based on 24 experiences from female travelers
Lisa
Norway
I was in Valencia for a bit more than a week, and while I stayed with friends I got to explore the city a little bit. I particularly enjoyed to walk to the beaches, and to run through the park that used to be a river. My absolutely favorite thing was to visit the fresh food markets, and in particular the smaller local ones. My picture is from a market in Russafa. Even though I don't speak much Spanish, a few words and a positive attitude got me very far while speaking to the old market ladies. Que mas? Valencia has plenty of little cute shops, cafes and bars. Be aware that most places close at 14:00 or 15:00 for a mid day pause before re-opening for dinner later, so don't wait too long to eat your mid day meal. I didn't really go to any expensive paid attractions since I was mostly there to visit friends and see the city for the first time. It was enough for me to experience daily life in the city and enjoy the new food and drinks, figuring out the metro system and wrapping my head around everything unfamiliar. I would love to go back sometime.
Posted: May 10, 2025Experienced: March, 2025I got a very nice accommodation with an elderly woman, near the center. I enjoyed the sun, the very good food and the friendly atmosphere. Overall it was a marvelous experience, to walk through the streets, on the beach promenade, and meet new people everywhere.
Posted: April 23, 2025Experienced: July, 2023It is really save, everywhere where Police and so on. Also the City is very beautiful and affordable. There are many good restaurants and we stayed in an Hostel for 3 days. Not expensive like 20€ per Night(Cantagua Hostel) and it was really familiar.
Posted: February 13, 2025Experienced: December, 2024i felt super safe in valencia for some reason mostly the people were super nice and the food was great! not much to see in the city to be honest i went to the jardin botanic garden and it was pretty cool other than that i saw the city center and stuff it was cool also i recommend the most hanging out near the sea it has the best views!
Posted: February 12, 2025Anna
Austria
I stayed at Cantagua Hostel and it was awesome! The staff is great and they offer great advise and group activities. Lots of cool day trips, best was the visit of Albufera and Albufera Natural Park and the beaches of course :) All in all very beautiful city, perfect for a short trip of 2-4 days.
Posted: January 20, 2025Based on 32 local experiences
Based on 32 local experiences
Mariana
It's generally a very safe place if you stay around the center or student areas like Blasco Ibáñez or Benimaclet. Places like Cabanyal are more suspicious, but nothing should happen if you go with someone, sometimes it's just the stigma people have in relation to those areas, as the people living there are lower class
Posted: May 16, 2025Doris
Hello! I am Doris, and I'm travelling around europe😁 but my journey is within and my destination is discovery I was in Sweden now going to south to the warmer sea 🌊 I am open to new things and an open minded queer person who strongly dislikes some things like the genocide in Palestine, ceos making money off of people's losses health industry for example. Pls don't get me started 😆
Mariana
I'm a design graduate who loves meeting new people and cultures :) I'm very passionate about social issues and politics, and love debating!
Mariana
Valencia
3 days
I'm a design graduate who loves meeting new people and cultures :) I'm very passionate about social issues and politics, and love debating!
Doris
Valencia
3 days
Hello! I am Doris, and I'm travelling around europe😁 but my journey is within and my destination is discovery I was in Sweden now going to south to the warmer sea 🌊 I am open to new things and an open minded queer person who strongly dislikes some things like the genocide in Palestine, ceos making money off of people's losses health industry for example. Pls don't get me started 😆
Dinora
Hello, ladies. I am a student from Uzbekistan, currently doing exchange in Slovakia. I love travelling, learning new cultures.
Maegan
Hi!! I’m a US based digital nomad traveling around Europe this summer. I love baking and cooking, and would love to wander around whatever city I’m in when I’m not working!