Vanora’s favourite places in El Cabanyal, Valencia
Food scene
Part bar, part music scene, part casual place to read a book, just near the beach.
171 locals recommend
La Fabrica de Hielo
37 C. de PaviaPart bar, part music scene, part casual place to read a book, just near the beach.
La Reina
173 Carrer de la ReinaFantastic mosaic house front and lovely seafood tapas.
Bodega la Aldeana 1927
258 Carrer de Josep BenlliureGreat for paella and fideus on Sundays
You can buy pizza by the mètre here! Eat in or take it away to eat on the beach…
35 locals recommend
Viva Napoli
60 Carrer de la ReinaYou can buy pizza by the mètre here! Eat in or take it away to eat on the beach…
Delicious and original food in nice space, inside and out. Valencian language and specialities.
41 locals recommend
Ca la Mar
19 Carrer de Just VilarDelicious and original food in nice space, inside and out. Valencian language and specialities.
La Bodeguita de Nerea (CABAÑAL)
217 Carrer de la ReinaDelicious local food, near the beach.
This is a fantastic and imaginative veggie restaurant.
10 locals recommend
MESTIZA - plant based restaurant
186 Carrer de la ReinaThis is a fantastic and imaginative veggie restaurant.
Nice cocktails, interesting interior, creepy dolls. Rusafa at its finest.
11 locals recommend
La Bella De Cadiz
54 C. de CadizNice cocktails, interesting interior, creepy dolls. Rusafa at its finest.
Bodega Anyora
15 Carrer d'en Vicent GallartStylish tapas, tiled decor.
Cienfuegos Brasa y Vino
180 Carrer de la ReinaSteak restaurant loved by my non-veggie family members.
Casa Montaña
69 Carrer de Josep BenlliureGrand old-fashioned tapas surrounded by sherry barrels.
La Batisfera Libreria Internacional
167 Carrer de la ReinaCoffee and books - what more could you want?
Neighbourhoods
El Cabanyal and the two neighbouring ex-villages, El Canyamelar and Cap-Francia, run along the Valencia beach from the port. Under a previous government they were run down and were slated to be demolished. But a campaign to save the pretty tiled houses got going and now they’re being restored. They have their own distinctive charm - wild graffiti, still a few ruins amidst the chic restored houses, and lots of very cool places to eat and meet.
137 locals recommend
El Cabanyal
128 Carrer de la ReinaEl Cabanyal and the two neighbouring ex-villages, El Canyamelar and Cap-Francia, run along the Valencia beach from the port. Under a previous government they were run down and were slated to be demolished. But a campaign to save the pretty tiled houses got going and now they’re being restored. They have their own distinctive charm - wild graffiti, still a few ruins amidst the chic restored houses, and lots of very cool places to eat and meet.
Russafa
Achingly hip. Elegant houses, amazing tapas, leafy avenues.
Just north of the city centre - old-fashioned winding lanes and squares, one with a huge olive tree. Beautiful.
507 locals recommend
El Carmen
Just north of the city centre - old-fashioned winding lanes and squares, one with a huge olive tree. Beautiful.
Sightseeing
Central Market of Valencia
s/n Plaça de la Ciutat de BrugesThe Silk Exchange
2 Carrer de la LlotjaInstituto Valencia d'Arte Modern (IVAM)
118 C/ de Guillem de CastroCiudad de las Artes y las Ciencias
7 Av. del Professor López PiñeroLike a zoo but better - see wild animals in (nearly) their natural habitat.
464 locals recommend
Bioparc Valencia
3 Av. Pío BarojaLike a zoo but better - see wild animals in (nearly) their natural habitat.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Rent a bike! 13 euros a week from Valenbisi
If you fill in a form here - https://www.valenbisi.es/en/home - you can rent city bikes and return them to stands all over town. So convenient! (Bikes are a bit clunky but fine).
Getting around
Use the river bed park
Central Valencia is surrounded by a park planted in the city’s old river bed. It is beautiful - full of lush greenery and cool and inviting. Valencians are famously sporty and you’ll find people biking or working out everywhere.