Valencia

Valencia, nestled between the mountains and the beach, is Spain´s third largest metropolitan area. The city´s economy is built on transportation, tourism, and port activity, sectors which are complemented by the region´s year-round pleasant weather. Valencia offers a rich cultural experience to expats and locals alike, most notably thanks to its world-famous gastronomy (including paella), the annual bonfire festival (Las Fallas), and its distinct regional language (Valencian). Whether through exploring the surrounding landscapes, or joining a local sports group, the city offers visitors a plethora of ways to be active outdoors. Valencia is also home to impressive medieval castles and walls.

Situated in the Mediterranean coast of Spain, Valencia provides a more relaxed lifestyle than Barcelona and Madrid, both of which are less than three hours away by train. In addition to an exceptional quality of life, Valencia boasts a relatively low cost of living. The city hosts an interesting mix of innovative, futuristic architecture- as demonstrated in the must-see building ¨Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciences¨- and aspects of traditional lifestyle which are still adhered to strongly by a large majority of the population. The family-unit still plays an important role in and is at the forefront of the lifestyle of many Valencians.