Valencia Essentials

Valencia Essentials & Tourist Information

Valencia Tourist Attractions
The best way to get the most out of sightseeing in Valencia is with the bright orange double decker Bus Turistic. This hop on hop off service costs €10 and tickets are valid for 24 hours. The cathedral at Plaza de la Reina is one of Valencia's most endearing landmarks and is well worth a visit. Inside there are the spectacular chapels of the Holy Grail and the Borgas and artwork by Goya. Entrance costs €1.20 and is open Tuesdays - Saturdays from 10.30am until 6pm.

Valencia Food & Drink
Valencia has its own unique variation on Paella which can be found in most cafes and restaurants. Comprising chicken, seafood, rabbit and vegetables it makes a filling lunchtime meal. Longaniza sausages, black pudding and chorizo are essential ingredients in many traditional dishes, usually sauteed along with potatoes, garlic and winter vegetables to make a variety of hearty dishes. The versatility of rice can be seen on menus in Valencia restaurants enhancing a wide range of tapas, main meals and desserts.

Valencia Opening Hours
Opening hours for shopping are usually from 10am - 8pm between Monday and Saturday with a midday lunch and siesta break from 1.30pm and 4pm. Large stores and shopping centres generally operate throughout the day with a select few remaining open until 10pm. Almost all shops are closed on Sundays.

Tipping & Etiquette In Valencia
The common practice in restaurants is to leave a tip of around 10 - 15% for a satisfactory meal. In expensive eateries however there may be an automatic value added tax included on bills which is often mistaken for a service charge. For taxi journeys, a gratuity of aproximately 5% is sufficient and each piece of baggage is often subject to an extra charge. 

Spanish Phrases For Tourists  

Valencia Useful Numbers
• Calling the UK from Valencia – 0044 + area code minus zero + number
• Police – 112
• Ambulance – 112
• Fire – 112

Disabled Access In Valencia
Thanks to recent investment and thoughtful planning, all of Valencia's beaches are now freely accessible to the disabled with ramps and walkways down to the sand and even sea wheelchairs for hire. There are also many shaded rest areas specially for the disabled and adapted changing rooms. The entire bus fleet in Valencia is now accessible to wheelchairs and almost all underground metro lines have followed suit. 

Spanish Embassies
• Spain Embassy - 39 Chesham Place, London SW1X 8SB Telephone: 020 7235 5555

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