The history of Valencia is linked to that of this maritime neighborhood.
El Cabanyal was a town in the 19th century (19),
It was called New Town of the Sea.
Even today it is a fishing district.
where life has another rhythm
and the old customs are still observed.
In Cabanyal there are barracks , fishermen's cottages,
tiled facades, colorful buildings
and modernist style buildings.
It has great architectural value.
Its alleys are a real labyrinth
and its buildings have a rather curious shape.
These features facilitate a social environment
and a very authentic lifestyle,
which has almost disappeared in large cities.
The Fishermen's Market, the Grao Market,
the houses on Sant Pere Street, La Reina,
Escalant or the Progrés and Amparo Guillem area
are areas worth visiting.
In addition, in recent times,
The new generations have set their sights on the beach
to fill it with cultural proposals.
This bohemian feeling has facilitated a revival of the neighborhood,
as has happened with other neighborhoods around the world.
The neighborhood enjoys a network of art collectives
and theatre companies with many projects underway.
For example, the El Musical theater,
which has reopened its doors,
or the Cabanyal Íntim festival,
which takes place in spring and uses historic houses
to set the stage.
If we want to enjoy good rice,
you have to go to Casa Carmela.
If what we want are the best tapas in the wine cellar,
then we must go to Casa Montaña.
We also have other more modern options
but equally serious and appetizing.
Like the Anyora vermouth shop or the Fumiferro brasserie.
If we prefer to go out for a beer,
It is best to accompany them with La Peseta tortillas
or the giant sandwiches from La Pascuala and La Paca.
To finish the afternoon, and if we want the night too,
we can stop by The Ice Factory.
It is an independent cultural space
where there are also street food stalls .
Picture. We see one of the neighborhood's typical low-rise houses on Rosario Street, painted white and blue. Its facade features graffiti-style eyes with the phrase "Nothing in vain, everything in wine" and bicycles propped up.