The Best Independent Bookstores In Valencia

Valencia is a highly-cultured city, home to one of Spain’s oldest and best-regarded universities and a large community of artists – so it’s no surprise that it also boasts an excellent selection of independent bookshops. Every neighbourhood has its own public library where you’re welcome to browse, but if you want a book or two to take home here’s our list of the best places to look.

1. Libreria Paris

Bookstore

Situated on the north end of Plaza de la Virgin, this bargain basement store has a wide range of books at unbeatable prices. There are two sister shops in town and all are well stocked with city guides, Spanish classics and children’s books. It’s also a great place to pick up Spanish cookbooks.

2. IVAM (Institute Valenciá d'Art Modern)

Building, School, Museum

Art lovers will enjoy the city’s museum bookshops, the best of which can be found at the IVAM. They sell a comprehensive range of biographies and art books about international and contemporary Spanish artists such as Julio Gonzalez. There’s a wide selection of art magazines, hand printed books, cheap exhibition posters, limited edition prints and gifts.

3. The Prehistory Museum of Valencia

Museum

The bookshop of the Prehistory Museum is the perfect place for anyone interested in discovering more about Valencia’s many past occupants and the buildings and artifacts they left behind.

4. Fan Set - La llibreria de l'octubre

Coffee Shop, Market, Coffee, Mediterranean, Spanish

Next door you’ll find another gem. A beautiful steel-frame building which was once a textile market, it’s now a cultural centre with a bookshop and coffee shop on the ground floor. It specialises in fiction and translated classics and has a pretty mural depicting the original function of the building. The lower floor is a gallery hosting photography and art exhibitions.