Madrid vs Valencia (which city is better)

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  • Опубліковано 29 лис 2024

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  • @rollerchannel5230
    @rollerchannel5230 2 роки тому +15

    To find a job in big company, Madrid. But if you are looking for a good life, Valencia is now probably one of the best places to move.

  • @RobertRod818
    @RobertRod818 2 роки тому +24

    This is such a great comperational video. I have never been to Spain. Based on your videos I would love to live in Madrid and take some getaways weekends in Valencia.

    • @ANTOANETTA
      @ANTOANETTA  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you! Yes it’s personal and depends what you like…as I said both great cities 🤩

  • @antoniosanchezg4359
    @antoniosanchezg4359 2 роки тому +12

    He viajado por toda Europa fundamentalmente, conozco las grandes capitales, Madrid es una gran ciudad y me encanta, pero mí gran debilidad es Valencia, tiene de todo, no tan grande como Madrid, pero no le hace falta, y para mí algo fundamental una ciudad con mar, en fin, creo que tú lo sabes bien, disfruta de esta ciudad, ah, por cierto, Valencia está considerada una de las ciudades más acogedoras para vivir analizando muchos factores.
    Para mí no hay ninguna duda, Valencia es mí elección. 😍🥰

    • @salozinp
      @salozinp 2 роки тому +2

      Barcelona va quedando olvidada,eso esta claro.Valencia la esta sustituyendo.

    • @franciscomorenoesteban9727
      @franciscomorenoesteban9727 2 роки тому +2

      @@salozinp A quien por su culpa muere que nadie le llore.

  • @debajones
    @debajones 2 роки тому +7

    Thanks for the video. I loved it. These two cities are the ones I keep debating on where to live from the USA. Your perspective coming from the USA also helps tremendously. Thank you for all your videos. 🙏

    • @ANTOANETTA
      @ANTOANETTA  2 роки тому +1

      You are welcome! Make sure to visit both ti get a feel of them yourself 😊

  • @hectorgomez2153
    @hectorgomez2153 2 роки тому +24

    I believe that Valencia is the best place to live! You don't have the big hustle of a big street, and you also don't have the boringness of a small town. Probably Barcelona vs Valencia could be a better comparison. I'd love to hear your thoughts on that! Amazing video, thanks for sharing.

    • @ANTOANETTA
      @ANTOANETTA  2 роки тому +2

      Agreed 😊 thanks for watching!

    • @fjp3305
      @fjp3305 2 роки тому +5

      Barcelona is not what it used to be, politicians have spoiled it.

    • @JAPotis
      @JAPotis 2 роки тому +7

      Pickpockets, politicians, massive tourisme, etc have devaluated Barcelona.

    • @martin_jc6072
      @martin_jc6072 2 роки тому

      Es cuestión de gustos!!..

    • @aftp6646
      @aftp6646 2 роки тому +1

      @@FlamencoOz Barcelona is a city of neighborhoods. I really like Valencia's center but outside of there is not much city. In Barcelona you have the Eixample, Gracia, Sants, Sarria, Poble Nou. All neighborhoods with personality outside of the center.
      Barcelona is the IT hub of Southern Europe. It's where the good jobs are.

  • @BrubakerUK
    @BrubakerUK 2 роки тому +11

    Nicely done, i am Spanish from Alicante ( Im pretty sure you know where it is ), but I moved to UK for work, and now i am in the Philippines. Always a pleasure to see my land where i was born and raised. I saw one of your videos in Moraira, i used to go there when i was young, fishing town, awesome food, very calm and relaxing! Anyway, i could go and on and on here, so thanks again for being so kind and we love to have people like you in our country, they get involved and they see the beauty, even tho they are some bad things too but hey! we're aiming for perfection and that aint easy! Take care.

    • @salesdepartment6867
      @salesdepartment6867 2 роки тому

      Hello Brubaker, nice to read your comment, Moraira is lovely, i am in love with it, greetings from Valencia, and for people of all Valencia community i recommend to visit all towns and cities in our community, and you will love more and more, we have a lovely land ,

  • @jameslarue4190
    @jameslarue4190 2 роки тому +18

    As a visitor, I found Valancia easy to navigate and find green spaces. I liked the food better in Madrid but found the traffic in some spot never ending (Nosey). I like Valencia for the small town feel you get in a big city environment. Hello From Florida.

  • @mariekebannnenberg147
    @mariekebannnenberg147 2 роки тому +7

    My husband James and I are moving next Month to Valencia. We are going to retire. Thanks to you, watching your YT we made this decision. We are looking forward. Hope one day to see you walking in Valencia

    • @ANTOANETTA
      @ANTOANETTA  2 роки тому +1

      Oh fantastic! 😊 I hope you enjoy your new life here ☀️☀️☀️

    • @JoseOchoa-dw9vk
      @JoseOchoa-dw9vk 2 роки тому

      Best wishes in your retirement.

    • @mariekebannnenberg147
      @mariekebannnenberg147 2 роки тому +1

      @@JoseOchoa-dw9vk thank you...
      Do you live in Valencia?...

    • @JoseOchoa-dw9vk
      @JoseOchoa-dw9vk 2 роки тому

      @@mariekebannnenberg147 Not at the moment. Valencia is tops on my list.

  • @MilesAwayBg
    @MilesAwayBg 2 роки тому +30

    Madrid has so much more to offer than any other place in Spain. Valencia is charming, of course it is, it's an amazing place to visit and explore but it might get boring. Madrid continues to amaze me even after 5 years of living here, there is so much to do. Поздрави за блога, продължавайте да обикаляте из Испания. 😘😘

    • @ANTOANETTA
      @ANTOANETTA  2 роки тому +5

      MADRID is amazing no doubt! Again it’s a matter of preference 😊 and I love coming back to MADRID in just less than 2 hours 👍🏼 merci 😍

    • @keepcreationprocess
      @keepcreationprocess 2 роки тому

      Is that Russian or Bulg?

    • @joseantonio3122
      @joseantonio3122 2 роки тому +2

      Que valencia puede resultar aburrida? ja,ja , se ve que la conoce poco.

    • @leonab545
      @leonab545 Рік тому +1

      @@keepcreationprocess between the two I would say Bulgarian

  • @shefinspain
    @shefinspain 2 роки тому +5

    Antoanetta, I adore your videos!!! I feel like I learn lots of extra special little snippets about Spain everytime I watch you share. Plus it's so personable & I love the balance of being within the cities & sharing yourself in your videos. I can't wait til my fam & I are there (hopefully by the end of this year!)

  • @vivoentierra
    @vivoentierra 2 роки тому +4

    Could you show us several neighborhoods and residential house types in Valencia? Inside city or suburbs? Thanks for your video. Spain and her people are wonderful . The country deserves better economy.

  • @abneralexdasilva6759
    @abneralexdasilva6759 2 роки тому +2

    Definitely this is the best channel for anyone wanting to know about Valencia!

    • @ANTOANETTA
      @ANTOANETTA  2 роки тому +1

      Awww thank you 🙏🏻 spread the love 🤩

  • @claireantonia1830
    @claireantonia1830 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for this video! As someone who wants to one day live in Spain again, this was very interesting. Would love to see a future video on how you work remotely!

    • @ANTOANETTA
      @ANTOANETTA  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! I will do one about remote work.

  • @AldoGuzman-fk8pv
    @AldoGuzman-fk8pv 10 місяців тому

    I love your reports comparing cities in Spain. I feel as if I'm there! Thank you for all the details and visuals about your reports!!

  • @louaceveu1925
    @louaceveu1925 2 роки тому +2

    I just said goodbye to my son one hour ago and he is going to Valencia to study his last semester of Economics at the Politectnica. Thank you so much Antoanetta for all your videos.

    • @ANTOANETTA
      @ANTOANETTA  2 роки тому +1

      That’s awesome! I’ve heard they have very good university here.

  • @gennarogiordano2823
    @gennarogiordano2823 2 роки тому +6

    I love Valencia and lived there for almost two years in Russafa. No need to mention all the reasons as your videos have that covered, just a fantastic place to live or visit. I decided to move to Las Rotas in Denia for easier daily access to nature on a grander scale then Turia. I am retired, and I find the pace of daily life better for me in Denia. But Denia is 90 minutes by bus from Valencia and I go there whenever I get the urge. Madrid is also a great city, and one of the great things about Spain are the AVE trains. I can leave my house here in Las Rotas at 8am and with easy, comfortable, and affordable public transportation be in Madrid before noon.

    • @ANTOANETTA
      @ANTOANETTA  2 роки тому +1

      Oh that’s fantastic. I’ve been to Denia once 👍🏼

  • @philipkomornik5874
    @philipkomornik5874 2 роки тому +20

    I was in the US Air Force stationed at Torrejon AFB 16 km from Madrid from '73 - '77. Over that time we explored a lot of Madrid, finding the city full of culture, festivals, architecture and large, homogeneous population. We really liked the city, but the crowds and pace of life were not my wife and mine cups of tea.
    Madrid gets hot in Summer. Susie and I used to tent camp on the Mediterranean. We found Valencia to be more to our liking, so much so we sold our home in Maryland to move to Valencia permanently 4 years ago.
    For us Valencia is perfect. I have trouble walking - Valencia is flat. The cost-of-living is very palatable. The population is much more diverse and accepting. Because of our Mediterranean climate, outdoor life is the name of the game. There is al fresco dinning everywhere. Oh, and do I need to mention the Mediterranean Sea itself!? We have a world class zoo and aquarium, an international airport, and many festivals, especially Las Fallas.
    We find it hard to believe we are actually privileged to live here.

    • @Mongoose-ct6us
      @Mongoose-ct6us 2 роки тому

      I'm jealous. I wish I lived there instead of sh!thole NYC

  • @GregoryMorales-uo6ze
    @GregoryMorales-uo6ze 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you so much for these great videos! Could you do one of Malaga vs Valencia please?

  • @JoseOchoa-dw9vk
    @JoseOchoa-dw9vk 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome video. I like how you compared the two cities. It’s not about which is better. Thank you
    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

    • @ANTOANETTA
      @ANTOANETTA  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for watching 😊

  • @thomasyoung5157
    @thomasyoung5157 2 роки тому +5

    Thank you so much for this most informing video which I loved. My wife and I have been to most big Spanish cities but Seville, Valencia are both our faviurites with Malaga 3rd. Madrid we found a georgous city but possibly too big! Nonetheless beautiful. Oh that we in the UK had similar lovely cities but that's ok we need the weather. If we were to live anywhere on the planet it would be Spain. Their people are wonderfully friendly.

  • @d.c.sodyssey4783
    @d.c.sodyssey4783 2 роки тому +3

    ... absolutely do a video about working online, how and what, just so those of us who want to try it just even back here in the States can see about becoming successful in it AND THEN and will see about living abroad.

    • @ANTOANETTA
      @ANTOANETTA  2 роки тому

      Will do for sure! It will be about some investing and working remotely.

  • @leonab545
    @leonab545 Рік тому +1

    Like your videos. One suggestion. It’s confusing when the images of the same street repeat for both cities. Would be good to know what footage we are viewing, maybe a little text over the images.

  • @swarnava21
    @swarnava21 Рік тому +3

    I have been living in Madrid for the last 12 years in Barrio de Salamanca and am contemplating moving to Valencia for retirement. The main thing that I feel has changed in Madrid is the weather, winters in Madrid used to be much milder and sunnier with occasional spells of rain in Jan, but now in winter temperature drops to -5 deg C within the Almendras (Not considering Cercedilla or Navacerrada where it gets blanketed in snow) and summers are extremely hot reaching somedays highs of 45 deg C. Pollution is much higher in Madrid (Madrid Capital) whereas in Valencia the air is so much cleaner. In recent years cost and quality of services have gone up much in Madrid, just came back from Valencia where a really nice coffee in Mercat Central cost 1.8 Euros whereas in Madrid a decent coffee takes you around 2.6 Euros. The biggest factor is the sea in Valencia, which moderates the temperature. Madrid presents great work opportunities and competitive salaries if you want a career but Valencia offers a better quality of life. My favorite neighborhood is El Cabanyal, super artistic and rustic and next to the beach 😃

    • @rickharly2179
      @rickharly2179 Рік тому +1

      thanks for the comment. it's funny that I've been living in Valencia for 4 years now, and now thinking of moving to Madrid (to your Barrio) I have 3 kids 8,6,2. I love Valencia the only thing that I don't like is the short-minded locals and a pueblo mintality. I found friends that we are super happyt with but they are from Argentina. We hoped to connect with locals but they are not exactly at the same mindset as we are. We lived in London, New York, LA, Moscow and my home town Montreal. So after all the huge cities Valencianos seem a bit closed minded. Very nice and friendly people but for us we found it hard to find friends like us. And the second reason is the kids, I have this beilive that in Madrid they will have a better life. So I don't know what is best. Valencia is a perfect city in so many ways. What are your thoughts about this?

    • @leonab545
      @leonab545 Рік тому

      Hmmm was just checking life expectancy and people live longest in areas near Madrid. Perhaps that is changing with the air quality? Also -5 😬. On the other hand, I noticed that many ground level windows have bars in Valencia and other areas near the sea in Spain. Doesn’t seem very safe.

  • @annalacher
    @annalacher 2 роки тому +6

    I would love a video about remote working 😊

  • @javiercasero2224
    @javiercasero2224 2 роки тому +7

    No nos compares,compara valencia con barcelona o cualquier ciudad europea al mediterraneo...lo de madrid es otra historia ,es un cruce de caminos ,es una paradoja urbanistica donde se encuentran de todas partes de españa: gentes y estilos diferentes,donde nadie es de ninguna parte...y la gran mayoria queremos irnos al mar o a la montaña en vacaciones..eso si luego queremos volver..saludos

  • @eladiodiaz1325
    @eladiodiaz1325 2 роки тому +7

    Without a doubt Madrid in all aspects, greetings from Andalusia

    • @ANTOANETTA
      @ANTOANETTA  2 роки тому +1

      👍🏼 MADRID is awesome

    • @eladiodiaz1325
      @eladiodiaz1325 2 роки тому +1

      @@ANTOANETTA Madrid is incredible yes (but the most beautiful in the world is all of Andalusia)

  • @JMA1988
    @JMA1988 2 роки тому +2

    Hello. Good video. The next time you come to Madrid you have to visit the Casa de Campo lake area. The area of Puente de Segovia, Puente de Toledo and Puente de la Arganzuela (very cool) is also recommended. Then you also have the Lineal del Manzanares park, Juan Carlos I park, Campo del Moro gardens (behind the Royal Palace), El Capricho park. This is how you get to know Madrid something beyond the downtown area. I think you will be surprised .. 🙂

  • @jonova3187
    @jonova3187 2 роки тому +2

    YES! Please share your tips on how to get online work! Great video as always!

    • @ANTOANETTA
      @ANTOANETTA  2 роки тому +3

      Will do a separate video!

    • @jonova3187
      @jonova3187 2 роки тому

      @@ANTOANETTA GRACIAS REINA! You're the best!

  • @susanhensler5585
    @susanhensler5585 2 роки тому +2

    I just started watching your videos and love the comparison you did between Valencia and Lisbon. My husband and I are trying to decide between moving to Valencia, Malaga, or Lisbon. Malaga is listed as one of the top expat choices according to Bloomberg. Valencia isn’t on the list this year at all. I don’t know why. I have also heard from people that Lisbon people are friendlier. There are many reasons I would love to live near Lisbon - probably not in city center. But I love that the water is warmer in Valencia since I’m a big beach/ water person. I love to swim and paddle board and I prefer to be on the Mediterranean Sea. I also like the flatness and the space. Biking and walking seem so easy to do in Valencia. And it seems like there are plenty of cultural things to do. Thanks for sharing such helpful information and I can’t wait to view your other videos.

    • @ViktorHristovvv
      @ViktorHristovvv Рік тому +1

      I just recently visited Valencia and indeed biking and walking in Valencia are quite easy and people are very tolerant to cyclists which is great, the climate is amazing, and I also imagine it would be great for water sports. I did find Valencia a bit dirty and chaotic though, and life in the neighborhoods seemed a bit boring. Overall, Valencia was a mixed bag for me, I had big expectations and it did not quite live up to them. Just my 2 cents.

  • @远行乐乐
    @远行乐乐 Рік тому

    Another great video! I hope you can make a video comparing Valencia and Sevilla.

  • @svitlanachepurna
    @svitlanachepurna 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for the interesting video. I was wondering what is the difference between Valencia and Madrid? And this video helped me find the answer.

  • @keikoloulou
    @keikoloulou 2 роки тому +1

    I went this puente to Madrid and guess where I stayed. At the Barceló Torre de Madrid, I followed ur advice, thanks! I loved it :)

    • @ANTOANETTA
      @ANTOANETTA  2 роки тому +1

      Really? That’s great. So happy you liked it!

  • @ximoruiz7199
    @ximoruiz7199 2 роки тому +2

    bicycle lane network in valencia is unbeatable. most of those lanes are isolated/segregated from the cars traffic so they are safe. the network is really wide and being a city with no up/downhills and with an excellent weather, getting anywhere by bike is a pleasure i enjoy everyday. in madrid, lanes are unexisting or extremely dangerous.

  • @JDS0409
    @JDS0409 2 роки тому +2

    Another great video Antoanetta!! I had the chance to visit Barcelona, Bilbao, San Sebastian and Cadiz but I certainly would love to spend some time in Madrid, such a worldly sophisticated city! Greetings from the US

    • @ANTOANETTA
      @ANTOANETTA  2 роки тому

      For sure! Greetings from Spain 🇪🇸 I will visit San Sebastián soon 🙏🏻

    • @Drewbie2415
      @Drewbie2415 2 роки тому +1

      @@ANTOANETTA Make sure that you have Tapas at La Cuchara de San Telmo. Excellent food and super friendly staff.

    • @justinf7322
      @justinf7322 2 роки тому

      Thank you for your comment. :) How would you rank those cities you visited in terms of where you would live and why? What type of cities do you tend to like in terms of living situation? Thank you.

    • @JDS0409
      @JDS0409 2 роки тому

      @@justinf7322 I loved all those cities, Barcelona and San Sebastian I would say are my favorites and although I have lived in the US for forty years I was born in Argentina so obviously I'm fluent in Spanish. I don't think it would be hard for me to adapt to life in Spain But as you know, visiting a place is not the same as living in that place.

  • @jgillenw
    @jgillenw 2 роки тому +1

    I’m sure you’re aware, but Metro Line 10 from the center to Natzaret will open this year with stops in Russafa and Arts & Sciences. I’ve been very impressed with transportation improvements in Valencia. Madrid is great, too, with thousands of tiny places in one big place but I wish the local government would do more to curtail automobile traffic.

    • @ANTOANETTA
      @ANTOANETTA  2 роки тому

      Yes that’s great 👍🏼 about time.

  • @kloatlanta
    @kloatlanta 2 роки тому +1

    I’ve only been to Madrid and Sevilla...I need to explore further.

    • @ANTOANETTA
      @ANTOANETTA  2 роки тому

      Yes many interesting and historic cities..

  • @AancaGabriela
    @AancaGabriela 2 роки тому +1

    Love all your videos, very insightful and always something new to learn from them! Thank you for the valuable content you bring here and for giving us the opportunity to find out so much about Spain! I would definitely be interested in the video you mentioned about working online and making a living while working remotely! Thank you

  • @vir2ul1
    @vir2ul1 2 роки тому +13

    Based on my experience, this is a balanced, accurate assessment. I've visited Madrid and recently "lived" in Valencia for one month. You're right that if someone is in need of work opportunities, support services, etc., Madrid is the better choice. If these resources are not needed, and the focus is on the Spanish lifestyle itself, Valencia might be better. But if you're from the US, Valencia will take some work in that you're likely to find many neighborhoods and businesses where little to no English is spoken. Some of us prefer that. La vida en España es la mejor!

  • @seamusp5991
    @seamusp5991 2 роки тому +2

    Your channel is great!

    • @ANTOANETTA
      @ANTOANETTA  2 роки тому

      Thank you 😊 I appreciate you watching

  • @elzorro8787
    @elzorro8787 2 роки тому +5

    A bit incomparable really.
    Madrid is amazing for such a big , dynamic city. They really know how to live.
    Valencia is smaller and more laid back with great weather and beaches.
    Eco o.icslly Madrid is by far Spain's city with the most opportunities.
    I'd love in Madrid and visit beautiful Valencia personally.

  • @eugeniovalerom
    @eugeniovalerom 2 роки тому +4

    Both cities are great, but Madrid has a special energy I have never feel in others european cities.

  • @polymath9965
    @polymath9965 2 роки тому +5

    Both great cities.

    • @ANTOANETTA
      @ANTOANETTA  2 роки тому

      For sure both a great in different things 👍🏼

  • @josecarlosaguilarruiz3170
    @josecarlosaguilarruiz3170 2 роки тому +1

    Que manía de comparar, yo he vivido en las dos y no he notado grandes diferencias. Se puede ser igual de feliz en ambas.

  • @mollydior
    @mollydior 2 роки тому +2

    Great tips! Valencia has a beach & Madrid has no beach:( during the Summer time it's extremely hot in Madrid without a beach. It must be so hot there in the city. Thank you♡

  • @sakyyzoyya8725
    @sakyyzoyya8725 Рік тому

    Amazing video. Soo sooo helpful. Thank you so much! Big heart!

  • @salesdepartment6867
    @salesdepartment6867 2 роки тому

    Love you, i have lived in different cities around the world, no one is perfect but if i have to choose, Valencia has its own special charm, i choose Valencia to live, it has a very good life quality.thank you Antoanetta for your videos

  • @roxyvelez6828
    @roxyvelez6828 2 роки тому +4

    Your videos totally sell Valencia to me 🥰 I’m visiting now since we can’t move yet! Until we Can more we will pretend to live here some weeks through the year! I think Madrid being an active city this is very attractive to me. But I’m in love with Valencia… 😅 anyways it’s close by if there is any big event :)

    • @ANTOANETTA
      @ANTOANETTA  2 роки тому

      Oh good! I am trying to show it as it is. Hopefully you will like the city!

  • @sergiollobet6949
    @sergiollobet6949 2 роки тому +2

    I would strongly recommend to pay the north a visit, it might give you a new perspective. Both Madrid and Valencia are great, but there are many gems in the North like Bilbao or San Sebastian (especially if you are a foodie!)

    • @ANTOANETTA
      @ANTOANETTA  2 роки тому +1

      That’s my next destination 👍🏼 can’t wait to go North.

    • @justinf7322
      @justinf7322 2 роки тому +1

      @@ANTOANETTA I would love a video comparing Valencia, Madrid, and San Sebastian to live in, Antoanetta. Thank you for your videos! :)

    • @diegodejuan4825
      @diegodejuan4825 2 роки тому

      Asturias and Galicia too.

  • @tonyzammit4055
    @tonyzammit4055 2 роки тому +7

    I visited Madrid 3 times... Valencia 4 times... Madrid wins for sightseeing and nightlife..
    Valencia wins for mild winter climate 😍😍

    • @ANTOANETTA
      @ANTOANETTA  2 роки тому +2

      Yes today was 23C mid January ☀️☀️☀️ just saying

    • @tonyzammit4055
      @tonyzammit4055 2 роки тому +1

      @@ANTOANETTA see? 😁😁😁🌹🌹

  • @a.t.cycling
    @a.t.cycling 2 роки тому

    We do have so little time on this earth so yeah, I agree. Let's enjoy.

  • @krisztinapetrulis5049
    @krisztinapetrulis5049 2 роки тому +1

    I would love a video about working for yourself! I'm a flight attendant right now but I don't have enough freedom

  • @merysantos1285
    @merysantos1285 2 роки тому

    Just came back from a 4 week trip to Spain. We visited Valencia because of your videos. We loved the city, weather, culture,. It depends on what you want and like, Madrid is my favorite city just because of the energy of culture and people but Valencia also has a lot to offer for the ones that like to be near the ocean and enjoy nice weather year round. I time and money was not a problem, I would split my time between the 2 cities.

  • @stewartthomas970
    @stewartthomas970 2 роки тому

    You’re doing a wonderful job with your content. Thank you kindly 😊👍

  • @ashriiiiii
    @ashriiiiii 2 роки тому

    I completely agree with the comments in this video that this is a very fair and well-made video! You especially nailed the public transportation critique about Valencia; even though the metro is new, clean, and efficient, the actual metro stations are soooo incredibly spaced out from each other. For example, Alameda is the official stop for the City of Arts and Sciences, yet, its a 20+ minute walk away from the complex! I find that in general, I always do a lot of walking in Valencia, which is fine because its so gorgeous, but definitely not as metro-accessible as most other major cities. Thanks for your videos Antoanetta- they really helped me get familiar with Valencia before even moving here, and now its cool to know where each of the locations are that you're filming from :)

  • @ratantropo
    @ratantropo Рік тому

    And between Valencia and Bogota, what would be your choice?

  • @gixxis3264
    @gixxis3264 2 роки тому

    I'd like to move to spain , lived in madrid for 8months loved it , now
    Madrid , Barcelona , Valencia , Bilbao , Cadiz etc . . . . . Anywhere in Spain All better than London :) Nice Video

  • @YouAreGifted182
    @YouAreGifted182 2 роки тому

    Yes, please do a video for nomad jobs. I want to live in Spain but need to find a source of living.

  • @relaxingtravel-LosAngeles
    @relaxingtravel-LosAngeles Рік тому

    good video very helpful!

  • @Persei1
    @Persei1 Рік тому +1

    One thing that I'd really miss in Madrid is the sea.

  • @juanferrer5450
    @juanferrer5450 2 роки тому +4

    ¡Hola! bueno yo soy de Valencia, aunque he estado muchas veces en Madrid, no has comentado el clima, en Madrid es muy extremo, tanto por calor en verano, como frio en invierno, se dice que la comunidad Valenciana tiene un promedio de 300 dias de sol al año, lo mismo que disponemos de mar y playa, al igual que montañas, madrid es mas cultural, hay grandes teatros, grandes museos, que evidentemente las obras mas importantes se ven en Madrid, creo que la vida al aire libre, bares, restaurantes, fiestas en los pueblos, musica, lo tiene Valencia, creo que somos diferentes y nos complementamos, de echo a los Madrileños les encanta la comunidad valenciana por cercanía y por contraste y a los valencianos si queremos visitar un museo importante o ver una obra de teatro importante, cogemos el AVE y en 90 minutos estamos alli ¡saludos desde valencia!

    • @salesdepartment6867
      @salesdepartment6867 2 роки тому +1

      Hola Juan una crítica constructiva, si los españoles nos criticaramos así , nos iría mejor, y seríamos un gran país, saludos desde Valencia

  • @languagecorner2066
    @languagecorner2066 2 роки тому +2

    Hi there....I lived in BCN, Madrid myself. Try Málaga....t hi is is for me the place to be right now. Greetings

    • @ANTOANETTA
      @ANTOANETTA  2 роки тому

      Hey yes Malaga is becoming more and more popular. I will do a deep dive there as well 😊

  • @doloresblasco8954
    @doloresblasco8954 2 роки тому

    Muy interesante.Gracias por el video.

  • @josesincu
    @josesincu 2 роки тому +3

    The good thing is that you can get an AVE and be in the other city in just one and a half hour!!

  • @Anonimo-vx7zq
    @Anonimo-vx7zq 2 роки тому +1

    Gracias

  • @lamoreart77
    @lamoreart77 2 роки тому +1

    Very nice video again!!!! Thank you!!!!! We planing to move to Spain with my husband and son. And Yes!!!! Please make a video how you do online business!!! It’s will be very nice!!! Have a great day. Hugs from America NC.

    • @ANTOANETTA
      @ANTOANETTA  2 роки тому +1

      Awesome!!! Good luck guys! Sure I will,

    • @lamoreart77
      @lamoreart77 2 роки тому

      @@ANTOANETTA thank you!!! We love your video’s!!!!

  • @celtibero9742
    @celtibero9742 2 роки тому +1

    Las imágenes son muy buenas y bien seleccionadas y obviamente, es muy importante en un canal de video.

  • @mariobruyere9169
    @mariobruyere9169 2 роки тому +11

    I lived in Valencia for three months back in the '90s and loved it (I went back in 2015 for a week). I've been to Madrid four times so far and every time I like it even more. Madrid is my favorite European capital. I find that it is easier to meet people and make friends in Madrid. The Valencianos are in my opinion more reserved. I could live equally well in both cities. I wouldn't live in Barcelona as I find the smog and the humidity in summer extremely oppressive. Also one good thing about Valencia: besides having a beach of its own, it is close to other lovely places such as Alicante. And if you want to go to Madrid to spend a few days, it is 1h40 by train. What is not to like?

    • @Juan-xg4kr
      @Juan-xg4kr 2 роки тому +1

      I don't think there is much difference in humidity between Valencia and Barcelona

    • @mariobruyere9169
      @mariobruyere9169 2 роки тому +1

      @@Juan-xg4kr There is certainly less smog in Valencia. It is one thing to sweat like a hog and quite another to feel gross and grimy. You don't need to go far to feel the difference (e.g., Sitge).

  • @christinasafady7539
    @christinasafady7539 2 роки тому

    Great video!!! Love it!

  • @razoukahmad2556
    @razoukahmad2556 2 роки тому

    as usual great video ..i love such kind of videos when someone have experience in travel and trying to show us some difefrances between places .. hope you visit brussels where im living right now .

  • @eddiewhite7541
    @eddiewhite7541 2 роки тому

    They have money now to finish the Trams running from Arts and Science thru Russafa to the main train station near Xativa metro stop. Additionally running from Arts and Science connecting with present Tram to the beach. Tram Lines 10 and 11 I think

  • @gangsta090506
    @gangsta090506 2 роки тому +2

    voto por Valencia!

  • @xavi2139
    @xavi2139 2 роки тому

    Hola, tienes que ir a la iglesia de San Nicolás si todavía no la viste. Es impresionante

  • @d_nworldtv8017
    @d_nworldtv8017 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for posting lots of videos about Spain, I am planning moving to Barcelona, May you please make a video about Barcelona? I am coming to do my master degree and find a job is Barcelona a great place for jobs opportunities? Thx

    • @ANTOANETTA
      @ANTOANETTA  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching 😊 yes, I will do a video about Barcelona. We lived there when we first arrived. I think for jobs might be better than Valencia.

    • @d_nworldtv8017
      @d_nworldtv8017 2 роки тому

      @@ANTOANETTA Thx

  • @lisasafady3137
    @lisasafady3137 2 роки тому +1

    Never been to Spain! All looks amazing!

    • @ANTOANETTA
      @ANTOANETTA  2 роки тому +1

      It is so good if you can visit

  • @winicap08
    @winicap08 2 роки тому +2

    Yes please, do a video about working online and how tax works for those freelancers. Thank you.

  • @imranahmed-gt8ct
    @imranahmed-gt8ct 2 роки тому

    Can you tell me some good neighbourhood for food ? I will be staying in center with wife and kid . A 15-20 min walk max

  • @ambivalenteful
    @ambivalenteful 2 роки тому +2

    Another wonderfully inspiring video! Thank you Antoanetta :)
    If Madrid was closer to the coast I would consider it, but I've always lived no further thatn 30-80 km from a the ocean and feel very anxious when I'm further away. The good things is that one can always take the train for mini trips to Madrid.
    The rent prices you were showing between 1000-3000 EU- were those for Madrid or Valencia, because when I look on Idealista for 2 bedroom places in valencia, it seems you can get something decent in the Ruzaffa area for about 800 Eu and in less popular areas slightly further away but still with a direct metro line connection to the center, for about 600-700 Eu..? In any case everything seems extremely cheap to me as someone who's been living in and near San Francisco for over 20 years where a studio in a safe area costs at least 2000$/month.
    I hope I can find some supplemental work in Valencia without needing to know Valenciano(my castillan Spanish knowledge is intgermediate at this point, but I've heard and read some Valenciano and oh boy that's like a differnt language almost). I would not need more than about 15-20 hours of work there to supplement my income and hope to teach private lessons in English or French and/or provide peer mental health support services to immigrants and refugees there...

    • @asunsol
      @asunsol 2 роки тому +2

      You wouldn’t need to learn valenciano to live or work in Valencia, specially as a foreigner. The prices you said seem right 👌

    • @ambivalenteful
      @ambivalenteful 2 роки тому +1

      @@asunsol Hi Asun . Thank you for your reply :) I've watched videos of locals talking about their mental health treamtent experience in Valencia and most of them are speaking in Valenciano. Do you think I would I be able to provide support to clients who genarelly speak castillnano/do they usually also know castillano?
      What a relief the prices I mentioned seem right ;)

    • @asunsol
      @asunsol 2 роки тому +2

      @@ambivalenteful un Valencia city castellano is more spoken than valenciano unlike the small towns.. and even in those you won’t be expected to speak valenciano as a foreigner.. everybody speaks castellano as well.. don’t worry 😉 you will be ok

    • @ambivalenteful
      @ambivalenteful 2 роки тому +2

      @@asunsol Great! Thank you so much for the info and reassurance :)

    • @ANTOANETTA
      @ANTOANETTA  2 роки тому

      Hi dear, thank you for watching. Of course there are cheaper apartments. But all got a little more expensive recently I guess everywhere in the States as well. As far as teaching jobs I know people are teaching in Madrid. In Valencia I have a friend and she said it’s quite challenging but everyone has different luck and experience. I hope you will be good and come to Spain soon 😍

  • @d.c.sodyssey4783
    @d.c.sodyssey4783 2 роки тому +1

    ... having grown up and living near the Los Angeles region of Calif I'll take "peace" over crowds any time..

    • @ANTOANETTA
      @ANTOANETTA  2 роки тому

      Yes! Together with many other things.

  • @accessassa1749
    @accessassa1749 2 роки тому

    Hi thanks for the informations, can you please explain more about the online business? I'm also planning same and had dilemma to go madrid or valencia as I love quite place but thanks you made it clear, I'd appreciate if you could explain how's process for starting online business in Spain/Valencia, thank you!

  • @codigua
    @codigua 2 роки тому

    love your videos...ill visit Valejcia next month. my idea is to buy a property.
    best wishes for you !

  • @LaChicaconSuerte-1111
    @LaChicaconSuerte-1111 Місяць тому

    Alicante is a nice little city. Compact and with some good places to eat and pretty beach and Santa Barbara castle on the hill right next to the city center. However, the streets can be quite dirty and there is problem of homelessness. San Juan playa has nice beach and is clean and calm, but rather dull and boring.

  • @florinRS11
    @florinRS11 2 роки тому +2

    Hi! I also want to live in Valencia but I am still trying to find a way to make money online. I tried to sell products on Etsy but it didn't work. Now I am trying to sell coloring books on Amazon. So, yes, please tell us any ideas about how to make money online:) Unfortunately, everyone says that it is very hard to find a job in Valencia and I don't want to take that risk.

    • @ANTOANETTA
      @ANTOANETTA  2 роки тому +3

      Hi, Etsy is great but it changed a lot. If you have a skill you can utilize that with a few freelance jobs. Have you tried upwork or Fiverr? I might make a video in the near future about different options to make money online and invest.

    • @florinRS11
      @florinRS11 2 роки тому +1

      @@ANTOANETTA Unfortunately in the last 3 and a half years I was too busy to work hard in order to get the Canadian permanent residence and I didn't have time to improve my skills. Anyway, now I am back in Europe. I didn't try them yet but I will do it. This is what you do?

    • @ANTOANETTA
      @ANTOANETTA  2 роки тому +1

      @@florinRS11 please check those sites and skillshare to learn some things I hope it helps.

    • @florinRS11
      @florinRS11 2 роки тому

      @@ANTOANETTA I will do it. Thank you!

  • @BERTOSIERRA
    @BERTOSIERRA 2 роки тому

    Great videos, congrats.

  • @RahulGautam-jx7tg
    @RahulGautam-jx7tg 2 роки тому

    can u please share the website name to find houses

  • @PeoplePlacesRocknRoll
    @PeoplePlacesRocknRoll 2 роки тому

    You're lovely. I left Chicago 30 years ago for Tampa and then Ocala, Florida. I married again and moved near London. It's so expensive here with few options, and I miss the sun. Do you speak Spanish. I speak a fair amount and always have, but I am not fluent ¡Yo tratando!

  • @Zoenak
    @Zoenak 2 роки тому

    For me Madrid is the perfect city and I would love to move there. But the only problem is that it isn't at the sea and I love the sea. So I'll love to barcelona, valencia or malaga. Still deciding

  • @martham1016
    @martham1016 2 роки тому

    Another great video, kudos. For me, Madrid gets too cold. However, I wouldn't want to live in a resort city where the weather may be nice but your neighbors are only there part of the year and the rest of the time the place is dead. I lived in Madrid for a couple of years but I was a little kid so it doesn't really count. I've never been to Valencia but I want to retire in Spain soon and Valencia sounds like the momma bear solution - not too big, not too small, just right. I'm also intrigued by Malaga. As long as I have an airport nearby, it's all good.

    • @edtravelbug
      @edtravelbug 2 роки тому

      There is a guy who did a youtube video about living in Malaga and he loved it but eventually left and is living in Istanbul. He was from Ireland I think? Anyway, he loved everything about Malaga but after time felt there was just not that much to do and he was getting bored.
      He should have tried Valencia from what it sounds like but if a smaller city like Malaga does not scare you from potential boredom it is fantastic and he and others love(d) living there.

  • @abdenourmakreloufinorymaky1200

    Hi dear i am planing to move to valencia for learning spanish language and i have a chalenge to find a remote job and good rent price

  • @epg8638
    @epg8638 2 роки тому +1

    Nada es mejor ni peor, depende lo que busques y valores más.

  • @diegodejuan4825
    @diegodejuan4825 2 роки тому

    One thing Madrid has is that is right in the middle of Spain and has the best fast train connections to all the places, so if you want to travel around in the diversity of Spain it is much easier.

  • @justinianorigoberto7973
    @justinianorigoberto7973 2 роки тому +1

    This is not about which is better, but I do firmly believe that any Spanish city with its pros and cons are totally livable, no national or foreign person can choose North South East West depending on whether they get a job that allows them Live comfortably. It has the same comforts anywhere. Greetings and if there are problems with the translation. It has been google

    • @ANTOANETTA
      @ANTOANETTA  2 роки тому

      Thanks! Yes I agree. There are a lot of livable nice cities in Spain!

  • @richmck007
    @richmck007 2 роки тому

    It’s simple really. From my perspective: For working all year round. Serious salary In a serious financial permanent lifestyle, Madrid.
    For living la vida loca and working to live or should that be living to work..?
    Economically more viable, Valencia.
    Easy to move around, Valencia.
    More hours of sunshine and escapism: Valencia.
    It is not typical to have a big park in a city center????
    London has 7. Paris has two.
    Lisbon has one…
    Should i go on..?

  • @jonaspedersen5990
    @jonaspedersen5990 2 роки тому

    Great channel. I'm moving to Spain next week. I wouldn't mind if you would make a video about a work life free from 9-5 office slavery. :)

  • @pabloblas6640
    @pabloblas6640 2 роки тому +1

    Madrid is wonderful specially if you are rich.
    Valencia is very good if you have an average wealth.

  • @pepemartinez7921
    @pepemartinez7921 2 роки тому

    No hablaste del clima,donde Valencia gana a Madrid claramente. La playa y el sol para mi es mucho más importante para decidirme.
    Estoy muy orgulloso de la capital de mi país, Madrid,pr como está a dos horas de Valencia,se puede visitar con lo mejor,de turista,xq vivir en Madrid para mi es un agobio,pr de visita si.
    En todo lo demás estoy de acuerdo,has sido bastante justa.
    Por último,y no es decisión mía,sino de la ONU,la mejor capital mundial por naturaleza, ecología y calidad de vida es: Valencia y tb estoy de acuerdo con esa decisión.
    Animo!!! Me encantan tus vídeos.

  • @Free_FromLegalTyranny
    @Free_FromLegalTyranny Рік тому

    Noise level and mosquitoes in Valencia but still enjoyed it - more so than US. It's flat and ideal for bike riding too. 👍🚲

  • @porculizador
    @porculizador Рік тому

    Valencia isn't small. Over 1.5 million people live in its metropolitan area

  • @marygarrapa3537
    @marygarrapa3537 2 роки тому +1

    I quite like your videos on the whole but why would you want to set one city against another? Each has its own charm. Why all this competing? It tends to focus more on shortcomings. Pity

    • @casper1754
      @casper1754 2 роки тому

      so people can better pick where to visit or live

  • @carlosdcl8596
    @carlosdcl8596 Рік тому

    En Madrid hay muchos más parques que en Valencia. El Retiro es el parque mas famoso, pero en el mismo Madrid y se llega andando, tienes el Paque del Oeste que es mucho más grande o la Casa de Campo que es inmensa y se llega andandando también. Luego un poco más lejos del centro tienes gigantescos parques con lagos artificiales y esculturas: Juan Carlos I, etc. Madrid es la ciudad más verde de Europa.

  • @Juan-xg4kr
    @Juan-xg4kr 2 роки тому

    "The refrescos" music group already said it in their 1989 song "here there is no beach" 🤣😂 it's a joke sorry.
    Good joob ANTOANETTA your videos are useful for many people.
    Un saludo!