Valencia is Spain's third largest city, famous for its magnificent orange groves, its long beaches and of course paella!
The streets of Valencia are filled with shop windows exhibiting everything from hand made arts and crafts to the latest fashion designs.
In Valencia's center there is a medieval cathedral with it's octagonal bell tower, museums here include the Museum of Fine Arts and the Valencia Institute of Modern Art.
It is a place for international and avant-garde design and one of the most attractive cities in Europe when it comes to fairs and conventions.
The newest attractions are a science museum and an IMAX theater, with many other new developments being planned.
In 2005 more than five million visitors chose the Valencia region as their holiday destination. Most descend upon the resorts of the coastal strip, where they stay put.