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Visiting Valencia

2nd June 2008

Located in the middle of the Spanish Mediterranean coastline, Valencia is Spain's third largest city.

There is something for everyone in Valencia. In addition to the city's outstanding aesthetic beauty, there is a wealth of historical and artistic attractions.

In the old quarter, guests of Valencia can visit the gothic city gates known as the Torres de Serranos, the baroque Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas and the Museo de Bellas Artes - which contains works by street artists including Goya and Velázquez.

Every July, thousands enjoy the Feria de Julio, which features performing arts, free concert performances, a jazz festival and fireworks among its events. The 'battle of the flowers', which also occurs during the festival, sees a parade of specially decorated, horse-drawn floats travel down the Paseo de la Alameda while their assembled crowds throw orange marigolds at each other.

August sees the Feast of the Assumption taking place - one of a host of religious holidays observed in the city.

There are a number of ways to travel around Valencia, from the integrated bus, tram and metro network, to regular trains, taxis or rental bikes.

Equidistant from Madrid and Barcelona, Valencia is a perfect destination for holidaymakers intent on making the most of what Spain has to offer.

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