The 5 Best Typical Products of Valencia

Valencia's specialties aren't only on restaurant menus — they're in the markets, workshops and shops locals actually use. This is what hosts point guests toward, from a glass of horchata to a souvenir worth taking home.

The 5 most popular of 13 typical picks our hosts recommend — food, drinks, markets and the odd souvenir shop, all distinctly Valencian.

La Postalera

La Postalera is by far the best gift store you can find in Valencia.

You cannot leave this wonderful city without popping into this store and seeing the beautiful calamites and stunning cards for sale inside.

They are all very original and colorful.

In addition to the magnets and postcards they also have very cute and good quality shoppers.

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Agua de Valencia

Don't be fooled by its name, it's not water!

It's a refreshing blend of fresh orange juice, cava (sparkling wine), gin and a touch of sugar and it's perfect for celebrating.

If you visit Valencia, we recommend you try it at Café de Las Horas, near Plaza de la Virgen.

It is the ideal place to enjoy this delicious local tradition.

Click on the map below for directions to the site. cheers!

Valencian almuerzo

In Valencia, the morning starts calmly. Here the locals wait for the famous "esmorzaret" between 9:00 and 12:00 with almost religious reverence.

This is a good sandwich, peanuts and olives, accompanied by a drink and a good coffee.

If you are a curious traveler, you can't miss this culinary experience. We recommend you to try it at "El Trocito del Medio", a typical Valencian restaurant located near the central market.

They have a varied menu of bocadillos of excellent quality at very affordable prices.

But be careful with the time! It is only available until 12:00.

The horchata

In the streets you can find some carts of the Valencian company Món Orxata.

These carts sell the best unpasteurized natural horchata, certified organic and made with Valencian tigernut milk with Protected Designation of Origin, produced by family farmers who grow it exclusively for the horchata carts.

All the carts are ecological and sustainable, powered by solar energy and cooled with ice. They do not emit gases, noise, pollution, nor do they need electrical connection, nor do they consume energy.

Neighborhood markets

The street markets in Valencia fill the city almost every day with all kinds of items at very good prices.If you're looking for a gift but don't know what to buy, this is a good place to start.

Generally, street markets are open from 09:00 hours until 14:00 hours.

Monday: Ruzafa street market (around the Ruzafa Church)
Monday: Centro street market (around the Lonja de la Seda)
Tuesday: Jerusalem street market (around Calle Convent de Jerusalem)
Thursday: Cabañal street market (around Calle Mediterraneo)