Valencia is as much a feast to your eyes as it is a holiday to your wallet. The green hues found in the Jardi del Turia are a wonderful contrast to the shimmering golden sand and sparkling azure blue waves on its beautiful beaches. All of those who visit love this Spanish coastal cities charm as they walked under the citrus trees dropping fragrant blossoms onto the cobblestone streets. Then they listen to the hum of the Valencian dialect amidst the produce stands of the Mercado Central. Valencia now offers a mixture of Madrid’s history and Barcelona’s contemporary atmosphere with a more wallet-friendly price tag. To make it easy on you, just download the free guide here!

Keep in mind that Valencia is very, very traditional, unlike Barcelona or Madrid! Although many residents speak english, many don’t or won’t. With its recent popularity, prices for rentals, hotels or real estate to buy have risen sharply. In addition, like Barcelona there is a growing anti-sentiment towards over tourism and foreigners moving there, due to the rising prices and lack of real estate options. I would recommend visiting in the off seasons except during Fallas, a loud and boudry three week festival with non-stop noise and drinking…