Valencia New Years Eve 2024

Guide to new years eve in Valencia. Top fireworks, parties, hotels & restaurants for NYE 2023-2024

Should you find yourself in Valencia for New Year, you'll be spoiled for choice when it comes to exploring this beautiful city. Its heady mixture of historical architecture like the Church of San Nicolas and the Palacio del Marques de Dos Aguas, coupled with the ultra modern, L'Oceanografic and the City of the Arts and Sciences, is truly a wonder to look at.

Go shopping in the bustling Placa del Mercat and peruse the fresh fruit and vegetables, chocolates, souvenirs and spices. Grab a drink and a snack at one of the bistros and enjoy perusing the area. Or enjoy the warmer festive climate by taking a stroll through the huge Turia Gardens, a great spot for outdoor fans, cyclists, runners and keen photographers.

If you are in Valencia during December then venture to Plaza Ayuntamiento to see the large Christmas Tree and festive lights, or if you want to get your skates on there are usually icerinks in a couple of the shopping malls, El Saler and Aqua. If you want some festive treats then look out for the market in front of the Cathedral on Plaza de la Reina that sells traditional sweets, including delicious marzipan, nougat (Turron) and Spanish shortbread (Polvoron), nom nom! There's also the Mercado de Navidad del Mercado Central.

For some carnival fun, take yourselves off to the Port of Valencia, around Calle Ingeniero Manuel Soto and la Avenida de Francia for the Christmas Funfair, from 1st December to 22nd January, with rides, candy floss and lots of fun.

New Years Eve Fireworks

It's all happening on New Years Eve in Valencia, head to Plaza del Ayuntamiento for the big countdown and party the night away with live DJs and fireworks. This is usually a huge free party so remember it will be busy!

New Year Traditions

It's a fabulous tradition in Spain to eat 12 grapes while the bells chime in the new year, just in case you're looking around wondering if people are trying to fit in their 5-a day for 31st December. No, they are eating one grape for every bell chime and then if you've got some on hand, washing it all down with a good cava!

Parties & Events

If you are looking for nightlife then you should head to Barrio del Carmen in Valencia's Old Town packed with bars, nightclubs and restaurants all holding some great new year parties, a fantastic alternative for bringing in the new year.

New Years Eve Hotels

If you're spending New Year in Valencia then make sure you book your accommodation in advance to ensure you get the place you want, and also be sure to check out what events are taking place as many local hotels host their own new year parties. Popular choices include:

Caro Hotel
Hostal Venecia
Hospes Palau de la Mar Hotel
The Westin Valencia
Vincci Mercat

You can search for deals at all of these venues, plus all of the top Valencia new year hotels here.

NYE Restaurants

Enjoy some Spanish cuisine at one of the many inviting restaurants including:

Meat Market
Santa Rita
Restaurante Nou Chocomeli
Nozomi Sushi Bar
Ricard Camarena Restaurant

NYE Live Stream

With a lack of TV coverage your best viewing option is probably to find a live webcam stream. There are a few great live webcams from around Valencia

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