What's new in Valencia

Valencia never stops. The city is increasingly accessible and sustainable, and it improves its cultural and leisure activities year after year. That's why there are always new reasons to visit.

1.    Valencia celebrates the year of Sorolla

Almost 20 kilometers of beach, more than 2 million square meters of gardens, affordable mass transit and quality health care are some of the factors that make Valencia the best city in the world to live in, according to the InterNations ranking, the largest community of expats.

Madrid and Valencia have never been so close. Thanks to the entry of companies such as the Spanish-Italian entity Iryo, which is starting now; the French company Ouigo, which began operating recently; and the Spanish firm AVLO from Renfe, it is now possible to travel by high-speed train between Madrid and Valencia in less than two hours at a more affordable price.  

Yesterday, at Quique Dacosta’s Arros QD restaurant in London, 50 Best announced that The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023 awards will be hosted in the city of Valencia, Spain in June 2023. 

Valencia has earned this recognition thanks to its model of sustainable urban development and it leading commitment to becoming a climate-neutral and smart city by 2030.

Valencia has been chosen as the European Green Capital 2024, a distinction with which the European Commission recognises and rewards cities* which have implemented projects that reduce their environmental impact and improve quality of life for residents. 

The singular and iconic Plaza de la Reina in Valencia is open once more after the remodeling work that has turned its almost 12,000 m2 into pedestrian areas. After several months of work, the entire area is again open to visitors, who will be able to access it from anywhere on foot, and by car from Calle de la Paz. There is a two-story underground garage, which has also been completely remodeled. 

Valencia's commitment to sustainability is once again being recognized throughout Europe with the city's selection as one of the two finalists, together with Cagliari (Italy), for the title of European Green Capital 2024.

The city of Valencia - 2022’s World Design Capital - is opening new cultural centres and transforming itself with artistic displays to showcase its contribution to the world of design, art and architecture. 

The city champions sustainable mobility by opening metro line 10, which, for the first time, connects the area of the City of Arts and Sciences with the center. It is also expanding its nighttime bus network to provide 24-hour service.