Street art in the Region of Valencia: a journey into a world of creativity

Art comes in all shapes and sizes, and nowhere is this more true than in the Region of Valencia. The countless galleries safeguard all sorts of historic and contemporary masterpieces while the streets of various towns, villages and cities have become open-air art galleries thanks to the most stunning street art. This vibrant art form is diffuse in the Region of Valencia. Keep reading to find out where you can see the very best pieces. 

Fanzara, a gallery amid the mountains

Located in inland province of Castellón, Fanzara flaunts colourful large-scale pieces of street art on many of its buildings. In this outdoor art gallery, the façades of the houses become the canvases on which the works are created, making this small village an absolute joy to explore. 

Asociación MIAU, Museo Inacabado de Arte Urbano (the Unfinished Museum of Street Art), has tasked itself with promoting art, culture and critical thinking in rural settings. Hundreds of visitors flock to Fanzara every year to take a stroll through these most unusual of streets and take incredible photos of the stunning works of art. 

Torreblanca, a town awash with colour

Also located in the province of Castellón, Torreblanca is a municipality that is alive with colour. Every year, the town runs an annual street art competition, Cítric, which sees a number of different artists creating pieces across the town.

Promoting neo-muralism, the contest brings together two Spanish artists who combine their ideas and styles to create an incredible piece. Come along to take a look at these artistic masterpieces. 

The heart of València, a work of art

El Carmen district in València is another outdoor gallery and must-visit if you enjoy street art. Great artists such as Blu, Limón and Julieta have left their mark on the walls and façades of this most iconic part of the city. 

As you stroll the streets of El Carmen, you will be immersed in a vibrant world that pops with colour. The pieces you can see here are absolutely extraordinary, including a car that appears to be falling off the top of a building (plaça del Tossal) and a frightened horse that is being pulled along by some snails (San Dionisio street). Masterpieces of street art. 

Gandia, a world of graffiti

Gandia has a long history of graffiti. Thanks to the work of Serpis Urban Art Project and Encuentro PaRedes, over time these pieces have come to be regarded as works of art. Nowadays, walls and façades across the town showcase large-scale pieces that will leave you captivated. 

If you are keen to see some of this work, the best place to start is Lloc Nou de Sant Jeroni street. Here you will find an ever-changing wall flaunting different pieces and styles of graffiti. Passeig de Germanies is another must-visit with its feminist mural depicting the great women of history. And that’s just the start. Wander the streets of the town to discover much more. 

Street art comes to Requena

Requena boasts some street art that will leave you speechless. These large and life-like pieces adorn the façades of houses, at times making it hard to differentiate between – for instance – what is a tree and what is a painting of a tree. The realism, customs and traditions of the town have been perfectly captured in these spectacular murals. 

If you would like to see these pieces, take a gentle stroll around the town and you’ll be surprised by how many you will see. La Villa, the oldest district in the town, is home to the most pieces as well as the towers of El Salvador church. Lula Goce, Bifido and Julieta are just some of the artists whose creations embellish the town. 

Sagunto and “més que murs”

Embracing this new artistic trend, Sagunto has created a street art festival named Més que murs (More than walls). Local artists and renowned names on the national stage have filled the streets of this historic town with beautiful art. An open-air art gallery, Sagunto’s streets are alive with colour, telling stories and taking you back in time. All through paint skilfully applied to walls. 

Graffitea Cheste

Cheste has put itself on the global graffiti map with its urban art festival, Graffitea. For a whole week, the greatest street artists from around the world come to the village to create their masterpieces. 

The aim of the festival is to get the entire community involved in the art form. As you wander the village streets, you can see the artists painting live, find out about the techniques they use at talks and attend workshops that will immerse you in the world of street art. 

Cullera, a new street art gallery

Façades, walls and buildings also compete to be adorned with art in Cullera. The Museo de Arte Urban (Urban Art Gallery) project seeks to repurpose spaces in the seaside town, transforming them into vibrant pieces of art. 

The initiative is promoted by young local artists who want to revive underused areas of Cullera and transform them into cultural spaces. A number of tours are available which will take you on a discovery of the art. Many of the pieces have strong messages that seek to raise awareness about specific issues. This is the case of De ti depende la Tierra (The Earth depends on you), which highlights the climate emergency. Take a walk through the streets and be inspired by the work. 

Alcoy and Urban Skills

The Alcoy Urban Skills art exhibition will make you see the town that you know so well in a wholly different light. The many art pieces populating the streets achieve a surprising effect: to make passers-by think about the future, while evoking both past experiences and present feelings. To do so, it turns to various formats. Workshops, talks, concerts, murals and graffiti are the vehicle through which art becomes popular, bringing it closer to the public and awakening sensibilities from everyday landscapes.

So, what’s your favourite piece? Come and find out. 

The Region of Valencia is full of destinations that are embracing street art as a vibrant art form and way of bringing colour and culture to the streets. Come along for a gentle stroll to soak up the art and take pictures of these ephemeral works.