La Más Bonita on Patacona beach
Let’s start this journey in search of our zen side by visiting the coolest beach in the city. La Patacona is something else: once you cross the line that separates it from Malvarrosa, you find yourself in another world – and, above all, with fewer people.
There you’ll find one of the most successful cafés in the city: La Más Bonita. In summer it’s amazing, with incredible sea views, but it’s well worth a visit the rest of the year too. Sit down and enjoy a good breakfast with the first rays of sun, or treat yourself to one of their cakes in the afternoon.
Boats in front of the City of Arts and Sciences
Maybe you’ve walked past and felt like giving it a go. If you fancy something different, take the plunge and rent one of the boats that let you sail around one of the city’s icons.
It’s really cheap, and you can choose between classic rowing boats, canoes and other kinds of boats to have a laugh and feel like an urban Jack Sparrow.
Lost: sing your heart out in Ruzafa
In case you didn’t know, in the Ruzafa neighbourhood you’ll find those iconic private karaoke rooms we’ve seen hundreds of times in films about Asian executives. It’s the perfect way to belt out your favourite songs and get rid of all the stress you’ve built up during the week.
They say music soothes the savage beast, so here you can rent your own little room, bring along whichever beasts you like and show off how out of tune you all are once you’re out of the shower.
Brooklyn Fitboxing
The idea that nothing gets solved by punching is only half true – and here’s the proof. In Valencia we have a place where we can take it out on a punching bag instead of on someone else.
It’s a chain of gyms where you get fit with jabs, hooks and uppercuts. Not only will your endorphins go through the roof, you’ll also meet new people and do sport in a different way.
Tyris Spa
And to finish, I recommend one of those classics that never fail. There’s nothing like relaxing at a spa, and in Valencia we’re spoilt for choice. I’m going to recommend one very close to the coworking, so you can head over as soon as you’ve finished arguing with your latest client.
It’s on Avenida Regne de València, and you can enjoy its facilities for very little money, with services good enough for the most demanding.
So, you know, don’t let stress get the better of you. Living in a city like ours is a privilege: just walking through its streets or sitting in one of its parks is enough to change your mood. But if that still doesn’t work, try one of these options. And in the meantime, don’t forget to visit Llum Coworking if you need a calm place to work – the place where fun articles like this one, which has already helped you release some stress, get written.
