Key information about Valencia

Population

834,000

Country

Spain

Money

Currency	EUR - Euro (€)
Exchange rate	1 USD = 0.96 EUR
ATM fees	3 - 5 EUR per withdrawal (plus your bank's fees)
Credit cards	Accepted almost everywhere
Tipping	Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars

Airport

Main airport

Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)

Airport to city center

Metro (~5 EUR), official airport taxi (~22 EUR, meters always used)

Other options

Madrid and Barcelona are both 2 hours away by train

Transportation

Taxi apps

Cabify, FreeNow

Public transportation

Metro: 1.50 EUR per ride, purchase ticket at kiosk or customer service booth inside metro station
Bus: 1.50 EUR per ride, can purchase on the bus

Getting around

Buy an EMT Mobilis Card from a kiosk or newsagent, can be used on all public transport, top up with credit as needed, reduced rates on buses and metro

SIM card

Best options

Vodafone, Orange

Expected cost

15 EUR for 5 GB of data valid for 1 month

How to buy

Visit one of the network's official shops. 5-10 minutes needed. Bring your passport.

Language

Official language(s)

Spanish, Valencian

Level of English

Moderate

Food

Tap water	Drinkable
Overall cuisine	Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities	Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local	Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options	98 listings on Happy Cow
Food delivery apps	UberEats, Glovo
Supermarkets	Mercadona: Standard supermarket, many locations, average prices, delivery available Lidl: Some fresh foods, mostly packaged and canned goods, inexpensive Consum: Standard supermarket, several locations, average prices Corte Ingles: Higher priced international and upscale food Carrefour: One stop superstore, locations on edge of city, great selection, good prices Herbolario Navarro: Vegan, organic and natural foods, several locations Local markets: Several around the city, great prices and selection of produce, meat, seafood and more