Valencia

Whether it is golden beaches, moonlit nights, a cosmopolitan atmosphere or a holiday of adventure and discovery you are seeking, Valencia offers it all. Within the three regions; València Terra i Mar , the Costa Blanca, and Castellon Costa Azahar, there are hundreds of kilometres of mediterranean coastline, over 20 golf courses, festivals all year long and Valencian wines. The airports of Valencia and Alicante service the region comprehensively and a train service along the coast and inland access all the most popular destinations.

Valencia is an ideal place to go sailing, windsurfing, waterskiing and golf. Crystal-clear waters have earned over 106 Blue Flags from the EU awarding exceptional environmental conditions and services. Valencia city is host to the 2007 America's Cup. Located on the sea shore the Club de Golf El Saler is ranked among the best 50 in the world.

València Terra i Mar hosts popular festivals such as Las Fallas. Festivities are loud and colourful. Large satyrical floats, Las Fallas, commenting on current socio-political issues parade through the streets only to be burnt on the final evening. Women, las falleras, show off their colourful and attractive regional dresses. A particular Valencian tradition in Semana Santa is the "trenca de perols" where residents throw earthen cooking pots out of windows and balconies.

The Costa Blanca is one of the most cosmopolitan sites in Europe. However it is full of natural wonders such as the largest palm tree plantation in Elx listed as World Heritage, to castles, sand dunes in Guardamar del Segura or view filled hikes in the mountains of Bernia Sierra. Castellón Costa Azahar is home to 120km of coastline and rugged peaks in the interior. The Sierra de Irta nature park has steep cliffs that reach the sea surrounded by typical mediterranean flora and fauna and is one of the most beautiful landscapes in the region.

To compliment the climate Valencia has an exquisite cuisine most famous for its paella. Horchata a sweet refreshing milky drink is very refreshing while the white wines from the Alto Turia and Serrania regions or reds from the regions of Requena, Utiel and the Campo de Lliria must be tried.