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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Valencia

16 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Valencia, Spain

Updated March 24, 2026
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The tiny house and garden.

Valencia, Spain

Cat House

This house's itty bitty size means no humans allowed.
The market at night.

Valencia, Spain

Central Market of Valencia

This amazing example of Valencian Art Nouveau looks more like a cathedral than a public market.

Valencia, Spain

Parque Gulliver

This massive fiberglass Gulliver turns every visitor into a Lilliputian.
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Chapel of the Holy Chalice at Valencia Cathedral in Valencia, Spain.

Valencia, Spain

Holy Chalice of Valencia

Of the many chalices in the running for the Holy Grail, this one in Valencia Cathedral sure looks the part.
The street art of El Carmen, Valencia.

Valencia, Spain

El Carme Street Art

Vibrant street art created with mixed media.

Valencia, Spain

La Mascletá

A daily pyrotechnic celebration marks a beloved tradition during Valencia's festival season.
The elongated and thin shape of the building

Valencia, Spain

La Estrecha House

With a facade that measures just 107 centimeters, this five-story building is one of the skinniest in Europe.
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Café Sant Jaume - Exterior

Valencia, Spain

Café Sant Jaume

Former 19th-century apothecary serves a top-tier version of Valencia's signature cocktail.
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Effigies that don’t win the vote are burned, like this one from 2022’s festival.

These Fantastic Spanish Sculptures Were Built to Burn

Las Fallas is both a "collective exorcism" and a celebration of craft.
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