The port city of Valencia is on Spain’s southeastern Orange Blossom Coast, where the Turia River meets the Mediterranean Sea. It’s known for its City of Arts and Sciences, with futuristic structures including a planetarium, an oceanarium and an interactive museum. Valencia also has several beaches, including some within nearby Albufera park, a wetlands reserve with a lake, walking trails and bird-watching.

Valencia is a city deep with layers of history and progression. Today it is a bustling, up and coming coastal city, showing its capabilities by being recently elected to hold, Europe’s first world sailing competition, the Americas Cup.

No-one can deny this city’s cutting edge panorama; Valencia is leading Europe in innovation and experimentation within architecture. It is the home to an exquisite historical center, futuristic science quarter, university and a clean city beach. Even in high season, it is not over-run with tourists, letting visitors admire its local charm.