Valencia is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city on the Mediterranean coast. Spain’s third largest city is without a doubt a place full of contrasts where the remains of a distant past, which began in the year 138 B.C, harmoniously coexist with avant-garde buildings and long sandy beaches.

Valencia was founded by the Romans, taken by the Visigoths, and prospered under the Moors. Each civilisation has left its mark. The compact historic centre is packed with historic sites, squares, gardens, museums and charming little streets.
The city's focus is the Plaza de la Virgen with its 13th-15th century cathedral built primarily in Gothic style with elements of Baroque and Romanesque architecture. Highlights in the church’s interior include the Chapel of the Holy Grail with a chalice which is said to be the famous Holy Grail, two paintings of Goya and some stunning Renaissance frescoes of ten musician angels. The octagonal bell tower (known as Micalet) offers vertiginous views across the rooftops.