| Valencia is situated on the Spanish Mediterranean | | | | Spain, Valencia likes to take the credit for turning |
| coastline. It is a thriving city, resplendent with | | | | out the best Paella. With the availability of the |
| glorious architecture from earlier eras. | | | | best fresh produce and their culinary skills in over |
| 1. Las Fallas is the most famous festival in | | | | 200 rice dishes, the locals pride themselves on the |
| Valencia and presents tourists an opportunity to | | | | quality of their Paella. |
| see Valencia at its best. It reflects the locals love | | | | 7. Valencia has a tradition where excellence in |
| for all things explosive with an awe inspiring | | | | sports is concerned and is a good vacation |
| pyrotechnics demonstration. The local architects, | | | | destination for football fans. It has two football |
| artists and designers plan it for months. | | | | teams playing in Spain's leading division, La Liga. |
| 2. The City of Arts and Sciences houses the | | | | The two teams, Valencia CF and Levante UD |
| biggest aquarium in Europe, a science museum, a | | | | inspire the locals to devote themselves totally to |
| planetarium and music venues. It is the second | | | | game nights over copious amounts of beer. |
| most popular tourist destination in Spain. Spread | | | | 8. Valencia also has much to offer golf lovers with |
| over 350, 000 square metres, it lies in the Turia | | | | its two large golf courses, the El Saler Golf |
| river bed. | | | | Course and the Club de Golf Escorpion, thus |
| 3. Reflecting the entire gamut of Spanish | | | | making for an ideal golfing holiday. |
| architecture, Valencia is home to some of the | | | | 9. Valencia has a wide range of accommodation |
| most fascinating buildings in Spain. The variety of | | | | options available including luxury beach resorts, |
| architecture spans ornate baroque palaces, | | | | hotels and hostels; this range encompasses all |
| castle-like Gothic silk exchanges, Visigoth crypts, | | | | budgets and tastes. Those who are looking for |
| and magnificent Modernista markets. | | | | budget accommodation can opt for the hostels, |
| 4. Some wonderful monuments worth visiting are | | | | the cheapest option being an albergue which |
| the Catedral de San Pedro y Santa Maria and El | | | | offers group discounts. Most of these are along |
| Miguelete. | | | | the beaches or near the railway station. Small |
| 5. The nightlife in Valencia is vibrant and continues | | | | modern hotels cater to the business traveller |
| all night long. Night spots include grunge bars, | | | | while the luxury resorts such as Ayre Astoria |
| elegant cocktail bars, fancy clubs, sophisticated | | | | Palace, Zenit Valencia and Eurostars Gran Valencia |
| lounges and comfortable Bohemian lifestyle outlets | | | | are geared for the up market tourist traffic. |
| in El Carmen. Loud music and the tinkling of | | | | 10. Transportation in Valencia is convenient. |
| glasses epitomize the fun loving locals. | | | | Visitors can use taxis, buses, the underground and |
| 6. Although Paella normally is associated with | | | | hired cars to get around easily. |