Valencia
Spain
- Safety rating
- 8.4/10
- Best time to visit
- April to June and September to October for warm weather; March for the Fallas festival.
- Population
- 0.8M
Overview
Spain's third city blends a medieval old town with the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences and miles of Mediterranean beach. As the birthplace of paella and host of the fiery Fallas festival, Valencia offers tradition and innovation in equal measure.
Top attractions
See the City of Arts and Sciences, the Central Market, the cathedral, and the Turia gardens.
Getting around
A metro, trams, buses, and an extensive bike network make the flat city easy to navigate.