What to see in Utiel
 

Utiel is a town in Valencia which is 75 kilometres away from Valencia Manises Airport (50 minutes away by car). For this reason, for a tour of places to see in Utiel and towns near Valencia, the most popular option for those who need a means of transport is car hire at Valencia airport.
 

If you take advantage of Record go Mobility's car hire offers you can have the possibility of having the perfect means of transport. Cheap car hire in Valencia, while being the most economical, is also the most flexible and the one that gives you the most freedom. With no time or capacity limitations, with the possibility of choosing the vehicle that best suits your needs and being able to make your route at your own pace and with whoever you want.
 

What to see in Utiel in one day? Essential places to see in Utiel
 

• Old quarter of Utiel. A stroll through the historic centre of Utiel is the ideal start to soak up everything this Valencian town has to offer on your route. You can tell that this is a wine-growing region with a great wine culture.
   
• Temple and Convent of La Merced. A Neo-Gothic style temple that is well worth a visit.
   
• Parish Church of the Assumption of Our Lady. Of great artistic and historical value, this Gothic style church has a very large floor plan that reflects the majesty of the building.
   

Things to do in Utiel
 

Without a doubt, one of the essential things to do if you visit Utiel is to visit its underground wine cellars. Just like the most popular places to see in Requena, in Utiel you should not miss the chance to get to know its wine culture, as well as to taste some of its wines with the Utiel-Requena designation of origin.
 

There are some 400 underground cellars beneath the historic centre of Utiel. The cellars and underground tunnels are of medieval origin and were built to connect the fortress and walls with the town centre.
 

On the other hand, it is also advisable to visit the Wine Museum of the Valencian Community, where the techniques used in the whole process of making D.O. Utiel-Requena wine are explained, as well as all the brands that belong to this denomination.
 

Excursions to do in Utiel
 

If you like weekend getaways where you can go hiking and commune with nature for a few hours, in Utiel you have Negrete Park. A natural spot in the heart of Sierra del Negrete, where you can do several hiking routes, walking, cycling and climbing and enjoy with your family or friends.
 

Eating in Utiel: Where to eat in Utiel?
 

Like other towns in Valencia, as is the case with all the places to see in Gandía, Sagunto, etc. Utiel has a rich gastronomic tradition: the ‘olla de Utiel’, ‘ajoarriero’, ‘almortas’, ‘morteruelo’, ‘gazpacho’, as well as, logically, wine, oil and honey, are typical dishes and products of the land that you should not miss if you go to Utiel.
 

As well as taking advantage of the Wine Route, as you are in the centre of the Utiel-Requena Designation of Origin, these are some of the recommended restaurants to give you an idea of where to eat in Utiel: Asador Casa Chencho (Calle Nicolás Ruiz, 18); Restaurante El Castillo (C/Camino, 80); La Taberna (C.Valencia, 62).
 

As you can see, after getting an idea of all the things to see in Utiel and all the activities you can do in the area, Utiel is a place worth visiting, for example, for a romantic getaway with your partner, a day out with friends, a family holiday, etc. There are not only the Fallas of Valencia to make you come to the area, but there are many more possibilities to discover.