Valencia has a modern communications network that makes it easily accessible, joining it to the main Spanish and European capitals through its Airport, railway, highways and Autonomous Port.

The extraordinary Valencian weather, with an average temperature of 16.7ºC, ensures mild winters and warm summers, and invites you to enjoy its sunny beaches of white sands, as well as the pleasure of walking through the ancient part of town, one of the largest of its kind in Europe. In addition to this, the merry and welcoming character of its people make it one of the reference touristic cities of the world.

The touristic offer in the City of Valencia combines the splendid historic and monumental patrimony of the old city and the new urban development with more contemporary looks, all this added to the attractive environment of the sun and the sea. Valencia is a city that invites to living outdoors.

In the 1990's, a change in the conception of the city started. From its basically agricultural and industrial character, it has become a reference in the services sector. Thanks to its economic expansion, it has also become a first-rank business and trade center, with a strong development in research and innovation. It is a leader in achievements in medicine and other scientific areas.

The creative and innovating character of its inhabitants is reflected in the recent monuments, cultural, social and scientific complexes that have given this city a new profile. The City of Arts and Sciences, the Congress Palace, the Exhibition Site, the Technological Park and many others, have made it possible to perfectly combine the historical patrimony with the avant-garde development of this dynamic city.