El Carmen District

The El Carmen district, in Valencia

The El Carmen district is the historic and bohemian heart of Valencia, a maze of medieval alleys and street art. The Valencia audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this district full of charm and life, between old vestiges and lively atmosphere.

The medieval and bohemian district

The El Carmen district is the oldest and most picturesque of Valencia, nestled in the heart of the old town, between the old Arab and Christian walls. This maze of narrow and winding alleys, small squares and old houses has kept the atmosphere of medieval and Renaissance Valencia. It is today the liveliest and most bohemian district of the town: artists, bars, cafés, restaurants and shops maintain there a lively atmosphere, by day and by night. El Carmen is also famous for its street art: its walls are covered with colourful frescoes and graffiti, which make the old heritage and the contemporary creation dialogue. There you discover emblematic monuments like the Torres de Serranos, the Portal de la Valldigna or the Plaza del Carmen, vestiges of the glorious past of the town. To stroll in its alleys is one of the finest ways to grasp the soul of Valencia. A historic and creative heart, the El Carmen district is a must-see stop.

What to see

Here you wander in the oldest district of Valencia, between the old Arab and Christian walls, a maze of medieval alleys, small squares and old houses, the most bohemian and lively district of the town, famous for its colourful street art and its bars, where you discover the Torres de Serranos, the Portal de la Valldigna and the Plaza del Carmen. El Carmen is the historic heart of Valencia. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The El Carmen district extends in the heart of the old town of Valencia, reachable on foot. It is a public district freely accessible; the bars, restaurants and shops have their own hours. It is particularly lively in the evening. You discover it by strolling in its alleys.

What is the El Carmen district in Valencia?

The oldest and most picturesque district of Valencia, between the old Arab and Christian walls; a maze of medieval alleys and small squares, it is the most bohemian and lively district of the town, famous for its street art and its bars, where you discover the Torres de Serranos and the Portal de la Valldigna.

Where is the El Carmen district of Valencia?

In the heart of the old town of Valencia, in Spain.