Hi Scott, if you return to Valencia, and I hope you do, be assured the aquarium oceanographic is so worth its entrance fee, stunning absolutely stunning, also to the north of the city is a zoo/ ecopark beautiful, and the animals have so much room Also a very strange little museum of toy solider , amazing, it’s in an area where the corners of the passages are decorated by black cats I just love Valencia and wil return for a fourth visit soon Just love your videos, keep up the great work Drew
I´m from Valencia and I live in Glasgow. I recently discovered your channel and I really enjoy your videos, including this one. But if you don't mind me saying, that paella didn´t look like a proper paella. It looked like a paella for tourists. Peas should be nowhere near a paella! We Valencianos take this stuff pretty seriously. If you want to taste proper local food, look for a place called La Utielana, right in the town centre. Amazing home made food and very affordable! I hope you enjoy your visit!Ps: Normally it is a lot warmer, I´ve been told that this winter has been freakishly cold!
One of your best videos Scott, the music that you added was the perfect ambiance. I think you captured the essence here of what Valencia has to offer. Legend🙂👍
Thanks scott ah back In the day b4 covid when I frequented espania no wonder you enjoyed the sun can lift anyone's mood . You say your undiscovered espania so be nice if you wish 2c more thank you scott enjoyed happy travels
Was lucky enough to spend 4 months there in 2019 on an Erasmus+ exchange during my time at Strathclyde Uni. My favourite city by far. So good to see many of the areas I spent a lot of time in; Carmen and my old neighbourhood by the beach Cabañyal. Time to plan another visit after seeing this. Thanks for the vlog!!
I viewed your website and loved your story about your travels and work in Tourism. I too work in Tourism and if I can see half the places you have I'd be a happy man. All the best Scott and keep on keeping on!
Great vlog, was there for a few days back in September, equally I explored every side street. Equally as you did I got lost trying to negotiate the route back to my bus back to the campsite. The central food market is well worth a visit.
Loved this city when I visited in December 2017! So much of Spain that you should visit and explore - Madrid, Salamanca, Segovia, Santiago de Compostela....the list is endless! Great vlog!
I love Valencia, I'd go there over Barcelona anyday. I find the city easy to negociate as a pedestrian but there is a brilliant network of public transport for those that need it.
Visited Valencia in May 2017. Wonderful City for a wander. Nice balance of Tourist destination and working Spanish City. Personal tip for good reliable cheap eats in the old town is Cerverceria La Surena, which I think is a small(ish) Spanish chain but does lovely fresh eats and drinks at very reasonable prices (still based on reviews) in a great people watching spot. Thanks for reminding me of a great time.
I hardly recommend not to eat in tourist restaurants. Instead of eating a bocadillo, our breakfaast tradition is to eat a Valencian esmorzar. And that was not a ''arrós al senyoret paella'', we don't use peas. Even so, I enjoy watching your videos. Maybe If you come here again, I can cook a traditional paella. :D
What a beautiful place. You can have fresh valencia oranges every day. The architecture is worth the visit. I like that Spain didn't tear it down and put something new and modern in its place. However a couple of those alleies were sketchy even during the day. Truly a place worth visiting.
There must be a bike hire service in Valencia? That is what you need me old mate, the best way to get around any city you want to explore. Experience the fresh air and sunshine while getting around 10x faster than walking without the fatigue. Just looked it up, 10 euros a day gets you an iron horse. I know what I would be doing...Tring Tring!
Sorry but that's not a paella. That is a paella for tourist people. Nothing in between with a real paella. What a pity. Always you have to look for good information to know where you go.
Paella for lunch, the locals way! We visited in Oct 2005 and they were rebuilding the marina for the Americas Cup. It was also the world fireworks championships! Valencia is home to Las Fallas which happens in mid March which is all about fire and fireworks and complete madness, so having the world champs there made sense. No trams in 2005 so thats a welcome addition. IIRC there was opposition at the time as they intended to demolish most of the old houses which run behind the beach. Looking at Google maps it looks like the protestors won out as the houses are still there.
I've been to Spain two times in my life, to Mallorca and Barcelona. And I must say, that though I was having good feelings about Spain after holidays in Mallorca, I was pretty disappointed of this country after staying in Barcelona, almost everywhere stank and was quite dirty. Also the people (except for the restaurants) were quite unfriendly about any people coming from a different country than Catalonia. Pity that I didn't choose Valencia, next time my decision would certainly be this city.
Scott, thanks very much for showing us around Valencia - it looks absolutely brilliant! I've been to a few places in Spain but not here, so thanks to you it's another destination for my "must visit" list! Really enjoy all your excellent videos. Keep up the good work. Vivian
I agree I visited last year for the first time it is a wonderful city lots and lots to do great beach and fantastic sightseeing and I stayed in the same hotel.
