The rattle of boats and horses has given way to the flapping of suitcases and bicycles on the tiles of El Cabanyal. What was once the fishermen’s quarter of Valencia is becoming one of the most attractive spots in the field of culture and gastronomy in Valencia. A boom that is not exempt from urban planning controversy, tourism debate and neighborhood problems.
Despite all this, El Cabanyal-Canyamelar is today one of the most important essential neighborhoods to live in Valencia. That’s why we’re suggesting 20 must-see spots in the neighborhood, and one reason why you have to visit them.
The Ice Factory
It began as an independent cultural space in front of the beach and has become a reference in the city.
📍 Carrer de Pavia, 37.
Viva Napoli
viva Napoli! That’s what you’ll probably shout as you leave an eponymous restaurant in El Cabanyal specializing in Neapolitan pizza (the real kind, the one that’s a World Heritage Site) from a subway.
📍 Carrer de la Reina, 60.
Ca La Mar
Besides being an excellent tapas bar, it is a meeting point for the neighbors of the neighborhood. It could not be more local.
📍 Carrer de Just Vilar, 19.
The Musical
A former movie theater from the 1920s converted into a cultural center specializing in theater, dance, concerts and conferences.
📍 Plaça del Rosari, 3.
Mountain House
One of the establishments with more tradition and personality in Valencia. It was founded in 1836 and in 2023 it was elected the best wine bar in Spain.
📍 Carrer de Josep Benlliure, 69.
Las Arenas
Las Arenas spa and hotel is one of the most exclusive resorts in the city. It is located on the beachfront and its terrace is one of the best in Valencia.
La Pascuala
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The most famous XXL sandwich bar in the capital of the Turia. It is the baptismal font of every lunch lover.
📍 Carrer del Dr. Lluch, 299.
Merchant
Mercader is the new gastronomic space in the Cabanyal neighborhood. It has a dozen stalls with very different proposals in the facilities of the old Soler Cooperage.
📍Joan Mercader, 16.
Mercabanyal
Mercabanyal is an outdoor space of 1,200 square meters dedicated to gastronomic enjoyment with a dozen outdoor stalls and early evening entertainment.
📍Eugenia Viñes, 255.
Ca Rakel
At the end of 2023, a professional jury awarded the Special Cacau d’Or prize to Ca Rakel, a restaurant in Poblats Marítims and a staunch defender of the lunch culture.
📍Dr. Lluch, 9.
The Xarranta
Casual bar and cafeteria. Ideal for going out to dinner with friends, having an afternoon coffee and spending hours talking.
📍 Carrer Reina, 70.
Trattoria Piemontese
This small trattoria mixes the best of Italy and Valencia. Its cuisine has become a reference in the neighborhood because from El Cabanyal it takes us to the best cuisine of northern Italy.
📍 Escalante 191.
El Cabanyal Market
Where lifelong neighbors go to do their weekly shopping. Valencia is a city of good markets, and this is one of them.
📍Carrer de Martí Grajales, 4.
Sea of Amura
Gastronomy of the neighborhood (we recommend its seasonal titaina). It is more than a tapas bar. We are talking about a social and musical meeting point in El Cabanyal.
📍 Carrer del Progrés, 159.
Fumiferro Cabanyal
It is the grill of El Cabanyal. Artisan cuisine, meat experts and a modern industrial style.
📍 Carrer de Vicent Ballester, 38.
Guillermo House
Tapas bar expert in anchovies. It is their star dish, served on a plate or in a sandwich. They are a treat you can’t pass up.
📍Carrer del Progrés, 15.
Customs Kiosk
Hidden between the old Las Ánimas building and the Alinghi team base is Quiosco Aduana, a restaurant that is a treat for fine palates of seafood and fish.
📍 Marina de Valencia.
Anyora
Anyora, an old wine cellar is resurrected as a restaurant and wine bar. It exudes modernity and tradition in equal parts. A must-have.
📍 Carrer d’en Vicent Gallart, 15.
La Tahona del Abuelo
Since 1886, this bakery has been one of the most visited in El Cabanyal. With artisan and quality bread.
📍 Carrer dels Àngels, 84.
La Batisfera
It was born as a bookstore and became an important cultural and gastronomic space in the neighborhood. Behind it are the creators of Ubik Café, in Ruzafa.
📍 Carrer de la Reina, 167.
Rice Museum
It is an old mill rehabilitated as the Rice Museum of the City of Valencia. The objective is to explain the process of cultivation, harvesting and industrialization of such an important asset of this land.
📍 Carrer del Rosari, 3.