The third largest city in Spain, after Madrid and Barcelona, with a long historical tradition, a pleasant Mediterranean climate and many sights and festivals. It is also known for its gastronomic culture - paella, a dish made of rice and meat, originated in Valencia. It is the largest port in the western Mediterranean, located on the banks of the River Turia, on the east coast of the Iberian Peninsula, about 300 km south of Barcelona. On average, there are more than 300 sunny days a year. It is the centre of the tourist region known as the Costa del Azahar - the Orange Blossom Coast. Valencia is the world capital of design and the European capital of smart tourism for 2022.

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