The third largest city in Spain, Valencia sits on the beautiful Costa del Azahar. With a population approaching two million, Valencia is well known as an industrial and business center as well as being a popular tourist attraction.

Valencia’s climate suits those who favor warm summers instead if blisteringly hot ones, and are more than compensated by their mild winters. However the weather in Valencia and the region can be erratic both in spring and autumn, with sudden and violent rain storms being fairly frequent.

What makes Valencia an attraction both to the tourist as well as the business visitor is the obvious charm of the city. The city square, known as Placa de le’Ajuntament, where the classically designed city hall dominates the view, lined by all that is finest in shopping, dining and entertainment. An attraction, which has continued for decades is the fireworks display held during the celebrations of St. Joseph’s day, held every spring, and known locally as Las Fallas.

A popular meeting place for tourist and local residents alike, is the Placa de la Verge, containing the Turia fountain and the Basilica of the Virgin Around the corner is the Plaça de la Reina, with the Cathedral, orange trees, and many bars and restaurants. The city center of Valencia is typified by many grand squares, each containing at least one building in the baroque style. As with all the major Spanish cities, the Moors also had a major influence in architecture which still is very much in evidence. The impressive renaissance styled Valencia cathedral offer tremendous views of the city landscape from the top of the tower. Valencia is particularly well know for its museums with one of the best known being the Museo de Bellas Artes where works from many of Spain’s finest traditional artists can be viewed. For followers of modern art, the entertainment complex of the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias is well worth a view. Other popular visiting spots in Valencia include the gardens of Real, Monforte, and Botanical

Valencia offers a lot and can also be a base for touring the nearby Costa Blanca and Costa de Azahar.

Renting a car can be an economical way to travel around Valencia and the greater region. There are several pick up areas around the city with discounts are on offer for rentals of three days and over. Car Hire in Valencia comes as a ‘fully inclusive’ package which includes unlimited mileage, collision damage waiver, passenger indemnity insurance and cover for third party, fire and theft - and usually insurance excess. To rent a car anywhere in Spain, you must show a full driver's licence and a credit card in the driver’s name. Cars are usually rented to customers between the ages of 21 to 70 years. Hiring a car is a great idea if you want to use Valencia as your base for a three day minimum travel experience around the greater region.