Valencia - suggestions for day trips
Hi everyone!
I’ll be spending 5 full days in Valencia (+ 1 additional day before my flight at 20) at the end of April / beginning of May, and I’m trying to plan my itinerary. Besides the city itself, I would like to explore the surroundings, as I always like towns/villages/natural sites more than big cities. As a premise, my travel style is naturally and spontaneously fast-paced, so I wouldn't mind not having too much time to "relax".
So far I have:
- Day 1: Valencia city center
- Day 2: City of Arts and Sciences (including aquarium + museum)
- Day 3: Montanejos (I’ve already booked a guided tour, but I can still cancel it)
That leaves me with 2 more days - excluding the 6th one, which I'd prefer to spend in Valencia, since I wouldn't like to be far from the airport - and I’m considering these options for day trips:
- Cuenca
- Peñíscola + Sagunto (same direction, thought about combining them)
- Xàtiva
- Cala del Moraig (guided hiking excursion)
The problem is I have 4 options but only 2 days, so I need to cut one.
So my questions:
Which of these day trips would you consider must-see / most spectacular?
Which ones are more “skippable” or similar to each other?
Is Montanejos worth keeping, or would you swap it for one of the others?
Does it make sense to combine Peñíscola and Sagunto in one day, or is that too rushed?
Would love to hear your experiences and what you’d prioritize! Please note that I can only rely on public transport or guided tours.
Thanks a lot in advance 🙏