Valencia rewards curiosity. Climb the Micalet for the view across the cathedral rooftops, lose an hour among the stalls of the Mercado Central, follow the old riverbed, now nine kilometres of gardens, as it winds through the city. Then come back somewhere calm, close the door and let the day settle.
Our Valencia stays are made for both halves of the day: the discovering, and the coming back.
Europe’s largest aquarium, with sharks, belugas and dolphins, set in Félix Candela’s water-lily buildings at the City of Arts and Sciences. Allow half a day.
Every March (15–19), giant satirical monuments fill the streets, including Calle de la Corretgeria, before they are burned on the final night. Expect crowds, music and fireworks.
Our own picks, loved by our guests and their families, most of them a short walk from Blue Boutique. Found somewhere we should add? Tell us. Opening days change with the seasons, so check before you go.
Italian
Santo Tomasso
Calle de la Corretgeria 47, on our street
Authentic Italian cooking, a stone’s throw from the front door.
Valencia’s classic horchatería, pouring for about two centuries behind its tiled facade, a short walk from Blue Boutique. Order a cold horchata with fartons for dipping.
Warm days and the Turia gardens in flower. Las Fallas takes over the city from 15 to 19 March, with a monument right on Blue Boutique’s street: unforgettable, loud and busy, so book early.
June to August
Summer
A guaranteed sunny summer vibe: beach days at La Malvarrosa and late dinners outside. Some traditional restaurants close for part of August. La Tomatina is held in nearby Buñol at the end of August.
September to November
Autumn
Still warm, with the sea at its best in September and fewer visitors: one of our favourite times in the city.
December to February
Winter
Mild and bright, often around 17°C by day, with quiet streets, and Christmas lights and nativity scenes in December.
Most of our guests start with a WhatsApp.
Ask about dates, an apartment or the best time to come. Sol answers in English and Andres in Spanish, always within 12 hours.
