How Many Days to Spend in Valencia

If you are planning to go to Valencia for the first time you might be wondering how many days you should spend in Valencia. This is a valid question and in this post, we will give you a short and a long answer to this question.

How many days to spend in Valencia? The short answer

The short answer is 3 or 4 days. The perfect time to be in Valencia is around 3 or 4 days this will give you enough time to visit all the major attractions. In this time you will get a great understanding of how the city works and looks like, as well as how the locals live. If you are looking for more detailed itineraries in Valencia you should check our handcrafted Itineraries. 1 day in Valencia, 2 days in Valencia, 3 days in Valencia, 4 days in Valencia.

How many days to spend in Valencia? The long answer

Valencia is a nice city with an old history and many great buildings. The number of days that you should spend in Valencia really depends on your personal interest. But also other factors are important such as budget, travel style, and the time of the year you visit.

Personally, I think that spending 4 days in Valencia will be the best for the majority of people. In this way, you will see all the tourist attractions and get a great understanding of how this city works. The best about spending 4 days in Valencia is that you don´t have to rush your activities. 

If you are staying less than 4 days in Valencia you will for sure miss some of the cool spots the city has to offer. However, if you decide to stay longer than 4 days you might run out of things to do and get bored. So overall I think that 4 days will be the best duration for your stay in Valencia. 

The attractions in Valencia are divided into 3 areas: the City of Arts and Sciences, the Old Town, and the beach. At the City of Arts and Sciences, you can spend a whole day if you really are into sciences. In the Old town I would advise you to stay at least 2 days. The amount of time you spend on the beaches is really up to you. 

How long should you stay in Valencia? It depends on your travel style

If you want to relax and enjoy some sunshine, Valencia has many beaches and beautiful parks where you can relax and enjoy the sun. If you really like to stay on the beach you might want to add an extra day in your trip.

If you love history and architecture, then you should really spend 2 days in the historic old center alone. There are quite a lot of interesting buildings like the City of Arts and Sciences.

If you’re planning a family trip to Valencia, you should be aware of the fact that if you are traveling with younger kids everything takes a little bit longer. This means you may need to add an extra day. 

If you’re in your 20s and love to party and try new things, Then you should probably stay a whole week in Valencia. The nightlife in valencia is great and there are many different clubs and bars that you can go to. Spending a whole week means that you don’t have to get up early every day to still be able to see all the sights. 

If you like exploring places off the main tourist track, Then you need to know how many day tips from Valencia you want to do. Then you can determine if you need to add a few days extra to your trip. 

How the time of year affects your Valencia stay

The time of your can be a big factor in how many days you need to stay in Valencia. 

If you are visiting Valencia in winter, Since Valencia in winter is too cold to stay on the beaches you might not need to full 4 days. Laying on the beach is not really an option in winter so in winter 3 days will be better for most people. 

If you are visiting Valencia in the Summer, Then 4 days will be great. And if you want to spend a whole day just laying on the beach then you maybe need one extra day. But this is really up to you and depends on your personal interest. 

If you are visiting Valencia during Las Fallas, (from March 15th to 19th) Then you should know that the city becomes really crowded. Las Fallas is a big event in Valencia and it is impossible to miss if you are staying during this festival. 

So how many days in Valencia? Our Suggested Itineraries

For the majority of people, 4 days in Valencia will be the best. However, it really does depend on some factors that we have discussed before. But 4 days will give you enough time to enjoy the beaches, see the old town, and enjoy local culture all at your own pace. 

1 day in Valencia

Spending 1 day in Valencia is really short, but even 1 day is better than 0. I would recommend you to see my 1-day itinerary in Valencia. On this trip you will still see a lot of the city and you will get a basic understanding of the city. 

2 days in Valencia

If you have 2 days in Valencia you should check out my 2 day itinerary for Valencia. On the first day, you can go and spend some time on the beaches. On the second day, you can explore the historic center and have some local food.

3 days in Valencia

If you spend 3 days in Valencia you have enough time to visit several neighborhoods of the city. You have enough time to visit almost all the attractions the city has to offer and time to enjoy the local cuisine. 

4 days in Valencia

As said before 4 days in Valencia is the best duration for your stay. In this timespan, you will have all the time to do everything you want to do in the city at your own pace. You can even take a day trip from Valencia when you spend 4 days in Valencia.