While La Gran Via may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like City of Arts and Sciences and Colón Market.

If you're spending some time in Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències, Prince Felipe Museum of Sciences and Queen Sofia Palace of the Arts are top sights worth seeing.

If you're spending time in Eixample, you might enjoy attractions like Ruzafa Market and Colón Market. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Xativa Station to see more of the city.

Ruzafa is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ruzafa Market and Color Elefante.

Quatre Carreres is noteworthy for its museums, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Queen Sofia Palace of the Arts and Prince Felipe Museum of Sciences.

If you're spending time in Mestalla, check out sights like Turia Gardens or Mestalla Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Aragon Station or Alameda Station.