couple
17 Sep
18 Sep
19 Sep
20 Sep
17 Sep
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πBUDGET TRAVELLING FROM EAST MIDLANDS TO VALENCIAπ We booked this journey very separately and made it quite a long journey backβ¦ but it also made it about Β£200 cheaper compared to flying directly back to East MidlandsβοΈ We flew back to London Stansted & then caught a train back to our home town (all the details at the end of our trip itineraryπ To get to Valencia, we flew East Midlands to Valencia direct with RyanAir. Early morning flight was just Β£32.99 per person and we were in the city centre by 11.00am !! When we arrived, we purchased the.. 72 HOUR TRAVEL CARD !! π£π£π£ This was such a useful purchase during our trip.. for β¬13 euros each, you get unlimited urban and metropolitan buses, metro, tram and commuter trains !! So worth it !! We purchased ours at the airport and it allowed us to get into the city centre & easily explore so much of the city whilst we were there ππ
17 Sep
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We very unexpectedly stumbled upon here just around the corner of a random metro stop we decided to get off at !! A great surprise for Josh though, for the football lovers itβs a great thing in Valencia as it is sooo close to the centre !! β½οΈ
17 Sep
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Saw this little store selling takeaway paella and we were starving from a morning of travelling, so we decided to give it a try π₯ Of course, the Arroz Negro caught our eye & weβd be recommended by a friend who used to live in Valencia to try it.. believe it or not itβs squid ink paella, hence the colour !! π¦ It was also VERY cheap, perfect for a snack. I canβt remember the exact price but it was approximately β¬3 for a takeaway portion. And we had to get a Fanta Lemon of course π
17 Sep
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Found this public garden to sit & then tucked inβ¦ it was a YES from us !! Such a unique taste but really really nice, and itβs a famous traditional rice dish here in Valencia πͺπΈ
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LIMIN HOSTEL CAPSULESπͺ β¬102 for 3 nights !! Thatβs approximately Β£88, making it just Β£44 each total !! Amaze dealπ± Breakfast included was a lovely touch (crossaints, pastries, Spanish omelette, fruit, coffee and juice) Started off our days GREATβ‘οΈ The communal facilities were good; there was quite a bit of mess in some areas but that it purely down to people staying there who donβt look after the hostel- the hostel staff themselves are great with cleaning the facilities and providing fresh towels etc. Weβve stayed in a space capsule before and itβs always one of our favourite experiencesπ½
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Walked along the Marina to get to the beach, a nice walk & saw lots of fancy yachtsπ±π₯οΈ
17 Sep
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The perfect destination for city and beach all in one trip !! We bought a beach throw off one of the guys on the beach, managed to bargain for β¬11 but I couldnβt resist πππ Thereβs also beach huts all along the beach that sell refreshments for a relatively good price !! Approximately β¬3 for a sangria or a beerπ
17 Sep
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Keeping it on a budget we found this takeaway store near to our hostel and it was only β¬7 for two kebabs, and I tell you what, they were GOODπ I donβt know what it is about Spanish kebabs butβ¦ π€€
18 Sep
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After breakfast in the hostel we caught the metro to the βEixampleβ area and then did a bit of exploring by footβ¨ One of our favourite things to do is to just walk and see where we end up. However, we were on the hunt we bite/sting relief as the mosquitoes LOVED us.. managed to get some AfterBite from a local pharmacy and it was a blessingπ¦ If you suffer with insect bites, we definitely recommend taking some repellents and treatments with you so you have if needed!
18 Sep
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First Bullring weβve ever seen in person.. didnβt go inside but it was interesting to see and to read some of the information on the boards around the outside πͺπΈ The official name is PlaΓ§a de Bous de ValΓ©ncia, but it is also commonly known as Plaza De Toros de Valencia.
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Visited the Town Hall Square of Valencia !! Beautiful surroundings, the architecture of the buildings is stunning, and so is the fountainβ²οΈ Thereβs an endless amount of sights, shops and restaurants to explore in this area, youβre spoilt for choice !!
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Ahh Mercat Central Valencia !! π WHAT A PLACE !! A few facts.. β’Itβs the largest market in Europe with fresh produce. β’It has more than 1200 stalls selling fruit, vegetables, meat, cheese, spices, nuts and seafoodβ¦plus plenty more. β’Open Monday to Saturday - 07:30 to 15:00 and closed Sundays Whilst we were there we tried Agua De Valencia, one of Valenciaβs famous cocktails. It was β¬2.95 and the beverage is made up of orange juice (Valencian oranges of course), cava, gin, vodka, ice and sugar. It was very tasty but STRONG to say the least ππΈ We also tried olives for just β¬1.50, and sampled some traditional Valencian chocolate. Gorgeous π
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We visited the narrowest building in Europe.. how cool !! π± It doesnβt seem to be very well known and we only heard about it through TikTok (none of the guides we were reading before hand seemed to mention it) so if you visit Valencia, definitely give this place a visit !π Also, around this area are some really beautiful stores full of art and homemade piecesπ«Άπ»
18 Sep
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Continued our adventures by foot, this time towards the beach and stumbled across PlaΓ§a de La Verge and the Serranos Towers. 2 more things ticked off the things to see in ValenciaβοΈ
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An afternoon spent on the beach relaxing, eating ice lollies & going for a paddle πππ City in the morning, beach in the afternoon !!
18 Sep
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A gorgeous restaurant, gorgeous paella & a GORGEOUS dealπ For β¬18 you can get 3 course, as well as appetisers and a huge side of bread & dips.. the paella is just what was βleft overβ from the day. We could see it in the kitchen and itβs still in the huge paella pan hot and looking delish (itβs just not made fresh there and then). If you want paella that is made fresh and served in a small pan, then you pay this price MINIMUM per person and youβre only getting paella, not essentially 5 course. So we of course went for the βMenu del diaβ and it did not disappoint!!
19 Sep
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VALENCIA CATHEDRAL.. supposedly home to the Holy Grailβ¨ On our final day, we spent a couple of hours exploring the beautiful cathedral. Entrance was fairly cheaper, about 6 euros because we managed to flog the student ticket π€£Your ticket also includes an audio guide & we loved it, made a nice change rather than reading off of signs. Some factsβ¦πͺπΈ β’The cathedral was built between the 13th & 15th century and the style is mainly gothicπ« β’Inside is Santo Caliz Chapel, rumoured to hold a chalice that was used by Christ at the Last Supper, as well as a famous painting by Goya in the Saint Francis Borja Chapelπ β’It is home to a unique birth tradition..Pregnant women walk 9 rounds of the cathedral (9 times for the 9 months of pregnancy) At the Virgen Mary statue (behind the altar) you say a prayer before and after walking the 9 rounds. The candle that you get, you have to take home and someone has to burn it for you on the day of the delivery. It is said to bring a nice delivery & and healthy babyπΆπ»
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The weather was NOT on our side today but nevertheless less we still decided to go and have a look at the Arts & Science Museum.. we decided not to pay to go inside and to any of the exhibitions as we would want to spend a FULL day there.. an excuse to go back to Valencia !! πͺπΈ We did go kayaking though and it literally started thunder storming 5 minutes in so that was abandoned quick.. but at least we can say weβve done it !! π€£π€£
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When we say it CHUCKED it down.. it CHUCKED it downπ€£π€£π€£ Had to run to the closest food place we could find as we were not only soaking, but starving.. so dominoes it wasπ Paid approximately β¬20 for two medium (I think) pizzas and they were goodπ Carbonara flavour & Texas bbq !!
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A cosy night in tonight as the forecast was thunderstorms all night.. but we didnβt mindβοΈ A night in the pod called for lots of snacks, and lots of UNOπ©·
20 Sep
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So it turns out we were in Valencia for the World Paella Day Cup !! In the home of paella too !! π₯ We spent a bit of time watching the contestants making their dishes, but only VIP could go through into the arena area so after a little watch, we decided to go and find our own paella to eatππ€£ We later checked the results and the winners were.. Japan !! π―π΅
20 Sep
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You canβt beat a good take away paella in the sunshine in a Spanish city π€π»πͺπΈ Again, we only paid a couple of euros for each tub, and they were delicious π Afterwards, we did a bit of souvenir shopping. Shot glass and a magnet secured βοΈ we get this from everywhere we go !!
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We then spend the rest of our final day soaking it up on the beach. Anyone else find the best flavour Fantas are abroad.. the watermelon one was divine π€€ Stayed there all afternoon sunbathing, chatting, swimming, playing UNO & then Josh went and got us a Burger King before it was time to head back to the airport. The deals were so good, it was something like β¬9 for two big meals, so it was another great budget find.. saved us because in the airport it wouldβve been triple π€£π€£
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Home time !! π We flew from Valencia to London Stansted direct with RyanAir. Late night flight was just Β£41.99 per person. βCRASHED IN THE AIRPORT FOR A COURSE OF HOURSβ¦ guilty if it means we can save some penniesβ¦β We then caught a train from London Stansted home to Nottingham just Β£16.90 each (one transfer at Peterborough). π¨TOTAL TRAVEL COST JUST Β£92 per person for 4 full days in Valenciaπ¨ Valencia is the perfect destination for couples if you want a mix of both a city break and beach holiday. And it can be done GREAT on a budget𧑠Book that trip !!
Country Visited
spain
Month Traveled
September
Traveler Type
Couple
Trip Duration
4 Days
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Tap
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Tipping at Restaurants
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