{"id":25444,"date":"2023-06-28T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hqrooms.w34.es\/what-to-do-in-valencia-in-summer-the-best-plans\/"},"modified":"2025-06-04T08:43:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T06:43:38","slug":"what-to-do-in-valencia-in-summer-the-best-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hqrooms.w34.es\/en\/blog\/plans-and-activities\/what-to-do-in-valencia-in-summer-the-best-plans\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in Valencia in summer? The best plans"},"content":{"rendered":"

Valencia in summer\u00a0offers a wide variety of cultural and leisure plans that go beyond its beaches and the famous paella. The city of Turia holds great surprises both for those who live all year round and for all those who visit the city during the warmer months. From routes through nature, visits to museums to summer fairs where you can enjoy the different attractions.<\/p>\n

For those who want to discover the city in the middle of the “caloret\u201d (typical way of referring to the heat in Valencia) without dying in the attempt, we propose\u00a0the best plans to do in Valencia in summer. Shall we start?<\/p>\n

The best summer plans in Valencia<\/h2>\n

We already explained the reasons why Valencia had been named the\u00a0best city in the world to live in.<\/a>\u00a0The truth is that this quality of life is present during any season of the year.\u00a0Valencia\u00a0offers a wide variety of activities both for tourists and for those who live all year round in the city of the Turia. Here are some of the\u00a0best summer plans in Valencia:<\/p>\n

Visit the beaches of Valencia<\/h3>\n

Valencia\u00a0wakes up every morning bathed by the Mediterranean Sea welcoming visitors from all over the world. The city of gunpowder is known for its magnificent coastline. A few kilometers from the city center we can find from tourist beaches to wild and less explored beaches.<\/p>\n

The most popular options close to the center of Valencia are the Malvarrosa, the Patacona, and the Cabanyal beach,\u00a0located in the fishing district of the same name. Here you can find great leisure offers, restaurants, terraces and golden sand.<\/p>\n

For those who prefer\u00a0less crowded and more natural beaches,\u00a0there are options such as\u00a0El Saler, La Garrofera, La Devesa, Pinedo and Recati, all surrounded by the Albufera Natural Park and lots of vegetation.\u00a0They are undoubtedly the favorites for nature lovers.<\/p>\n

The Great Fair of July (Gran Fira de Valencia)<\/h3>\n

The Gran Fira de Valencia\u00a0is the most important event of the summer in the capital of the Turia. So much so that it marks the beginning of the summer season. This celebration has different activities distributed in different parts of the city, usually in the center, such as the Palau Gardens, the West Park, the Plaza Redonda and the Tapiner\u00eda Market. The program includes musical shows, children’s workshops, art exhibitions, gastronomic contests and, of course, several masclet\u00e0s and fireworks.<\/p>\n

In addition, the fair organizes concerts in the Jardines de Viveros throughout the month of July, which attract internationally known artists and well-known personalities from all over Spain and Europe.<\/p>\n

Enjoy the terraces and the local gastronomy<\/h3>\n

We already told you about some of the\u00a0best restaurants in the center of Valencia,<\/a>\u00a0the truth is that the city has an outstanding gastronomic offer and is full of establishments where you can enjoy typical dishes such as paella valenciana, fideu\u00e1, esgarraet, titaina, olla valenciana. During the summer, we can enjoy the most Valencian flavors on the seafront promenade while enjoying the sea breeze, as well as in the city center, taking advantage of the good weather and the shade of the most popular terraces overlooking the historic center.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0best gastronomic plans in summer\u00a0also include sweet options such as nougat ice cream, fartons and the popular horchata or agua de Valencia, a famous alcoholic drink originating in this city with a base of cava and orange juice from the orchard. You can also visit the new\u00a0Mercado de la Imprenta in San Vicente.<\/a><\/p>\n

Get to know Valencia by bike<\/h3>\n

Valencia is an ideal city to explore by bike as its urban territory is very well adapted for cycling and is mostly flat. Cycle while discovering the\u00a0Torres de Serrano, the spectacular\u00a0Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias,\u00a0the\u00a0Cathedral\u00a0and much more!<\/p>\n

If you opt for a guided bike tour, you can make several stops to refresh yourself, buy food, water and rest. However, if you prefer to explore the city at your own pace, in a few hours you will have a broad view of the city of gunpowder and light.<\/p>\n

Tips for visiting Valencia in summer<\/h2>\n

If you are thinking of visiting the\u00a0Valencian Communityand making the\u00a0best summer plans in Valencia,\u00a0here are some tips before starting your trip to the majestic city of Turia:<\/p>\n