VALENCIA

Valencia, caressed by the Mediterranean boasts sunny coasts and all year round warm temperatures, an ideal destination for either a second home or a permanent move to pain. Valencia is known as "The City of Light" thanks to its 2,600 hours of Sun per year.

The Moorish heritage is clear from the traditional handicraft arts and the cultivation of oranges and rice. Valencia is one of the largest cities in Spain and can also be one of the liveliest.

Valencia offers a diverse cultural life and attracts many important commercial fairs and events. All this has produced a very dynamic and economically lively city. Valencia was also the home city of "El Cid" a national hero of Spain, who fought against the Authorties. Many traditional customs and festivals in the region serve as reminders of this connection.

Valencia's sunny beaches merit a separate mention. The high quality standards, infrastructure, and level of service have made them famous throughout the World. On more that 100 km of coastline a large number of seaside towns have been awarded the distinguished European Blue Flag. This distinctive internationally recognised symbol guarantees quality, high standards, beaches in good conditions, and the use of facilities for the many visitors and residents.

Due to Valencia, long ago, deciding to embrace tourism as its major sector it has become the regions leaders in the industry, this is reflected in the hotels, restaurants, discotheques, bars, sports facilities etc, something for just about everyone to enjoy. The great climate, excellent communications infrastructure, the hospitable character of the local people, and the food are some of the qualities that have turned many one time tourists into a permanent resident of Valencia. This phenomenon is far from over, year after year, more and more people from other parts of Europe decide to make Valencia their home. Valencia has more second homes than any other area of Spain.

As well as Sun and Paella, there's a lot to discover in Valencia, one of the reasons that Valencia has become such an important area for both tourism and for people looking for a second home or permanent move to Spain.