Valencia is one of the most beautiful cities in Mediterranean Spain. Its a pleasure to simply wander around the city centre and stopping for a drink and food in one of its many lovely squares.

The city is clean and safe and a delight to experience.

Get a feel for the place by strolling around the old town. At its heart is the marble-paved Plaza de la Virgen , flanked by the cathedral and the basilica, both with intriguing mixes of gothic and classical styles.

Nearby is the Mercardo Central, Europe's largest covered food market. The modernista building of stained glass and wrought iron is almost as impressive as the produce on show. The aisles of fresh glistening fish and seafood, bursting with colour- you'll want to take the lot home and cook dinner.

Over the road, the stunning 15th-century La Lonja (silk exchange), with its elegant stone columns carved to resemble twisted bolts of silk, is the most beautiful building in Valencia and a world heritage site.

The Plaza de la virgen is one of the most traditional and visited attractions. On one side of the plaza, stands the Basílica de los Desamparados, and on the other, one of the towers of the Palau de la Generalitat. In the center the fountain, built to pay tribute to the river Turia and the eight small rivers that crossed the fields around the city in the past centuries.

The Torres de Serranos are one of the two Roman built entrance doors to the medieval city wall built in the XIV century. The Torres de Serrano are considered as the most impressive gothic city walls of Europe

There is lots to see and do, plenty of attractions to suit everyone.