Valencia day trip from Moraira
Valencia: a day in the city from Moraira
Valencia lies about 120 kilometres north of Moraira. By the AP-7, toll-free since January 2020, the drive takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes; on busy Sundays it can be an hour and a half. That makes a day trip to Valencia perfectly feasible, especially if you set off early. Below is what you can see in one day and how best to get there.
The old city: market, Lonja and cathedral
Begin the day in the old city, because the market closes in the middle of the afternoon.
Mercado Central
Opening hours: Mon–Sat 07:30–15:00; closed on Sundays and public holidays
What: more than 250 stalls of fresh produce in a modernist market hall of iron, tiles and stained glass
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Just by the market stands the Lonja de la Seda, the fifteenth-century silk exchange added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1996.
Lonja de la Seda
Opening hours: Mon–Sat 10:00–19:00, Sundays and public holidays 10:00–14:00
Admission: € 2 in 2026, concessions € 1; free on Sundays and public holidays
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A few minutes’ walk further is the cathedral, with the El Miguelete bell tower and the chapel of the Santo Cáliz, the chalice venerated in Valencia as the Holy Grail.
Jardín del Turia en de Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias
After the great flood of 1957 the river Turia was diverted around the city. The old river bed is now a park almost 8.5 kilometres long, with cycle and walking paths, sports grounds and gardens. At the seaward end the park finishes at the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, the complex of white, futuristic buildings that has come to define the image of Valencia. The park is flat and good for cycling too.
By car, or by train and bus
| Transport | Journey time (indicative) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Car via the AP-7 | ± 1 hr 15 min | Toll-free; often busier on Sunday afternoons |
| Bus (ALSA) | ± 2 hr 25 min | Twice a day in summer, once a day in winter |
| Bus to Gandia + C-1 train | ± 2 hr 45 min | Train Gandia – Valencia-Nord ± 1 hr 15 min |
Note: low-emission zone
Valencia has a low-emission zone (Zona de Bajas Emisiones). Check before you leave whether your own car or hire car is allowed into the city, or park on the edge and continue by public transport.
You can also drive to Gandia and take the train from there, which lets you combine the day with a visit to Gandia. For more on buses and trains from Moraira see public transport around Moraira, and for car hire see car hire in Moraira.
Addresses, times and prices
Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias
Address Avenida del Professor López Piñero 7, 46013 Valencia
Telephone +34 961 974 686
Oceanogràfic 35.90 to 43.05 euros for adults and 26.65 to 31.95 euros for children aged 4 to 12 — the price depends on the season
Museu de les Ciències 9.90 euros for adults and 7.60 euros for children; the Hemisfèric 8.90 and 6.90 euros
All three together about 44 to 51 euros for adults — buy online, as the price varies by day
In summer between 16 July and 31 August the Oceanogràfic is open until midnight
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The cathedral and the Santo Cáliz
Address Plaza de la Reina, 46003 Valencia
Telephone +34 963 918 127
Open Mon–Fri 10:30–18:30, Sat 10:30–17:30, Sundays and public holidays 14:00–17:30; last admission forty-five minutes before closing
Price 12 euros, or 6 euros for over-65s, students and children aged 8 to 17 — audio guide included
El Miguelete bell tower from 1 March to 30 November, daily 10:00–18:45
Torres de Serranos
Address Plaza de los Fueros, 46003 Valencia
Telephone +34 664 357 378
Open Mon–Sat 10:00–19:00, Sundays and public holidays 10:00–14:00
Price 2 euros, 1 euro reduced, and free on Sundays and public holidays
Parking
Free park-and-ride 536 spaces at València Sud metro station, since early 2026, with metro lines 1, 2 and 7 into the centre
In the centre the Plaça de la Reina car park (+34 960 179 785) and Mercat Central on the Plaza de la Ciudad de Brujas (+34 963 158 574), both open 24 hours
Note the low-emission zone covers the centre; the park-and-ride lies outside it
Valencia tourist office
Address Plaza del Ayuntamiento 1, 46002 Valencia
Telephone +34 963 524 908
Email infoturistica-ayuntamiento@visitvalencia.com
Open Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00, Sat 9:30–17:30, Sundays and public holidays 10:00–14:00
Valencia Tourist Card
Price 15.30 euros for 24 hours, 21.60 euros for 48 hours and 27.00 euros for 72 hours; children aged 6 to 12 slightly cheaper
Included all public transport in zones A and B, fourteen municipal museums and monuments including the Lonja and the Torres de Serranos, plus discounts
Not included the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias — there the card gives 10 per cent off
Where to eat paella
Nou Racó Carretera del Palmar 21, by the Albufera — +34 961 620 172, Tue–Sun 13:00–18:00
Casa Carmela Calle Isabel de Villena 155, on the Malvarrosa beach — +34 963 710 073, Tue–Sat 13:00–16:00
Note paella here is a midday dish, not an evening meal; booking is wise in season
Avoid the week of Las Fallas
During Las Fallas in March the centre of Valencia is largely closed to traffic, the car parks are full and it is extremely busy everywhere. In 2027 the official festival days are 15 to 19 March, with the cremà on Friday 19 March; in the weeks before there are already daily mascletàs. If you would rather experience it, come by public transport or park at a metro station on the edge of the city.
Planning the day
Set off early and start with the market, the Lonja and the cathedral. Eat around midday in the old city, a paella for instance: Valencia is regarded as the birthplace of this rice dish. In the afternoon walk or cycle through the Turia park to the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, then drive back. Anyone who also wants to see the beach at Valencia really needs a second day.
Valencia: the big city beyond
Valencia lies a little over an hour’s drive from Calamora — worth a day of architecture, paella and the Ciudad de las Artes.
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Frequently asked questions about a day trip to Valencia
How far is Valencia from Moraira?
Valencia is about 1 hour and 15 minutes by car from Moraira, by the toll-free AP-7 — far enough for a real day out, close enough to be back in the evening.
What should I see in Valencia?
The historic centre around the cathedral and the Lonja de la Seda, and the futuristic Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias — the science and opera complex that has become the symbol of the city.
Is the Mercado Central worth it?
Certainly. The Mercado Central is one of the largest covered markets in Europe, open every morning until around 15:00 — if only for a freshly squeezed orange juice.
Can I go by public transport?
Yes. Take the ALSA bus, or drive to Gandia and pick up the train to Valencia-Nord from there. Allow a full day if you want to see both the old city and the modern side.
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