Things to see near Casa Gabriel

Close to home

1. 1

   Serra Perenxisa

   Scrub and pine woods right next door: short walks with views over the orchards.

   Nature and trails

Half a day

1. 2

   Albufera Natural Park

   A lake, rice fields and a boat ride as the sun goes down.

   Nature and trails
2. 3

   El Palmar

   A village among canals where Valencian paella is taken seriously.

   Food and markets
3. 4

   El Saler beach

   Fine sand, dunes, and pine forests: a quieter beach on the edge of the national park.

   Beaches and sea
4. 5

   Malvarrosa beach

   The city beach: a seafront promenade, terraces and life until late.

   Beaches and sea
5. 6

   Central Market

   Modernist architecture, local produce and a bite to eat between the stalls.

   Food and markets
6. 7

   Ciutat Vella (old town)

   The cathedral, the Silk Exchange and narrow lanes: the old town is best explored on foot.

   Valencia city
7. 8

   Turia Gardens

   A long park where the river once ran; best enjoyed by bike.

   Valencia city
8. 9

   City of Arts and Sciences

   White architecture, a science museum and an aquarium in the old riverbed.

   Valencia city
9. 10

   Horchata in Alboraya

   Horchata and fartons in the town where tiger nuts are grown.

   Food and markets

Full day

1. 11

   Xàtiva

   A huge castle above the town and an unhurried old quarter.

   Historic towns
2. 12

   Cullera

   Long beaches and a castle looking out to sea from above the town.

   Beaches and sea
3. 13

   Chulilla and its hanging bridges

   A walk through the Turia gorge, with hanging bridges and a white village perched on the rock.

   Nature and trails
4. 14

   Sagunto

   A Roman theatre and a castle: centuries of history on a single hill.

   Historic towns