For your next vacation in Spain, are you wondering where are the areas of Valencia to avoid and the best places to stay for tourists?

In fact, even though Valencia in Spain is not a dangerous city, it pays to find out about the best places to stay. Indeed, we avoid ending up in a red district of Valencia or without interest for tourists.

So here is a guide with the map of the districts of Valencia in Spain. You will also find good advice on finding the best neighborhood for a tourist stay or a seaside holiday.

Is Valencia in Spain dangerous?

NO, Valencia, like other cities in Spain ( Alicante , Seville , Malaga ), is ranked among the safest cities in Europe.

This is confirmed by the 2024 ranking of European cities' crime rates, where Valencia is positioned at the bottom of the table. With a very low crime index of less than 32, Valencia can be proud to be among the least crime-ridden cities in Europe.

In comparison, Valencia in Spain is much less dangerous than Nice , Montpellier , Rome , Naples or London.

However, we must take into account the subjective side of this type of classification which only takes into account the opinions or feelings of Internet users and no official figures.

Is Valencia safe for tourists?

YES Valencia is a very pleasant city which attracts many holidaymakers who stay there in complete safety.

In fact, Valencia is one of the most dynamic tourist destinations in Europe as it offers a full range of activities and sights to suit all tastes and types of tourism.

Tourism in Valencia combines historical heritage, traditions, culture, modernity and seaside pleasures. Its architecture which goes from the 1st century BC to the futuristic monuments of the 21st century. Its golden beaches are located just 15 minutes from the city center! Valence therefore has all the assets to make tourists feel safe and comfortable.

But we must not forget that tourists must be careful. Because, as in all tourist towns, there is petty crime (scams, snatching thefts, pickpockets).

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Map of Valencia neighborhoods to avoid

Valencia is a very large city in Spain which has 19 districts, a list of which can be found on Wikipedia . Each of the 19 districts is made up of several small neighborhoods (barrios).

Here are the 3 main districts and neighborhoods of central Valencia in Spain:

• Ciutat Vella district which includes 6 districts: La Seu - La Xerea - El Carmen - El Pilar - El Mercat - Sant Francesc.
• L'Eixample district which includes 3 districts: Ruzafa - El Pla del Remei - Gran Vía.
• Outer walls district which includes 4 districts: El Botànic - La Roqueta - La Petxina - Arrancapins.

To identify the districts and neighborhoods of Valencia to avoid and the best places to stay, here's an interactive map that makes it easier to locate them: Google Maps

Areas of Valencia to avoid

In Valencia, there are no safety issues and therefore no particular neighborhoods to avoid. The only areas to avoid in Valencia for a tourist stay are those too far from tourist attractions or poorly served by public transport.

But, according to some websites and traveler forums, there are still a few neighborhoods to avoid due to their bad reputation. Indeed, as in all the big European cities, there are districts poorer than others with social misery and a lot of unemployment. These are neighborhoods where drugs and violence can gradually take hold.

Without being dangerous neighborhoods in Valencia, these neighborhoods have a bad reputation on the net:

• The beautiful neighborhood El Cabanyal in the district of Poblats Marítims. Some say it is dangerous while others call it “cool” then ???
• Nazareth
• Benicalap
• Casitas Roses (because of drug problems) in the beautiful district of Malvarosa. See article on Europapress.es.

Click on the link for each district for their google map location.

Best neighborhoods in Valencia to stay

Valencia has many beautiful neighborhoods where it is pleasant to stay. According to local real estate agencies, here are the 10 best neighborhoods in Valencia to choose accommodation:

• Ruzafa in L'eixample
• El Carmen
• patrix
• The Pla del Real
• Benimaclet
• head start
• campanar
• Benimaclet
• Maritime Villages
• lost island

All of these neighborhoods are cool, but I'm not going to introduce them to you all! I am only going to recommend below the 2 areas of Valencia that are the most popular with tourists and holidaymakers.

Best area of ​​Valencia to visit

To visit the most beautiful tourist sites in Valencia on foot, the best area is undoubtedly the Ciutat Vella district.

Ciutat Vella district in the center of Valencia

The Ciutat Vella district is located in the center of Valencia. It is bounded to the north by the Parc de la Turia, to the south by the Arena of Valencia and the train station.

See the location of this neighborhood

Ciutat Vella tourist district of Valencia

The Ciutat Vella district is the historical and tourist center of Valencia. It brings together the emblematic sites of the city (central market, cathedral, Plaza de la Reina, Plaza del Carmen) but also many museums, shops, bars and restaurants.

It includes 6 small neighborhoods (La Seu, La Xerea, El Carmen, El Pilar, El Mercat and Sant Francesc) which are all interesting for a tourist stay.

However, El Carmen is the historic heart of Valencia which the Spanish call the Casco antiguo. It is in this district that we find the Torres de Quart, the Torres de Serranos, the Valencian Institute of Modern Art (IVAM), the Church of Carmen, the house museum of the painter José Benlliure.

Where to stay in the Ciutat Vella district of Valencia?

If you are looking for the best location for a tourist stay, I recommend the hotel: Palacio Vallier.

This is one of the most beautiful hotels in Valencia in the El Carmen district. It is ideally located for visiting Valencia on foot as it is only 100 meters from the Basilica of Our Lady of the Disabled, 900 meters from the González Martí National Museum of Ceramics and Decorative Arts and 11 minutes' walk from the central market.

Best area of ​​Valencia for the beach

Many tourists choose to stay in Valencia to enjoy the pleasures of the beach while being in a lively city. For these tourists and vacationers, the ideal area in Valencia is El Poblats Marítims.

See the location of this neighborhood

Poblats Maritims beach district of Valencia

Poblats Maritims is made up of the districts of Nazaret, el Grao, Cabanyal, Malavarrosa (avoiding the Casitas Rosas sector), Beteró and Canyamelar.

This large area of ​​Valencia is bordered by the beaches of Malvarrosa, Pataconas, Arenas, the port and the Marina of Valencia.

Although this area is a bit far from the city center (5 to 6 km), it is very well served by public transport.

Where to stay in the Valencia beach district?

For accommodation facing the sea with direct access to the beach and only 4,5 km from the centre of Valencia, here is the magnificent hotel I recommend: Las Arenas Balneario Resort.

Affordable hotel in Valencia beach district

Here's a great place for those looking for affordable accommodation: YOU & CO. Saler Beach Boutique

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How to visit Valencia in Spain?

Here are two convenient and interesting ways to see the must-see sites in Philadelphia:

Free Tour of Valencia in Spain

Visit of the City of Arts and Sciences