This Mediterranean city is probably one of the cities which better blends old with modern architecture. The ancient mansion houses, churches and cathedral of the old quarter perfectly coexist with the neo-futuristic building called ” City of the Arts and Sciences “which is a cultural and entertainment complex in Valencia. designed by architects; Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela.
It’s the place of origin of paella, and the right place to taste and learn how to cook it!
And Albufera (Spanish for “lagoon”) are the wetlands where rice for paella is grown which is just a few miles away. It’s an oasis surrounded by rice fields and forests, where you will be able to enjoy hiking, boat rides and dream sunsets, while you discover a natural paradise. You can witness thousands of birds which migrate from northern Europe to Africa or vice versa every season.