I had to walk 6.2 miles home at 1am in Spain

How safe is it walking in Valencia at midnight?
We visited Heron city before and this time we went there to play some bowling. All restaurants were closed before 8pm even in a place like that. Heaven for the kids as they have a lot of fun games. At the end I got stuck at Heron city. What started as a fun night turned into a long walk home. No bus, no train, no taxi for miles, but is it safe? Can you walk at midnight without being worried?

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[ANTOANETTA]

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[rafarequeni]

The rules for a mall are the same here or in the USA: have a car or be screwed. :p

Heron City belongs to Paterna, not Valencia, so you won't ever find urban buses between Valencia's city center and there. Best case scenario, a bus to Paterna or if they extend the streetcar up there. You could have booked a taxi through RadioTaxi or similar companies - you call by phone, and they pick you up.

By the way, congratulations on your healthy and instructive night walk. :D :D :D If you think Valencia is mostly safe, know that you just went through the "La Coma" neighbourhood to get to Valencia, which is probably the most degraded and conflictive zone in the city. And yes, even there is mostly safe to go.

[amfc]

Hi Antoanetta, this weekend and that party on your neighbourhood was San Juan festivity and the celebrations for summer 🙂

[elinaivanov]

Oh looks like a fun place… not everywhere you can walk so safe at night great 👍🏻

[ghermes]

in the city of valencia you have an app for night buses that run every hour

[varaskkar]

I envy your life, it seems so relaxing and pleasant

[davedogge]

try and get a cab in August in central Madrid. Many of the local taxi firms close around that month.

[ramonlicha]

Hi Antoanetta, thanks for sharing this beautiful place and great to know you can walk safely during the night. Safe travels! Zoe and Ramon

[jameslarue]

Strike!!!! Free game. that is why you were late to leave. Glad you're ok and looks like the ending was good. I am sure you slept great that morning.

[RobertRod]

I live in Los Angeles, I wouldn't feel safe to walk during day, never mind at night.

[josefinajascon]

In agosto the vity is 90 per cent empty everyone is on 1 month vacation at the beaches, montain,travalling in The countrY OR rest of EUROPE

[yordaniv]

That’s for telling us about this place. Had no idea it existed

[bradyreed]

I think the new Costco will be in Heron City in 2023. Too bad the Paterna metro station at the end of the line isn't nearby.

[vanpak]

I wouldn’t walk in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, when it’s dark outside, not even in the suburbs where I live…

[jessicalawrence]

I had bunion surgery on both feet (not at the same time though) when I was still in the US - best decision EVER! I remember having achy bunions.

[polymath]

At least you had a strike… gotta have comfy shoes in Spain !

[nekoray]

if you recorded this the 24th of June, hat party must be San Juan night which is celebrated all over spain as a special date. It's the shortest night of the year and usually there are late night parties and people make bonfires. In some places they do it on the beach and jump over them, then go have a fast swim on the shore (or just touch the water) and make a wish.

[pepemartinez]

No hablo inglés, pr cada vez q te oigo decir Valencia, se q estas hablando como de tu amor. Entendí algo, pr es q eres tan especial, q no puedo dejar de escribir solo un saludo.

[caballoloco]

I would suggest either you or your partner get a motorcycle driving licence up to 125cc, as bikes are relatively cheap. A new custom or naked one are priced in the €2000 - 3500 bracket. Remember than you can used it all across the EU. If you are after a more powerful bike then you can get a 250cc or 500cc which are pricier.
That will give you the freedom to party the night away. Just remember not to get drunk and drive as you will get in trouble with the police.
Better be safe than sorry.
The ice cream will replace the calories you used by walking. A sweet, happy ending 😋🍧☺️

[josefinajascon]

Is too early and in summer people goor at night