Tapas and Paella in Valencia
Fast food has always been around in Mediterranean countries and unlike other ‘fast foods’, Mediterranean food is not only healthy but very affordable.
The best tapas and paella are always made with the freshest and tastiest ingredients which in Valencia are available from the amazing Mercado Central in the Old Town.
Paella Valenciana
No visit to Valencia is complete without trying the delicious Paella Valenciana.
The Albufera in Valencia is the birthplace of paella and there are many little fishing villages in the area.
The village of El Palmar is full of wonderful restaurants and famous for making the best paella in Valencia.
Beach-side Paella Restaurants
A selection of lovely restaurants line the promenade of Las Arenas beach which are amongst the best Valencia. They are very well established and very famous for their fresh seafood and paella dishes.
La Pepica restaurant on Paseo Neptuno is one of the best restaurants in town for paella and also famous for having Hemingway and many other well-known people sample the tasty cuisine. Other excellent restaurants along this stretch include …
La Marcelina at Paseo de Neptuno, 8… Tel: 963 71 20 25
Sol i Lluna at Calle del Mar, 29… Tel: 962 92 22 16
La Perla at Av. Neptuno, 24… Tel: 963 71 77 67
La Lonja del Pescado Frito at Calle Eugenia Viñes, 243… Tel: 963 55 35 35.
Mercado Central is in the old quarter of Valencia and inside and out are affordable bars selling paella and other local dishes .
Tapas in Valencia
There are many lovely places to eat tapas and paella in Valencia. The tapas typically include serrano ham and cheese such as Manchego together with olives which are the basic ingredients of many tapas. However, there are many more and the following recipes are just some of the many you can easily make at home – Calamares / Anchovies / Tortilla / Patatas Bravas / Empanadillas
Sin Domir (without sleep) as the name suggests stays open all night and as it’s in such a great location on the promenade facing the beach this is very easy to do!
Fish and seafoods straight from the sea are used in many tapas.The freshest of parsley, garlic, cheese, olives, olive oil, serrano ham and of course saffron are integral to the delicious cuisine of Valencia and Spain. Traditional tapas include the following and there are many more to wet your appetite.
Your Valencia Tapas Bar Crawl …
Many people enjoy going from bar to bar and have a great variety of dishes to choose from.
There are many popular tapas bars in Valencia such as La Taberna Reina, Cerveceria 100 Montaditos and Vintara in Plaza de la Reina in the center of town.
Another popular place to go whilst in Valencia is Bar Pilar. Known locally as the mussel-eaters cathedral, it’s located in the trendy area of Barrio del Carmen.
3-Hour Tapas Tour in Valencia
On this 3-Hour Tapas Tour you will visit 3 restaurants in Valencia on a guided tapas tour of the city.
Stop off in various spots to share tapas and drinks and along the way, learn more about the food you are tasting, and see the stunning monuments as you walk through the city.
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