ValenciaNou Mestalla. Paella. Mediterranean World Cup.
Valencia is Spain's third city and home to one of the tournament's most anticipated new venues — Nou Mestalla, Valencia CF's long-awaited new stadium. A beach city on the Mediterranean with world-class food, great transport links and a lower price point than Madrid or Barcelona.
Nou Mestalla (Valencia CF)
Nou Mestalla (Valencia CF)
Valencia CF has been building their new Nou Mestalla for over a decade — FIFA 2030 is the deadline that finally completes it. A modern 55,000-seat arena replacing the historic Mestalla (which will also be in the bid). Group stage matches expected.
Best areas for World Cup fans
El Carmen
Best overallHistoric old town, narrow streets, bars and restaurants. Most atmospheric neighbourhood.
Ruzafa
TrendyTrendy neighbourhood with excellent cafés, street art and nightlife. Popular with younger visitors.
Playa de la Malvarrosa
BeachBeach district east of the city. Great for staying near the sea with easy Metro to centre.
Benimaclet
BudgetUniversity area, local and affordable. Good transport links to the stadium area.
Transport
Valencia Metro is efficient and cheap — 4 lines cover the main areas. The tram connects the city to the beach. Uber and Cabify are available. The city is flat and very bikeable — Valenbisi public bike scheme works well.
Getting here
Valencia Airport (VLC) has direct flights from London Gatwick, Stansted and Heathrow. From Africa, connect through Madrid (1 hour flight or 1.5 hour AVE train from Madrid). Train from Barcelona takes 1.5 hours on the high-speed service. From Madrid: 1 hour 35 minutes on AVE.
What to eat
Valencia is the birthplace of paella — the real version uses rabbit, chicken and beans, not seafood (that came later for tourists). Eat it at La Pepica or La Riuà near the beach. Also: horchata (tiger nut drink) from Horchatería Santa Catalina, and fideuà (noodle paella with seafood) in the fishing quarter of El Cabanyal.
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