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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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: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: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: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: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

4.3 /5

based on 12 experiences

Rating summary

Things to do

4.5/5

Safety

4.5/5

Food

4.4/5

Budget-friendly

3.4/5

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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Solo travel experience

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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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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Solo travel experience

I stayed in a mixed gender hostel and I felt safe all the time. At the time there was a corona curfew and we couldn't be outside after 10 pm. Overall fun and an artistic city with a lot of options to go out.

Posted: June 1, 2023Experienced: June, 2021
Things to do: 4/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Valencia is wonderful! I had the most delicious meal of my life at Canalla Bistro (near Ruzafa). I loved the central location of my hotel: Ayre Astoria Palace, which is located on a beautiful square. Out of the numerous museums, my favourite was the Centro del Carmen. There are markets, museums, gardens (which I liked a lot!), amazing architecture, etc. This was a great trip (and I travel a lot).

Posted: December 1, 2022
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 2/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

To do: - Plaza de la Virgen - Ciutat Vella - Central Market - Turia Park - City of Arts and Sciences Safety: I felt safe all the time. Recommendations: Generally, I love Spain, and Valencia seems to me the most livable place that I've visited there.

Posted: September 13, 2022
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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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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Helena

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I am an open-minded spiritual person who loves to gain new experiences and learn new things! And I also love good food and animals ♥️ I have two cats myself 🐈 🐈‍⬛

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Hey Ladys! Im a queer 23 year old girl from Germany, which loves to travel around and exspecially get in touch with people! Im really into reading books, at least I've already read 8 books in 2024... ups. I also like sport, good conversations and nice vegan Food!

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