The Best Places to Try Paella in Valencia

One thing many visitors look forward to when heading to Spain is the idea of enjoying a huge plate of bright yellow paella – probably washed down with a jug of iced sangria while sitting by the beach. But when you touch down in Valencia, you’ll quickly find out that the image most of us have of Spanish paella is not completely accurate. Valencia is famously the original home of paella and its inhabitants take the dish seriously, so you’re sure to learn a thing or two about it on your trip. The local dish uses rabbit, chicken and snails, and the finished result should be a shallow layer of rice with a golden brown hue. In fact, if the rice is piled high, it’s a sure sign you’re eating in a tourist trap. So where should you go for the real deal? Here’s our pick of some of the best places in town.