Solo Female Travel in Valencia

Located on the southeastern coast of Spain, Valencia thrives as a charming blend of the modern and historic, encapsulating vibrant culture and architectural grandeur. A city renowned for being the birthplace of mouthwatering paella, its culinary scene is just as captivating as its futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, which houses an opera house, planetarium, and an interactive science museum. Additionally, Valencia is famed for hosting the annual Las Fallas Festival, a kaleidoscopic celebration of food, fire, and revelry that successfully represents vibrant Spanish traditions. You're lured further by the lush Turia Gardens, Gothic Valencia Cathedral, and the breathtaking beauty of the Mediterranean beaches, making every moment in this dynamic city a memorable experience.

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Is Valencia good for solo travel?

Safety:

Safety:Very safe

Valencia is generally a safe city for solo female travelers. It has low crime rates and the locals are usually very friendly and helpful. However, like in any large city, it's recommended to stay alert, especially during the night and in less crowded areas.
Transport:

Transport:Easy

Valencia's city center is compact and highly accessible, giving you an easy and enjoyable exploration experience. The local public transportation system includes metros, buses, and trams which are quite reliable and efficient. Furthermore, Valencia prides itself on its bike-friendly infrastructure. As such, bike-rental services abound and there are ample bike paths throughout the city. While it may initially seem overwhelming, you'll find the city quite navigable after familiarising yourself with its layout and main locations.
Things to do:

Things to do:Interesting

Valencia has a rich blend of culture, history, and modernity. The City of Arts and Sciences is a futuristic architectural complex with an oceanarium, cinema, planetarium, and more. Explore the picturesque old town, stroll around Turia Gardens, or dine at the charming beachfront restaurants. It's a city that offers a large range of activities from intriguing history to enjoy, captivating architecture to admire, beautiful beaches to relax at, and delicious authentic Spanish cuisine to indulge in. A destination that quite suits every interest of any traveler which makes it captivating to explore.
Food:

Food:Above average

Valencia offers a wide variety of food from traditional Valencian dishes like paella to international cuisines. The city is known for its fresh produce, fish and seafood. The street food scene is also growing, providing more options for taste exploration. However, it might not cater to all dietary choices and restrictions.
Budget:

Budget:Affordable

Valencia is quite budget-friendly, especially compared to other Spanish cities like Madrid or Barcelona. Accommodation, food and travel are reasonable with a wide variety of options available to suit different budget levels. Free and inexpensive sights such as the City of Arts and Sciences or the Turia Gardens add to the attractiveness of Valencia for budget-conscious travelers. However, like any other city, splurging options are available too.

Is Valencia worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 15 experiences

Things to do

4.6/5

Safety

4.5/5

Food

4.5/5

Budget-friendly

3.3/5

Solo travel experience

I felt safe during the evening and at night. Ive walked alone and partnered with my queer partner and it was fine. Older people might look sometimes but no one ever said anything to me. For food i recommend looking for “tapas, cerveceria, comida valenciana”, is cheaper and the quality tends to be much better. I suggest a slow nice walk in the Mercat Central and to try horchata.

Posted: July 7, 2024
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

Public transport is very cheap. I bought the 10 trips card for 5 euro, and it has a 90 minutes integration time. I felt very safe, but probably also because it was summer and the days are very long. Beach is amazing! At the time, there was a circus festival and I figured that circus and clowns are very famous in Valencia, recommend to check it out.

Posted: June 19, 2024Experienced: May, 2024
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 5/5
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Valentina

Valentina

Spain

Solo travel experience

I lived in Valencia for a year for my Erasmus. When I moved there, I had little knowledge of Spanish and no fluency, and was really scared. I had an amazing experience and felt safer than ever. In some months it became another home, where I actually felt safer than in my city in Italy! Valencia is just amazing.

Posted: May 30, 2024
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 4/5
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Solo travel experience

I was in Valencia last November, I felt very safe travelling solo during the day and going out for dinner. I usually avoid staying out after dinner in almost all cities I visit if I’m alone but that’s my personal preference. The food was really good and cheap and I loved the paella I tried in a couple of restaurants in the neighbourhood La Xerea. I stayed at the hostel “The venue Hostel”, it was well connected but a bit far from the center and there was not a lot of social life, it was quite empty at the time I visited. Overall I loved the city and I had a nice and relaxing break by myself 😊

Posted: April 8, 2024
Things to do: 4/5Food: 4/5Budget-friendly: 2/5Safety: 3/5
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I felt really safe! The weather was great (obviously😂) I loved all the orange trees around the city! Super beautiful green park along the city Some vegan food options available too! Paella was 👏 I’d highly recommend it!

Posted: March 10, 2024
Things to do: 5/5Food: 3/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Perfect city to just stroll around - the vibe is so good. Lots of cafes and bars on the streets to hang around with a lot of people even during the week. I was there at the beginning of November and the weather was perfect. Do not buy any public transportation tickets in advance, believe me you won‘t need that much because strolling around is way nicer.

Posted: January 8, 2024
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 4/5
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Solo travel experience

I went on my first solo trip in September last year to Valencia and absolutely loved it. I stayed in a small hotel right by the beach. I felt safe, the weather was perfect, and the city was relatively cheap. Everyone I met was nice and friendly, but I would suggest learning some basic Spanish to make communication easier.

Posted: October 10, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Linda

Linda (34)

Romania

Solo travel experience

I was visiting around Valencia by train and Bus , Also visiting around Sagunto and Puerto de Sagunto . The fresh fruits and local welcoming people make my trip unforgettable . Spain is the most amazing country I ever been to . I enjoyed the sun In April - witch for me is unusual . I started to learn Spanish this year in January regarding to travel more often to this Beautiful country . If I close my eyes I can hear the 🌊 of the Mediterranean Sea .

Posted: August 11, 2023Experienced: March, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Group travel experience

Amazing city that has a lot to offer. A beautiful town with old buildings and small streets where you can do sightseeing, a national park close by, a lot of pubs and clubs to go partying, an amazing beach where a lot of young people meet to play volleyball or go swimming and amazing people. Definitely a city worth visiting!

Posted: August 5, 2023Experienced: April, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

Valencia is amazing. I had two incredible tours, one around the city of art and science with wine/tapas tasting afterwards, and another to the mineral thermal springs, which are located just outside the city. Both were definitely the highlight of my trip. I was there for four days, felt safe, and wished I had stayed there longer.

Posted: July 17, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 5/5
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Is Valencia safe for women?

Safety rating

4.1 /5

Based on 7 experiences

Crime rates rating

1.3 /5

Based on 7 experiences

You can go out alone, use the public transport with no problem. Many places have a anti arrasment protocol, a safe area and they can help you. In the festivals and events you can find a purple point, a safe point if somebody is bothering you

Posted: June 27, 2024
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Katerina

Katerina

It's one of the best place for living in Europe. It's very safety, even at night. Sometimes I walk at night at Cabecera park close to Turia and I see some people (mostly couples) there. Any accident happened with me during 1,5 years since I'm here.

Posted: June 24, 2024
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Meet locals in Valencia

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Nuh

About Me

Hi, I'm a 24yr student in the university and I love traveling but it's not always easy to find someone to do it with. I am a girl who likes to discover new places and I also love gastronomy. I am sociable and friendly. I love chill plans like beach day, picnics, painting, camping and at the same time I love adventures! I down for anything! I hope we can get along!!! XO Nuhaila!

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Amalia

Amalia

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Hi! This is Amalia. I am from Valencia but i travel the world because of my work as a travel group coordinator. I am passionate about nature, gastronomy and deep conversations.

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Local tips

Felt safe which was most important and lots to fo there. People are very friendly especially in El Carmen, old town. Very bohemian place. Lots of places to choose from and price points. I stayed in an air b and b in the centre. Don't remember the name but was nice. Free museums visits and shipping in Corte Ingles

Posted: October 30, 2023
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Stay with locals in Valencia

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Giulia

Giulia

Valencia

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3 days

About me

Hi, I'm Giulia and I come from Italy, but I'mlivingin Spain. I'm 23 years old, I'm a psychology and I love travel around the word and know new people. I love read, do sport and have a beer with friends. Feminist and bisexual!!!! :)

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YajaB

Valencia

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3 days

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Hey, l’m Yaji. I have grown up between Spain and Colombia. I love traveling and meeting new people

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Olga

Olga

About Me

Hello, I am a Ukrainian adventurer. As an interpreter and translator, I dwell in the fascinating world of languages. When I'm not building bridges between cultures, you'll likely find me with my nose in a book, sketchpad under my arm, or en route to the next adventure. Travelling was always my dream, which finally became a full-time reality. Art holds a special place in my heart, whether it's poetry that makes my brain dance or paintings that truly inspire and provoke me. If you like your humour the way you like your coffee - strong, dark, and a little bitter - we're going to get along just fine!

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Clara

Clara

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Hola, me llamo Clara, tengo 30 años, soy abogada y me gusta viajar y conocer lugares y personas increíbles. Cada vez que puedo aprovecho para irme de viaje, retiro o descanso en mi país o fuera de él, a veces con el trabajo no es muy fácil, pero desde pandemia trabajo remoto y ha sido para mi la mejor oportunidad para viajar. Soy muy organizada, amigable y me gusta reír mucho. Amo bailar, qué mas puedo decir, lo llevo en la sangre, me encanta escuchar música pero sobre todo bailarla, así que si te interesan algunos pasos de baile, te puedo enseñar. Me encanta la naturaleza, estar al aire libre, respirar, admirar, caminar, correr, nadar, sentir como la naturaleza me abraza. También me gusta ver películas, hacer yoga y actividades manuales como artesanía. -- Hi, My name is Clara, I´m 30 years old, I am a lawyer and I like to travel and enjoy incredible places and meet beautiful people. Every time I can I take the opportunity to go on a trip, retreat or rest in my country or abroad, sometimes with work it is not very easy, but since the pandemic I have been working remotely and it has been the best opportunity for me to travel. I´m very organized, friendly and I like to laugh a lot. I love dancing, what else can I say, it's in my blood, I love listening to music, but above all dancing so, if you are interested in some dance steps, I can teach you. I love nature, being outdoors, breathing, admiring, walking, running, swimming, feeling how nature embraces me. I also like watching movies, doing yoga and manual activities like handicraft.

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