A$3,000 | 10 days | from Sydney | Comfortable
Why you'll love it
Valencia is Spain's third-largest city, on the Mediterranean coast, and the home of paella. It scores 9 out of 10 for food, 8 for nightlife and safety, and 7 for beaches, so it's a relaxed mix of city break and beach holiday.
The best time to visit Valencia is April to June or September to October, with warm, sunny days and a warm sea later in the season. In March, the Fallas festival fills the streets with giant sculptures and fireworks.
The futuristic City of Arts and Sciences includes Europe's largest aquarium, and the Turia Gardens follow a former riverbed across the city. Explore the old town, the Central Market and the La Lonja silk exchange. Malvarrosa beach is a short tram ride away, and the Albufera lagoon is the place to try paella.
Valencia suits families, food lovers and couples.
Your trip cost
For 10 days from Sydney