The sights and sounds of Valencia, Spain are ones you’ll never forget. The chatter of shoppers haggling at Mercado Central. The smell of freshly cooked paella wafting through a restaurant window. The taste of a strong coffee early in the morning on a walk to La Lonja de la Seda. These simple pleasures make cruises to Valencia, Spain a must-experience destination as a stop on any Mediterranean cruise. Sure, there’s sexy Barcelona and ever-popular Madrid, but Valencia remains the artsier, more coastal sibling to Spain’s major metropolises.
In Valencia, dinner is served after 9pm, and the art of tapas is strictly followed. An afternoon siesta is never discouraged, and staying out until the sun rises is all part of the fun. Disco bars and after-midnight meetups for drinks are how the locals do it. Or, take a sleepier approach to your time in Valencia, spending the day sunbathing at Playa La Malvarrosa or touring the city’s historic cathedrals. There’s something for all energy levels and interests in Valencia.
