When researching places to stay in Valencia, we came across this little gem. Carlos & Petra's apartment is so well placed for a city stay. Plaza del Ayuntamiento, which we used as our hub to get everywhere, is about a five minute walk from the apartment. There you will find shops and places to eat in abundance, along with all the transport links you will need - buses, metro and a great taxi rank. Taxi's were definitely our preferred method of getting about as they're very reasonably priced. That said, most of the main city can be visited on foot and there's so much to take in, it's well worth exploring.
On arrival, Petra was kind enough to allow us to check in early. She greeted us at the apartment with a bottle of wine and a big bowl of fresh fruit. After giving us a show round of the flat, a quick rundown of everything in close proximity and a very informative pack that tells you all you want to know about places to eat and see, she left us to it, but always just a quick message away!
The apartment itself was beautifully clean and the perfect size to accommodate our family of four. The kitchen has every utensil, pot, pan and tea/coffee making facility you will need, as well as loads of plates, bowls, mugs and cutlery. There is plenty of space to sit down and eat, whether it be the at the dining table or at the island. The living area is very comfortable, furnished with a large sofa, foot stool and television.
Two beautiful floor to ceiling wooden shutter doors that open out to balconies with different aspects. You're able to watch over the streets below with the hustle and bustle of daily life in this small part of town, with a lovely view of Plaza De D. Juan De Villarrasa gardens to the right.
Both bedrooms were well equipped with very comfortable beds (a pull out sofa bed for our two girls) and plenty of wardrobe and drawer space. If you're a townie, you won't be too bothered by the activity going on outside in the evening and will get a great night's sleep. If you are not, simply close the windows and shutters and the noise disappears completely.
The biggest plus for us was the apartment's close proximity to Mercat Central, the most beautiful building that accommodates 8000+ square metres of market space. Not a day went by without us visiting it and buying something. I challenge anyone to walk through it without making a purchase! The food is so fresh and varied, there's something for everyone - including a vegan burger stand that has an amazing array of food.
Carlos and Petra were fantastic hosts, always a quick message away with very helpful replies. Finding the right place to stay when on holiday is so important and this was the perfect base for us! Muchas gracious!