While the days are getting shorter here in the Netherlands and autumn is on its way, in Valencia it is still wonderful to enjoy a lunch on a sunny terrace or a drink on the beach. With temperatures above 20 degrees and all kinds of fun events and activities, Valencia is the perfect city trip destination for the autumn. From a cozy paella course to attending an international tennis tournament:see the top 10 best autumn activities in Valencia here!
Need a new wardrobe? Go shopping in the trendy Ruzafa district. No big fashion chains here, but cozy boutiques and vintage shops. There are also plenty of trendy cafes and restaurants and two musical festivals take place here in the autumn; Bucles Circuito and MUV! Festival.
The annual Valencia Open tennis event will take place from September 13 to September 19. During this tournament, the best tennis players from all over the world play and the city is pleasantly busy with tennis enthusiasts who come to watch the spectacle. Nice side effect:the tournament takes place in the middle of the iconic City of Arts and Sciences.
Paella originates from Valencia. All the more reason to eat this delicious Spanish rice dish during a visit to Valencia. But it is even more fun to learn to make the authentic Paella Valenciana yourself. It is possible at the paella school Escuela de Arroces y Paella Valenciana
Alone or with the whole family, the Valencia Zoo is well worth a visit. The beautiful Bioparc has many African animals that all roam around in their own habitat. In addition, the animal enclosures have no visual demarcations, which makes it seem as if you are walking through a safari park in Africa.
Besides all the bustle in the city, it is wonderful to relax on a boat in the beautiful Albufera Natural Park. Here is the largest lake in Spain with unique bird species, plants and flowers, which is surrounded by rice fields where the authentic paella rice is grown. The nature park can be reached by car, bus and even by bicycle!
Valencia's Restaurant Week takes place in November. All kinds of restaurants throughout the city participate in Cuina Oberta, offering special menus for very special prices. A number of star restaurants are also participating in this event. The perfect opportunity to indulge yourself at one of the city's famous top restaurants.
Even in the autumn it is still good to stay at the beach in Valencia. After a walk on the beach, enjoy a cold drink or a delicious lunch in the sun at one of the cozy restaurants on the boulevard with a sea view.
The old city center of Valencia is full of history with beautiful old Roman and Arab buildings, narrow alleys and cozy squares. To make sure you don't miss any special highlights during your walk, there is a special city tour through the old city center.
The motto of the science museum Príncipe Felipe is 'forbidden not to touch'. Located in the most iconic building of the impressive City of Arts and Sciences, this interactive museum features a variety of exciting science and technology exhibits and activities.
This cozy covered market is one of the most beautiful modernist buildings in Valencia and has therefore been declared a National Monument. The market is not a traditional food market, but has been transformed into a hall with all kinds of nice cafes, restaurants and shops.
