Things to do in Torres Torres

Situated north of the port of Valencia, Malvarrosa Beach offers the chance to swim in the warm Mediterranean Sea, play beach sports and take walks along a wide beachfront promenade. The beach features historic villas, fine restaurants and clean waters and is only minutes away from the city.

The City of Arts and Sciences is a multipurpose cultural and entertainment complex. Discover over 500 marine species, enjoy opera performances, enjoy interactive science and technology exhibits and watch 3-D movies. This complex of six venues stretches along 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) of Valencia’s Turía Gardens and is a showcase of the city’s modern architecture.

Valencia Cathedral (Catedral de Valencia) is a breathtaking monument that presides over Plaza de la Reina, in the beating heart of Valencia Old Town. Built in the 1200s, the cathedral stands on a site that was once home to a Roman church and Moorish mosque. Inspect the varying architectural styles of Valencia Cathedral’s grandiose exterior. Then explore its venerated chapels, paintings and reliquary.

At Bioparc Valencia, get close to wild animals, experiencing them in re-creations of African habitats. This 25-acre (10-hectare) zoo has three main areas: Savannah, Madagascar and Equatorial Africa. Paths and tunnels connect each area, leading to viewing points where rivers, ponds, rocks and glass walls are all that separate you from the animals.

Visit Valencia’s Central Market (Mercat Central) to experience the sights, sounds and smells of a bustling food market. Sample everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to cheeses and cured meats. Opened in 1928 by King Alfonso XIII, today the market is home to around 1,000 stalls and is one of the oldest-running food markets in Europe.

The Plaza del Ayuntamiento is the city’s main square and one of the gems of Valencia’s Old Town. This magnificent flower-filled space encompasses grandiose Baroque buildings, florist stalls, cafés, restaurants, kiosks and an impressive fountain. Wander through the triangular-shaped plaza and explore its main attractions.

Feria Valencia is huge, one of the largest exhibition areas in Spain. It encompasses several buildings and hosts national and international fairs, conventions, congresses, seminars and concerts. The site can accommodate up to 20,000 people. If you’re here for a conference, trade event or show, add a little time to look around the massive complex.

Having recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, the Valencia Conference Centre is proud of the 2,600 events hosted here, making Valencia a destination for conferences from around the world. Built in 1998 as one of the best-known works of award-winning British architect Norman Foster, it has as recently as 2018 been hailed as the world’s best conference centers. Notice the distinctive hyper-modern, brutalist-inspired forms that now serve as a landmark. Visit for a sense of future and possibility created by welcome collaboration.

Plaza de la Reina is a charming square featuring some of the city’s most distinctive architecture, artisanal craft markets and a selection of cafés and restaurants with outdooor seating. The square lies in the centre of Valencia’s Old Town and is a great place to start a walking tour of the city.