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HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
Vibrant nightlife > Accessible beaches > Delicious food

In the last few years, Valencia has undergone a complete regeneration that has put this vibrant Mediterranean city well and truly on the map. Long overshadowed by other Spanish cities, it is fast becoming as stylish as Barcelona and developing into a fashionable short break destination.

Sometimes known as ‘The Big Orange’ due to the huge citrus groves that surround it, Valencia is a city with a big personality, yet relatively compact and manageable to explore. The maze-like Carmen district is the oldest part of town – a beautifully restored neighbourhood of baroque façades, charming squares and narrow alleys packed with innumerable cafes, bars and restaurants.

Sights include the cathedral, with its emblematic bell-tower and a museum which is home to what it claims is (and the Vatican officially recognises as) the Holy Grail. There is also an outstanding fine arts museum, an impressive contemporary art institute and the Mercat Central – a cathedral of food that sells an astonishing range of fresh produce.

The real symbol of Valencia’s renaissance though is the stunningly futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, designed by local-born architect Santiago Calatrava. This complex features some of the most brilliant modern buildings anywhere in the world, including Europe’s largest aquarium. A further wave of development is rapidly transforming the harbour and waterfront areas in time for the hosting of the Americas Cup in 2007.

Valencia is perhaps most famous for Las Fallas, Europe’s wildest street party, where giant papier-mâché effigies of politicians and celebrities are paraded through the streets before being consumed by flames and fireworks – think bonfire night multiplied by 100. La Tomatina, the annual tomato-throwing festival is held in the nearby town of Buñol. Both festivals draw visitors from around the world.

On top of all this, Valencia basks in a wonderful climate, with mild winters and over 300 days of sunshine a year, and there are good beaches right on the city’s doorstep. In terms of nightlife, Valencia is revered as a party town by the rest of Spain, which is saying something. Add to this the delicious local cuisine – Valencia is the home of paella – and you have the complete city break.

Stay at the chic design hotel, Palau de la Mar, or at the Petit Palace Bristol, in the heart of the historic quarter.

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