About Valencia, Spain

The port city of Valencia lies on Spain’s southeastern coast, where the Turia River meets the Mediterranean Sea. It’s known for its City of Arts and Sciences, with futuristic structures including a planetarium, an oceanarium and an interactive museum. Valencia also has several beaches, including some within nearby Albufera Park, a wetlands reserve with a lake and walking trails.

• Postcode: 46000-46080
• Weather: 17°C, Wind S at 10 km/h, 30% Humidity
• Founded: 138 BC
• Population: 2.531 million (2018) Eurostat
• Colleges and Universities: University of Valencia
• Did you know: Valencia is the ninth-most densely populated European Union city proper (5,799 people per km²)