Valencia’s city centre is split into three main zones: Centro, Ciutat Vella, and Ruzafa.A stroll around the Centro zone will lead to the discovery of Plaza de Toros (bull ring), Plaza del Ayuntamiento, and Mercado de Colon. This zone is perfect for shopping if you want to find Spanish brands such as Zara and Bershka at their lower Spanish prices or explore the famous El Corte Ingles. The zone is also rich with restaurants offering a wide range of cuisines; a couple of favourites being La Tagliatella and Lemongrass.Ciutat Vella or the ‘Old City’ makes for a very picturesque walk amongst the flurry of incredible Spanish buildings. One of the most popular attractions here is the Mercado Central which houses 1,300 market stalls selling fresh Valencian and Spanish produce.While in this area check out La Lonja de Seda which is across the plaza. This is the site of the old silk exchange and as an excellent example of Gothic architecture is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The gorgeous Plaza de la Reina and Plaza de la Virgen are great spots to enjoy an ice-cream in the heart of the city.In la Reina, you will find the Catedral de Valencia which hosts what is said to be The Holy Grail. The cathedral also has its emblematic Miguelete Tower which soars above the city. After scaling the 207 steps your reward is unrivalled panoramic views of Valencia.Ruzafa along with El Carmen which is a part of Ciutat Vella are the trendiest parts of the city. Both areas offer fantastic restaurants and bars as well as vintage shops and independent galleries. Two of my favourite restaurants were Paprika and The Black Turtle. Beaches: The Malvarrosa beach is beautiful and is populated most of the year. If you are looking for a quieter time on the beach minus volleyball and reggaetón then take the short bus ride from the city to El Saler. Here you will find miles of unspoilt white sand beaches.Best museums: IVAM; Museo de Belles Artes; and the Fallero Museum which runs through the history of the city’s weirdly wonderful annual Fallas festival which takes place in March.Shopping centres: Aqua, which is beside the City of Arts and Sciences ,and Bonaire. The latter requires a 40-minute bus journey, but is worth it if you are looking for a shopping mecca with huge stores and outlets.Nightlife: The city is full of late bars and nightclubs all catering for different tastes. For a cheaper night-out the area surrounding the university is a must. To find out when and where it is all happening download the Xceed app.Transport: In addition to the bike scheme, the metro and the EMT buses get you everywhere you need to go in the city.