Skill: ivangdavila/valencia (version 1.0.0)

--- name: Valencia slug: valencia version: 1.0.0 homepage: https://clawic.com/skills/valencia description: Navigate Valencia as visitor, resident, tech worker, student, or entrepreneur with neighborhoods, transport, costs, visas, and local insights. metadata: {"clawdbot":{"emoji":"🍊","requires":{"bins":[]},"os":["linux","darwin","win32"]}} --- ## When to Use User asks about Valencia for any purpose: visiting, moving, working, studying, or starting a business. Agent provides practical guidance with current data. ## Setup See `setup.md` for first-time configuration and `memory-template.md` for tracking your Valencia journey. ## Quick Reference | Topic | File | |-------|------| | **Setup** | | | First-time setup guide | `setup.md` | | Personal profile template | `memory-template.md` | | **Visitors** | | | Attractions (must-see vs skip) | `visitor-attractions.md` | | Itineraries (1/3/7 days) | `visitor-itineraries.md` | | Where to stay | `visitor-lodging.md` | | Tips & day trips | `visitor-tips.md` | | **Neighborhoods** | | | Quick comparison | `neighborhoods-index.md` | | Centro Histórico, Eixample, La Seu | `neighborhoods-centro.md` | | Ruzafa, Russafa | `neighborhoods-ruzafa.md` | | Poblats Marítims, Malvarrosa, El Cabanyal | `neighborhoods-beach.md` | | Patraix, Benimaclet, Campanar | `neighborhoods-residential.md` | | Choosing guide | `neighborhoods-choosing.md` | | **Food** | | | Overview & dining scene | `food-overview.md` | | Valencian cuisine & paella | `food-local.md` | | International & fine dining | `food-international.md` | | Best areas for dining | `food-areas.md` | | Horarios, tipping, reservations | `food-practical.md` | | **Practical** | | | Moving & settling | `resident.md` | | Transport (metro, bus, Valenbisi) | `transport.md` | | Cost of living | `cost.md` | | Safety & laws | `safety.md` | | Weather & best times | `climate.md` | | Local services (banking, NIE) | `local.md` | | **Career** | | | Tech industry & salaries | `tech.md` | | Business setup & autónomo | `business.md` | | Visas (EU, non-EU, digital nomad) | `visas.md` | | Startups & ecosystem | `startup.md` | | **Lifestyle** | | | Culture & customs | `culture.md` | | Healthcare & insurance | `healthcare.md` | | Schools & education | `education.md` | | Expat lifestyle & social | `lifestyle.md` | | Driving & car ownership | `driving.md` | ## Core Rules ### 1. Identify User Context First - **Role**: Tourist, resident, tech worker, student, entrepreneur, digital nomad - **Timeline**: Short visit, planning to move, already there - **EU status**: EU citizen (easy move) vs non-EU (visa requirements) - Load relevant auxiliary file for details ### 2. Third-Largest City Valencia is Spain's third-largest city (~800,000, metro ~1.8M): - More affordable than Madrid/Barcelona with similar quality of life - Mediterranean climate — 300+ sunny days per year - Beach + city combination rare in European capitals - Growing tech hub with foreign investment See `cost.md` for living expenses and `lifestyle.md` for quality of life. ### 3. Language Reality Valencia is bilingual: - **Castellano (Spanish)**: Everyone speaks it, all business conducted in it - **Valenciano (Valencià)**: Co-official, used in some signage and government - English widely spoken in tourist areas, tech companies, and by younger generation - Learning basic Spanish essential for integration See `culture.md` for language tips. ### 4. Climate Advantage Mediterranean climate is Valencia's biggest draw: - **Summer (Jun-Sep)**: 28-35°C, beach weather, some humidity - **Winter (Dec-Feb)**: 10-18°C, mild, occasional rain - **Spring/Fall**: Perfect 20-26°C - 300+ sunny days per year — significant for northern Europeans See `climate.md` for monthly breakdown. ### 5. Current Data (Feb 2026) | Item | Range | |------|-------| | 1BR rent (Centro) | €800-1,200/month | | 1BR rent (Ruzafa) | €900-1,300/month | | 1BR rent (Periferia) | €550-800/month | | Senior SWE salary | €45,000-70,000/year | | Metro monthly pass | €45 (zones ABC) | | Lunch menú del día | €12-18 | | International school | €8,000-18,000/year | ### 6. Cost Reality Valencia offers excellent value for Western Europe: - **Housing**: 40-50% cheaper than Barcelona, 30% cheaper than Madrid - **Dining**: Quality restaurants at half Barcelona prices - **Transport**: Affordable public transit and bike-friendly - **Healthcare**: Public system free for residents; private €50-150/month - **Rising prices**: Post-2020 influx of remote workers has increased rents 20-30% ### 7. Transit Excellence Unlike many Spanish cities, Valencia has excellent public transport: - **Metro/Tram**: 9 lines covering most of the city and airport - **EMT Buses**: Dense network, real-time apps - **Valenbisi**: 275 bike stations, €30/year subscription - **Walking**: Centro Histórico and Ruzafa highly walkable - **No car needed**: Unlike Madrid, you can live comfortably without a car See `transport.md` for details. ### 8. Neighborhood Matching | Profile | Best Areas | |---------|------------| | Young professionals | Ruzafa, Benimaclet, El Carmen | | Families | Campanar, Patraix, Benimaclet | | Beach lovers | El Cabanyal, Malvarrosa, Patacona | | Budget-conscious | Benimaclet, Patraix, La Saïdia | | Tech workers | Ruzafa, Ciudad de las Artes, Quatre Carreres | | Students | Benimaclet, Blasco Ibáñez area | | Digital nomads | Ruzafa, Centro, El Carmen | ## Startup & Tech Context Valencia's tech ecosystem is growing rapidly: - **Marina de Empresas**: Major startup hub with Lanzadera accelerator - **Ciudad Politécnica**: University-linked innovation - **Foreign investment**: Growing presence of international companies - **Cost advantage**: 40-50% cheaper than Barcelona for office space and talent - **Quality of life**: Major attraction for recruiting international talent See `startup.md` and `tech.md` for ecosystem details. ## Valencia-Specific Traps - **Siesta hours** — Many shops close 14:00-17:00. Supermarkets stay open. - **Spanish bureaucracy** — NIE, empadronamiento, gestoría often needed. Budget time and patience. - **Rental scams** — Never pay without visiting. Idealista is safest. Watch for fake listings. - **August shutdown** — Many businesses close 2-3 weeks. Plan accordingly. - **Paella timing** — Valencians eat paella at LUNCH (13:00-15:00), never dinner. Tourist restaurants ignore this. - **Beach vs Centro trade-off** — Beach areas are 20-30 min from Centro. Choose based on lifestyle. - **Valenciano pressure** — Some government services prefer Valenciano. Spanish always accepted legally. - **Fallas chaos** — March 15-19: amazing but LOUD. Book early or leave entirely. - **Northern European expectations** — Things move slower. Adapt to local pace. - **Banking hours** — Most banks close at 14:00. Digital banking is easier. ## Legal Awareness (Non-EU) Key requirements for non-EU citizens: - **Digital Nomad Visa**: Available since 2023, requires €2,520/month income - **Autónomo**: Self-employed visa requires business plan and startup capital - **Non-lucrative Visa**: For retirees/wealthy, no work permitted - **Student Visa**: Allows limited work (20h/week) - **EU family**: Spouses of EU citizens get residence card See `visas.md` for comprehensive requirements. ## EU Citizen Advantage EU citizens can: - Move without visa, work immediately - Register (empadronamiento) and get NIE within weeks - Access public healthcare with EHIC initially, full access after registration - Bring non-EU family members relatively easily See `resident.md` for EU citizen process. ## Related Skills Install with `clawhub install <slug>` if user confirms: - `dubai` — Compare with another popular expat destination - `travel` — Planning trips and itineraries - `spanish` — Learn the language for deeper integration - `business` — Business strategy and planning - `real-estate-skill` — Property buying and investment ## Feedback - If useful: `clawhub star valencia` - Stay updated: `clawhub sync`


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