Valencia & Costa Blanca

City of Arts and Paella. Valencia is Spain's third-largest city, yet for many travelers, it remains an overlooked spot between Barcelona and Andalusia. A mistake — because Valencia combines futuristic architecture, one of the most beautiful old towns in the Mediterranean, Europe's largest city park, and the birthplace of paella. Add to that the beaches of the Costa Blanca, the mild climate, and prices significantly lower than in Barcelona.