A few of my favourite things..

Valencia is full of cafes, restaurants and tapas bars which offer world wide cuisine as well as traditional dishes from the region. Valencia is particularly famous for paella (which originates from Valencia) and other rice dishes. However, there is a huge choice and variety of cuisine. I have come across Italians, American style food, sushi and oriental restaurants to name a few. Living in Spain, I have noted the different eating customs: For example, restaurants won't usually be open for dinner before 8pm and the prime time to eat is between 9pm-10pm. We have been caught out a few times! Also the spaniards like to have their main meal at lunch times, (followed by a siesta!) with something lighter for dinner such as Tapas. Here are some of my favourite places to eat:

1) Paella on the beach... 'El Coso' is one of the many restaurants along the beach front, and my personal fave for paella and sangria:

2) Cafe Infanta (Plaza Tossal-Old Town) By far the best Tapas ever and the perfect place to take visitors- very fancy, but affordable!

3) Bakery Burger (Blasco Ibanez- right by Uni) This is a very pretty shabby chic decorated cafe. We loved going here after Uni for a typical Spanish 'Cafe con leche' and 'tostados con tomate' breakfast, or to take our laptops to do work as a change of scenery from the flat!

4) Black Turtle (Blasco Ibanez) An American style cuisine with amazing burgers and unusual toppings!

5) 100 M- 100 Mondaditos is everywhere in Valencia, (and the whole of Spain) Not the best quality food, but very cheap with quick service! A vast choice of mini bocadillos, salads, tapas etc. On Wednesdays and Sundays, most things are 1 euro- including a pint of beer or tinto de verano! Great for the student budget!

6) Llao llao- I have discovered frozen yoghurt and can't get enough! You choose your size of yoghurt and then whatever toppings you want! The smoothies are also delicious! The perfect mid shopping snack or pudding!