El Mercat Travel Guide
Valencia
Popular places to visit
Central Market
Shop for local fruits, vegetables, cheeses and cured meats, and watch local market traders at work in one of Europe’s oldest food markets.
La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia
Learn about the local history of Valencia with a stop at La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Silk Exchange
Admire the late-Gothic architecture of the buildings that were once the center of Valencia’s thriving oil and silk trade.
Plaza Redonda
Experience the authentic character of Valencia at the handicraft shops, tapas bars and weekly market of this circular-shaped square.
Malvarrosa Beach
Swim in the warm Mediterranean Sea, stroll along the promenade and dine along the waterfront at one of Valencia’s most popular urban beaches.
City of Arts and Sciences
Watch an opera performance, visit an interactive science museum and spot 500 species of marine life at this multipurpose cultural and entertainment complex.
Top hotels in El Mercat
Vincci Mercat Hotel
Valencia Luxury - Boutique Redonda
Room Mate Cosmo – City Centre, Valencia
Senator Parque Central Hotel
Hotel Turia Valencia
Hotel Primus Valencia
Other neighbourhoods around El Mercat
Valencia City Centre
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Central Market to Silk Exchange – discover Valencia City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Ciutat Vella
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia to Silk Exchange – discover Ciutat Vella, a destination also famous for its shopping.
La Seu
If you're spending some time in La Seu, Plaza de la Virgen and Plaza de la Reina are top sights worth seeing.
Sant Francesc
While you're in Sant Francesc, take in top sights like Plaza del Ayuntamiento and jump on the metro at Colon Station to see more of the city.
La Xerea
If you're spending some time in La Xerea, Turia Gardens and San Juan del Hospital Church are top sights worth seeing.
El Carme
El Carme is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Plaza del Carmen and Serranos Towers.
- Silk Exchange
- Plaza Redonda
- Malvarrosa Beach
- Port of Valencia
- Bioparc Valencia Zoo
- Valencia Cathedral
- Mestalla Stadium
- Plaza del Ayuntamiento
- Feria Valencia
- Prince Felipe Museum of Sciences
- University of Valencia
- Plaza de la Reina
- Queen Sofia Palace of the Arts
- Turia Gardens
- Plaza de la Virgen
- Polytechnic University of Valencia
