Digital Nomad’s Guide to Valencia

Valencia skyline showing domes, towers, and clouds against blue sky.

Valencia is an amaaazing city by the beach. It’s got impressive bike lanes, lots of plant-based food options, and many of the cafes are super nomad-friendly, with designated tables or areas for laptop work. 

Coffee Shops

Federal

C/ de l'Ambaixador Vich, 15, Ciutat Vella, 46002 València

Great coffee shop with a co-working table and some solid vegan food options.

Cafe exterior with yellow walls and tiled floors.

(Photo: Marc Z. Goldgrub)

Café ArtySana

Carrer de Dénia, 49, L'Eixample, 46004 València

A funky, art-filled space that’s perfect for plant-based nomads looking for coffee, food, wifi, and place to get work done.

Cafe interior with wood tables, chairs, and funky artwork on walls.

(Photo: Marc Z. Goldgrub)

Ubik Café

Carrer del Literat Azorín, 13, L'Eixample, 46003 València

A colourful bookstore/cafe/veg-friendly restaurant with a small designated co-working area. 

Cafe wall reading "UBIKE CAFE" in colourful, cartoonish letter above drinks, bar counters.

(Photo: Marc Z. Goldgrub)

Restaurants

beGreen

Plaça de la Porta de la Mar, 4, L'Eixample, 46004 València

Excellent, sustainable, and veg-friendly (albeit not 100% plant-based) restaurant that’s perfect for grabbing a delicious, healthy lunch.

Bright, inviting, lengthy cafe interior.

(Photo: Marc Z. Goldgrub)

Cafe Madrigal

C. de Puerto Rico, 41, L'Eixample, 46006 València

Charming little vegan resto with high-quality food.

Restaurant exterior with blue walls and black sign.

(Photo: Marc Z. Goldgrub)

Oslo

C/ dels Catalans, 8, Ciutat Vella, 46001 València

Chic vegetarian restaurant, albeit a bit pricey.

Chic restaurant interior with bar counter.

(Photo: Marc Z. Goldgrub)

Parks and Recreation

Valencia Beach

Valencia is a beach town, and if you’re looking for recreation, hitting up its beautiful beach and boardwalk is top of the list.

Beach with blue sky and rows of palm trees.

(Photo: Marc Z. Goldgrub)

La Fabrica de Hielo

C/ de Pavia, 37, Poblats Marítims, 46011 València

Super cool indoor hub of food and drink stalls right by the beach. 

Building interior with natural light and hanging lanterns illuminating a brick-walled space with an array of chairs and plants.

(Photo: La Fabrica de Hielo)

Drugs and Alcohol

Alcohol: Legal drinking age in Spain is 18.

Cannabis: Cannabis use and cultivation is decriminalized in private settings, though public consumption or possession is illegal. Nonetheless, in certain regions, there are cannabis ‘clubs’ that seem to operate publicly in a manner that is not subject to enforcement.

Psychedelics: Possession and/or sale of the usual suspects appears to be illegal.