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Paterna
Skip as a base: sleep in Valencia and ride Metro line 1 out for the Torre Mudèjar and the cave quarter in half a day.
Paterna sits 5 km northwest of Valencia and reads as a suburb with a metro stop, but it holds two things Valencia does not: a 12th-century Moorish watchtower you can climb, and a hillside of cave dwellings lived in until recent decades. Both sit within a 10-minute walk of the metro. Come for half a day, or come back in late August for La Cordà, when the main street fires about 70,000 rockets in half an hour.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat and humidity); mid-August if you want quiet streets
- Airport
- VLC
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Paterna112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Paterna, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetyPaterna is a normal, safe Valencia suburb; the real risks are heat in July–August…
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All emergency services · 091 National police · 062 Guardia Civil (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckVLC Valencia Airport (Metro lines 3 and 5 to Valencia centre, then line 1 toward Paterna; about 1 h door to door (check current routes and times)).
- Getting aroundThe old core is walkable in 15 minutes end to end.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a bar€1.30–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- Beerdraught / supermarket can€2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5)€0.60–1.20 (≈ US$1–2)
- Metro or bus rideMetro Valencia–Paterna, single€2.10 (≈ US$3) (check current fare and zones)
- Budget bedHostel bed (Valencia), a night, per person€22 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, mid hotel (Valencia or Paterna), a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedDouble room, mid hotel (Valencia or Paterna), a night, per room€220 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €80 (≈ US$95) · High €150 (≈ US$180)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- VLC Valencia Airport (Metro lines 3 and 5 to Valencia centre, then line 1 toward Paterna; about 1 h door to door (check current routes and times))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Feb
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Mar
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Apr (5 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Paterna: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Feb
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
4 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
4 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
4 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The old core is walkable in 15 minutes end to end. Metro line 1 stops at Paterna station, about 10 min on foot from the Torre Mudèjar; the ride from Valencia centre is roughly 20–30 min (check the current timetable). Local buses (Línea A) run within the town for €1.50 paid to the driver. For the technology park and Heron City you want a car, a taxi or a bus.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30–40 min (check)
Metro line 1 from Paterna station
The obvious pairing: Paterna in the morning, Valencia for the afternoon and dinner.
Torrent
cautionDoor to door: About 30 min (check)
Metro line 1 toward Torrent, or bus
Another Valencia suburb with a small historic core; only if you are already on the line.
Door to door: About 1 h (check)
Metro line 1 north, or Cercanías C-6 from Valencia
Roman theatre and castle hill; a fuller day than Paterna itself.
Door to door: About 1 h 30 min (check)
Cercanías C-2 from Valencia Nord
Castle, old town and a market; go early in summer.
Door to door: About 1 h 45 min (check)
Cercanías C-3 from Valencia Nord
Cave wineries and a walled old town; better with a night.
Door to door: About 1 h 30 min (check)
Cercanías C-1 south from Valencia
Beach and a hilltop castle; a summer day out.
Door to door: About 1 h 45 min (check)
Cercanías C-1 from Valencia Nord
Beach, ducal palace and a busy old town.
El Puig
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h (check)
Cercanías C-6 north from Valencia
Monastery and a quiet village; short visit.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Valencia centre (recommended base)
Metro line 1 reaches Paterna in about 20 min; you get a full city for the evening.
Parque Tecnológico / Heron City area
Business hotels and the Kinépolis cinema complex; car-oriented, 3–4 km (1.9–2.5 mi) from the old core.Business hotels and the Kinépolis cinema complex; car-oriented, 1.9–2.5 mi (3–4 km) from the old core.
Paterna old core
Very few beds; only worth it if you are here for the August festivities.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, mid hotel (Valencia or Paterna)1 × 1 night × €110 | €110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €80 | €160 |
| Metro Valencia–Paterna, return2 × €4 · check current fare and zones | €8 |
| Local bus Línea A, single2 × €2 | €3 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €30 |
| Trip total≈ €166 per person per day, bed included | €331≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in euros; most travellers sleep in Valencia and spend only a day here. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a bar | €1.30–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Menu del día at lunch | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Bocadillo or a slice of pizza | €4–8 (≈ US$5–10) |
| Beer, draught / supermarket can | €2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5) / €0.60–1.20 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Metro Valencia–Paterna, single | €2.10 (≈ US$3) (check current fare and zones) |
| Local bus, single | €1.50 (≈ US$2) paid to the driver |
| Cinema ticket at Kinépolis | €8–11 (≈ US$10–13) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- La Cordà is a real pyrotechnic event: follow the town's official safety guidance and viewing arrangements for the night, and check them before you travel.
- Cave-dwelling sites are partly private homes; stay on marked paths and do not enter openings.
- Torre Mudèjar opens only Saturday and Sunday, 11:00–14:00, and is free; check current opening before you go.Torre Mudèjar opens only Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM, and is free; check current opening before you go.
- August nights are loud until the small hours during the festivities; book elsewhere if you want sleep.
Emergency numbers
- All emergency services
- 112
- National police
- 091
- Guardia Civil
- 062
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- All emergency services112
- National police091
- Guardia Civil062
Embassy
No embassies in Paterna; most are in Madrid, with consulates in Valencia (check your country's listing).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Metro Valencia → Paterna: about €2.10 (≈ US$3) single, about 20–30 min (check current fare and timetable)
- Local bus Línea A: €1.50 (≈ US$2), pay the driver
- Taxi Valencia centre → Paterna: €15–22 (≈ US$18–30) (check)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAN-toh KWES-tah)
- La cuenta, por favor — The bill, please (lah KWEN-tah por fah-VOR)
- ¿Dónde está el metro? — Where is the metro? (DON-deh es-TAH el MEH-troh)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (PWEH-doh pah-GAR kon tar-HEH-tah)
Tourist office: Carrer Metge Ballester 23, +34 963 053 124; winter Mon–Fri 09:00–14:00 and 16:30–19:00, Sat 09:00–14:00, summer afternoon hours shift later (check).
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Paterna. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat and humidity); mid-August if you want quiet streets · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 8 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Metro line 1 timetable and last-train field check for the Paterna–Valencia run.
- Torre Mudèjar weekend opening and cave-quarter walking route with photo anchors.
- La Cordà viewing rules and August crowd fixtures for the main street.
- Eat pages for the old core and the technology-park lunch belt.
Sources
- officialPaterna town council — tourism office
- officialLa Cordà de Paterna
- officialMetrovalencia
- secondaryWikivoyage: Paterna, revision 4703844 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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