🇪🇸 Valencia Citywalk Guide | The Essence of Southern Europe

——A Sun-Kissed Orange Paradise 🍊, 2-Day Itinerary—— 🌞 Why Valencia? • Winter sun champion ☀️ – Short sleeves in December! • Fewer crowds 🤫 Quieter than Barcelona, more laid-back than Madrid • 3-in-1 experience: Medieval old town + sci-fi architecture + Mediterranean beaches 🏖️ 🚆 Transportation Guide ▫️ From Madrid: 2.5h by high-speed train 🚄 (book via Omio) ▫️ From Barcelona: 3h direct ▫️ City pass: €6 for 10 bus rides, old town is walkable 🚶♀️ 🗺️ Walking Route 1️⃣ Bullring ⚡️ Roman-style red brick, great photos even from outside 📸 2️⃣ Silk Exchange 🌴 Palm tree pillars + Gothic vaults = 15th-century time warp 3️⃣ Cathedral Climb ⛪️ 207 steps → panoramic orange rooftops + Holy Grail legend ⚔️ 4️⃣ City of Arts & Sciences 🐋 Feels like an alien base! Eddie Peng’s photo spot 🤳 5️⃣ Albufera Wetlands 🌅 Epic sunset spot: Boat ride with flamingos + golden rice fields 🍽️ Foodie Radar 🔥 Authentic Paella ▪️ Original recipe uses rabbit & chicken! 🐇🐓 ▪️ Avoid seafood-meat mixes (locals cringe 🙄️) 🥛 Horchata ▪️ Iced sweet "tiger nut milk" + churros, perfect for heat relief 💦 💡 Pro Tips ✅ Visit in March: Fallas Festival’s giant puppet burnings 🔥 ✅ Wear grippy shoes: Slippery old town cobblestones ✅ Beware pickpockets: Wear bags crossbody 👜 #ValenciaHiddenGem #SpainOffTheBeatenPath #MediterraneanVibes