These games are much more than just sports; they are an invitation to discover the soul of our city. In this section, we’ve highlighted some of the city’s best dining spots and experiences.

More than just a restaurant, Alegal is a world of its own where gastronomy, design, and leisure culture blend together without any set rules. Its objective is clear: to offer Valencia something unique, balancing high cuisine, atmosphere, and lifestyle.

Bajoqueta Bar celebrates local produce and the beauty of simple things done well. Inspired by Valencia’s huerta, its menu showcases seasonal ingredients through flavourful, carefully crafted dishes. Highlights include crispy fried aubergines, artichoke with meat jus and foie gras, grilled skirt steak rice with sweet potato, and an irresistible lemon tart. An authentic space inspired by a traditional Valencian farmhouse.


In the heart of Valencia, @somosbarecito is one of those places where something is always happening. The perfect atmosphere to experience the city the way locals do..


Bar Cassalla is one of Valencia’s leading destinations for open-fire cooking. A place where local produce, fire and hospitality come together to create an authentic dining experience, perfect for discovering the city around a great table.

Next to the Turia Garden, Bar Cremaet invites visitors to discover one of Valencia’s most iconic beverages: the cremaet. A welcoming neighbourhood bar where local gastronomy, relaxed conversation and authentic Valencian culture come together around the table.


Very close to the Ciutat de València Stadium, home of the Gay Games Opening Ceremony, Bar Mistela is the perfect place to discover the authentic Valencian esmorzar. A welcoming and inclusive neighbourhood bar where you can share a table with locals, enjoy traditional cuisine and experience Valencia from the inside.


Discover the soul of El Cabanyal at @lasastreriavalencia. Gastronomy and design come together in a unique experience in one of the city’s most iconic neighbourhoods.


Descubre el alma del Cabanyal en @lasastreriavalencia. Un restaurante disfrutar de la gastronomía, el diseño y la historia de uno de los barrios más emblemáticos de Valencia.


We are a historic spring manufacturing factory transformed into a vibrant gastrocultural venue where music, art, and local gastronomy -made with locally sourced ingredients- come together. Enjoy DJ sessions during our afterwork gatherings and afternoon events, discover art exhibitions, and savor great food in an authentic, respectful, and 100% inclusive atmosphere. And if you bring your pet, they’re more than welcome too!


Palau Alameda is one of Valencia’s most iconic venues, where cuisine, leisure and events come together in one place. Through Àtic, La Gran Sala and Azza Premium Club, it offers unique experiences to enjoy the city from midday until the early hours. A destination designed for savouring, celebrating and creating unforgettable moments


PASQUAL+SHEILA is an International + Local Food restaurant concept in Valencia, combining international cuisine with local flavors. Enjoy breakfasts, lunches, dinners, artisan desserts, freshly baked bread and specialty coffee. Open every day with no days off and no siesta at our two locations: Plaza de la Reina and Avenida de Francia 14.


BIOPARC Valencia is an animals conservation park based on the zoo-immersion concept, where visitors explore recreations of natural habitats without visible barriers. Its “leisure with a purpose” approach aims to raise awareness about environmental protection and encourage a change in attitudes toward nature conservation and the preservation of endangered animal species.


Oceanogràfic Valencia, the largest aquarium in Europe, offers an immersion into marine life during the Gay Games. Its spaces recreate seas and oceans from around the world, bringing visitors closer to species, habitats and conservation messages. An accessible and enriching visit to enjoy your free time, discover the city and celebrate diversity beneath the sea too.


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