Valencia is one of Spain’s feisty señoritas. It simply cannot be touted as a hidden jewel anymore. It may have started out as a stiff industrial city, but later on it became the center of cultural attention in modern Spain. This province attracts over 4,000,000 tourists a year. The figures just keep on rolling.

One can easily see why Valencia should be part of your Spain tour’s itinerary. Valencia now houses over a dozen museums. These include the toy museum (Museu del Joguet), the bullfighting museum (Museu Taurí de València), the famous Museum of Fine Arts, and so much more. Another significant attraction of the town is the “Antiguo Cauce del Rio Turia”. This destination allows you to laze around the old town with other tourists and locals. Valencia’s famous and delicious delicacies like Paella Valenciana and calamares originated from this town too.

New structures and buildings also give Valencia new trademarks to be proud of. The Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias houses a science museum, an Opera house and an I-max cinema. The city is also a testament of Spain’s modern architecture. It attracts a bevy of young tourists because it was built to feature the festival for the arts.
Sports fanatics are also crazy about Valencia. It is the home of the Valencia Club de Futbol, one of the most formidable teams in Spanish football. Last 2005, Valencia turned the craze up a notch by hosting the 32nd American Cup. This is sailing’s prestigious regatta and match race.

In 2008, Valencia will host the famous Grand Prix F1 race in Europe. This is sure to be an exciting event, exploring Valencia’s dynamic landscape.

Valencia stands out with its young and robust image of the evolving times. This señorita displays Spain’s vibrant colors in the modern era.