Free paella will be available at Mercado Central tomorrow in celebration of Valencia’s newest pedestrian plaza…
The fourth celebration of La Valentina is taking place from 2-8 May. Reflecting on improved urban spaces, and Valencia city as a whole, La Valentina celebrates Valencia itself. Throughout Nazaret, Nou Moles, Torrefiel and El Mercat, there will be celebrations.
Tomorrow, Saturday 7, a series of events will take place at the Mercado Central, in homage to the new pedestrianised zone in front of the Mercado Central, following Valencia’s recent pedestrianisation efforts for a greener, more sustainable Valencia.
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There will be visits, with guides available, through the Mercado Central, the church of Sant Joan, Les Covetes and the plaza. Traditional Valencian music will echo through the streets as a giant paella is cooked and served to the hungry locals. Just make sure you rock up before 12:15 when the tickets will be available for paella rations, and of course, drinks.
• Free paella at Mercat Central is just the start. The rest of the programmes will run between 11:00 and 17:00; find out more at La Valentina’s website.
Keep up to date with local news in Valencia here and you can also learn more about paella here.