Crew Tips: "Valencia is heaven on earth"

In our section "Crew Tips", a SWISS crew member reveals his or her favourite places in a SWISS destination. Find out first-hand where our crews like to eat, shop and enjoy the best views. This time, Cabin Crew Nora has fallen for the culinary and artistic city Valencia on the Spanish coast and tells us what makes it so unique. 

Nora: For a real foodie like me, Valencia is heaven on earth. Whether sweet treats, the unique Jamon or fresh fruit and vegetables from the Mercat Central, everyone will find something to suit their taste here. The beautiful city offers not only culinary but also historical highlights with many sights in the city centre.

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Cabin Crew Nora

Delicious food

Horchateria Santa Catalina

This traditional horchateria is located in Ciutat Vella, in the old town. For two centuries, the restaurant has been offering its guests horchata, a refreshing drink made from tiger nut milk. Be sure to try the famous fartons with it! For me, this incredibly delicious and airy pastry is like biting into a sweet, light cloud. You should try it once in your life. Simply heavenly! horchateriasantacatalina.com

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Horchateria Santa Catalina
Horchata, a refreshing drink made from tiger milk and faton, a delicious, fluffy pastry.
The popular Valencian drink horchata goes best with a faton, a delicious, fluffy pastry.
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BAR X at Mercado Colon

Mediterranean cuisine with a modern twist. Chef Ricard Camarena of Bar X often uses fresh products from his own garden. The bar is located in the Mercado Colon, which features regional products, bars and restaurants. Definitely worth a visit for an authentic experience. mercadocolon.es; bar-x.es

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Bar X
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Good shopping

Colla Monlleó

This ceramics and antiques shop in Plaza Redonda offers traditional pottery, plates and retro glasses. The circular square is also home to numerous souvenir shops. ceramicadevalenciacollamonlleo; instagram/collamonlleo.valencia

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Ceramics and antique shop Colla Monlleó

Trilles

Hand-woven baskets, handbags, wooden spoons and olive wood leaves. This shop is perfect for authentic handmade souvenirs and gifts. instagram.com/mueblestrilles

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The shop Trilles

 

Amazing views

El Miguelete (Torre del Micalet) 

The bell tower of Valencia Cathedral offers breathtaking views over the city. It is definitely worth climbing the more than 200 steps of the spiral staircase. catedraldevalencia.es

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El Miguelete
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Ciudad de las Artes y Ciencias

The Ciudad de las Artes y Ciencias is a must-see for modern architectural highlights and offers the largest aquarium in Europe, in addition to several museums. The huge complex is one of Spain's twelve treasures. cac.es; instagram.com/ciudadartesciencias.com