Karen P, US, February 2025 Testimonials - Heaven on earth

Location of this former fisherman’s house - El Cabanyal (ground floor apartment) is the main appeal.El Cabanyal was a fisherman’s district & the charming colourful facades of the houses reflect this.The bonus of this property is proximity to Valencia’s stunning Malvarrosa Beach with its scenic promenade. Together with local traditional markets local cafes & shops made it great place for our week.Small & comfortable & after a slight key issue, we settled in. Some occasional street noise, but it did not impact us. Very comfortable bed & lots of storage space for clothes. 2 good AC units which provided warmth and cooling for summer. The apartment was warm enough in February with day time temperatures reaching 25 degrees, although chilly evenings after 7pm.Good transport : bus stop outside (No 19 to North Railway Station, a 5 minute walk to the Old town.The metro stops close by (Dr Lluch & Mediterrani) & a combination of lines 4 & 5 to get from & to the airport in 30 mins.Pilar provided useful local guide with restaurant recommendations all of which looked great. We preferred more informal dining options & can recommend the following:La Fabrica de Hielo - A culture centre hosting street food stalls, music & a great value bar! Mercader Cabanyal- Not far from the Cabanyal Area main market. Again a street food / burger/ tapas place for informal food & drinks.Pizzeria Ja Fritta - Tasty take on the Colzone Pizza, small & friendly fast food restaurant.