Everything you need to navigate the city, explore its iconic landmarks, and discover its top attractions—curated by people who live here, love here, host here.
The City: Valencia Essentials
Official Tourism
- Visit Valencia — The gold standard. Events calendar, booking engine, neighborhood guides, accessibility info. Download their app for offline maps.
- Valencian Community Tourism — Broader region: Costa Blanca, inland mountains, wine routes, festival calendar.
The Secret City (Our Favorites)
- Valencia Secreta — Hidden courtyards, speakeasy bars, forgotten museums, the Valencia locals actually go to. Spanish only but Google Translate works.
- Valencia Bonita — Beautifully photographed deep dives into neighborhoods, traditions, seasonal rituals. The “bonita” lens makes everything glow.
Practical Apps
- EMT Valencia — Bus/metro real-time, ticket purchase, route planner
- Valenbisi — Public bike share (subscription or pay-per-ride)
- Glovo/Uber Eats — food delivery
- AEMET — Spain’s meteorological agency. Trust their forecasts over generic apps.
Around You: Manises, City of Ceramic
The Heartbeat
- Manises Turismo — Official town tourism. Ceramic route maps, workshop directory, event calendar, guided tour booking. Start here.
- Museo de Cerámica de Manises — World-class collection (14th–20th century), temporary exhibitions, research library, a short walk from Casa Mayolica
- Manises City of Ceramics — The brand platform. Artisan directory, factory visit booking, ceramic experience marketplace.
Eat & Drink in Manises
Places to eat within walking distance of Casa Mayolica:
- Sant Joan Bistró — C/ Major, 20, 46940 Manises, Valencia
- KayRe RestoBar — C. Obispo Soler, 2, 46940 Manises, Valencia
- SUQUET Manises — Carrer Valencia, 34, 46940 Manises, Valencia
- Restaurante Mayor 55 — C/ Major, 55, 46940 Manises, Valencia
Filming in Manises
Manises is part of the Film Valencia network and runs a Film Office that helps productions find locations and arrange shooting permits (turismo@manises.es). Casa Mayolica itself is an established filming location — see our Filming and Shooting page.
Practical: The Nitty-Gritty
Getting Around
- Metro: Zone A (Manises) connects directly to Valencia city center
- Taxi: local taxi rank and ride apps serve Manises — ask us for current options
- Car rental: Available at Valencia Airport, a short ride away
- Walking: Manises center is 100% walkable. Wear comfortable shoes—ceramic tiles are beautiful but unforgiving.
Connectivity
- Casa Mayolica WiFi: Free WiFi throughout the house
- Mobile: EU roaming works. Non-EU: buy eSIM (Airalo, Holafly) or Vodafone/Orange tourist SIM at airport
- Post: Correos post office in the town center — stamps, packages, postcards
Language Survival Kit
| English | Spanish | Valencian | Italian |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hello / Goodbye | Hola / Adiós | Hola / Adéu | Ciao / Arrivederci |
| Please / Thanks | Por favor / Gracias | Si us plau / Gràcies | Per favore / Grazie |
| The check, please | La cuenta, por favor | El comte, si us plau | Il conto, per favore |
| A coffee with milk | Un café con leche | Un café amb llet | Un caffellatte |
| Where is…? | ¿Dónde está…? | On és…? | Dov’è…? |
| I don’t understand | No entiendo | No entenc | Non capisco |
| Do you speak English? | ¿Habla inglés? | Parla anglès? | Parla inglese? |
Need Something Specific?
We’re your concierge. Message us for: – Restaurant recommendations – Workshop recommendations – Taxi/transfer arrangements – Accessibility-specific recommendations – Kid-friendly / pet-friendly / mobility-specific plans – “Surprise me” days — we design them
Contact: – WhatsApp: +34 654 650 261 (voice notes welcome) – Email: home@casamayolica.com – In person: Knock on the blue door. We’re usually in the patio.
Casa Mayolica — Carrer de Sant Joan, Manises, City of Ceramic Where history meets hospitality, and we’ve already done the research for you.