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The Complete Guide to Valencia's Open-Air Swimming Pools for Summer 2026
From the city's mini water park at Benicalap to quiet neighbourhood pools and countryside spots near the Albufera — 10 places to cool off, with opening hours, prices, and what to expect
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The Complete Guide to Valencia: Landmarks, Markets, Beaches, and What to Eat
From the Cathedral's Holy Grail and the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences to the Central Market, Blue Flag beaches, and the real paella — everything you need to explore Spain's third-largest city
More Than Just Swings: A Guide to Valencia’s Best Playgrounds and Parks For Children
From climbing giant literary heroes to navigating miniature cities, discover why Valencia is a paradise for children
Do you know the best place in Valencia to watch the sunset?
La Cotorra visited a family who live by the lake and run a tourism business there, and tells the story of what life is like on Albufera.
A guide to Valencia’s bookshops: 12 places with English-language books
It is easy to buy books in major European languages in Valencia, especially in English
Benimaclet: A House-Garden, Allotments, and a Prickly Temperament
If you haven’t lived in Valencia for very long, yet already look at the city through the eyes of a local, it’s the perfect moment to get to know the district of Benimaclet
A Guide to the Turia Gardens: 7 of the Best Places for a Day Out with Children
You can rent go-karts, bicycles, scooters and e-scooters here (for example from Turia Bike, Cause Bikes, or at the Decathlon next to the gardens).
El Cabanyal: the trendiest and most hotly debated neighbourhood in Valencia
La Cotorra explored the history and contemporary identity of the district together with guide Valentina Krasheninnikova
Chinatown in Valencia: What to Do, What to Buy, and Where to Eat
La Cotorra explains what to see there, where to find inspiration, and where to enjoy a good meal
