The history of Valencia does contain the usual list of conquering forces up through the centuries, says Terje Raa - but one power was different and kept coming back, that was the power of water.
Alex Welsh describes the four days of Las Falles in Valencia, Spain - the craziest urban festival in Europe, and one of the most bizarre and fascinating European attractions.
Travel writer, Alex Welsh, touts Valencia - a recently re-invented European city that is quickly becoming one of Europe's hottest urban travel phenomenons and best kept secr
Alex Welsh thinks the City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia should have been selected as one of the New Wonders of the World. On second thought, he understands why it wasn't.
Valencia is a city of contrasts: Traditionalist autonomous community supporters thrive alongside a more modern, more 'Spanish' ambiance, a contrast that blends to create a truly interesting and intri
The history of Valencia does contain the usual list of conquering forces up through the centuries, says Terje Raa - but one power was different and kept coming back, that was the power of water. 
Caroline Selwyn compiles a list of Europe’s greatest anti-climaxes and tourist traps. 
Alex Welsh describes the four days of Las Falles in Valencia, Spain - the craziest urban festival in Europe, and one of the most bizarre and fascinating European attractions. 
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Before visiting the grand daddy of party islands, 