El Carme

El Carme is a neighborhood in Valencia's old city with narrow streets and centuries-old buildings whose facades reflect different historical periods. The streets feature small squares, cafés, shops, and colorful artwork that give the area its distinctive character.

The neighborhood developed outside the Islamic city walls of the 11th century and later became a center for silk weaving and other crafts. It was reinforced and expanded during the Christian period, which largely shaped its current structure.

The neighborhood takes its name from the Carmelite church and still reflects its medieval past as a center of crafts and trade. Residents gather in squares and cafés, while street art and artisan workshops throughout the alleys preserve the area's creative traditions.

The neighborhood is easy to explore on foot, and comfortable shoes help when walking on cobblestone streets. The nearby central market provides a good starting point for exploring and is ideal for eating and shopping for local products.

Many dead-end alleyways known as atzucacs hide colorful corners filled with street art that many visitors overlook. These intimate spaces reveal the neighborhood's creative side and invite unexpected discoveries.

Location: Ciutat Vella

Inception: 1979

Reference: 1.3. el Carme

Shares border with: La Seu, Marxalenes, Velluters, El Mercat, El Botánico, Les Tendetes, Morvedre

Address: El Carmen, Ciutat Vella, València, Valencia, Spain

GPS coordinates: 39.47781,-0.38034

Latest update: January 19, 2026 13:27