Valencia: Bars & Nightlife

Many Spanish cities are often described as party destinations in foreign travel guides. But Valencia is considered to have the best nightlife of them all, even by the Spaniards themselves. This is partly because of the large student population. The locals go out late, usually after 11pm, and most bars stay open until 3am or even later. The city’s main party street is Carrer dels Cavallers in the Del Carmen neighbourhood. Come here for a mix of tascas (taverns), bars, and clubs. You can simply ask around to find out which nightclubs are in vogue at the moment, but here are some recommendations: