For this summer’s Wanderlust campaign, COSTES sent us to a secret destination in collaboration with travel organisation SRPRS.me. We had no clue where we would end up at and all we got was a weather forecast that was looking extremely positive. (25-28 degrees!) The feeling you get without knowing where you’re going is pretty exciting to say the least! On Saturday was the big day and we could finally scratch our SRPRS.me card which would reveal our destination…and..WE WERE GOING TO VALENCIA!
With no time for preparations and any planning we flew over to the Spanish coastal city. May/June is the perfect period to visit Valencia because the temperatures are close to perfection. Valencia is not a overcrowded city and you will enjoy the peaceful alleys around town. It’s perfect for friends or couples and families. It’s all about eating out, shopping, chatting on the lively town squares or getting your tan on. When you arrive at the airport, it’s fairly easy to get to the city center and we advice you to take the metro. Taxi’s from the airport are always pricier and the Metro will only cost you €4.90,- plus it get’s you right into town within 30 min.
Check the Centre Cultural La Nau for several expositions. At the moment you can see the very impressive photo exposition about the refugees called Refugiados which is on until June 5th. Check here for all the expositions.
Hire yourself a bicycle for 1-2 days. This is our tip for every city you’ll go. You will see the city in a different perspective and you get there in your own time. We hired our bicycles at solution bikes for 10-15 euro’s per 24h.
Walk around and check out the Street Art in Valencia. We were amazed about the talent you will find around every corner, especially in old town.
Our first meal at the beach: Tapas!
» Mercado Colón, a big food court in the middle traffic that doesn’t feel too crowded. 10 restaurants and a few cafe’s make this a cool place to sit.
The best place for breakfast!
» Caro boutique hotel. This rather chique looking boutique hotel caught our eye when we walked around town. It’s in the perfect location and the rooms are even equipped with a free mini bar! Perfect for a romantic getaway. Book here.
In front of the SH Ingles Hotel with our suitsuit suitcases. Buy them here!
» If you don’t speak a bit of Spanish you might have some difficulties asking for directions. Most people in Valencia speak poor English. We advise you to learn a few sentences.
Remember that you can still apply for the Wanderlust & Costes competition! Win 2 suitcases from SuitSuit, Costes clothing worthy of €250,- plus a city trip for 2 with srprs.me! (best price ever!) Go here to apply!
Heeeerlijk <3 Ik krijg nu ook helemaal zin om naar Valencia te vliegen… En zo'n verrassingstripje wil ik ook super graag ooit nog eens doen, lijkt me zo spannend!!
I am off to Valencia at the end of june. Looking forward to it. I saved your tips!