EURO CITY BREAK

Valencia is a city that has mastered the art of living well. It does not rush like Madrid nor does it preen like Barcelona. Instead it basks in a confident, sunny glow on the eastern coast of Spain where the Turia River meets the Mediterranean Sea. It is a place where history is not just preserved but lived in, from the Roman foundations buried beneath the streets to the futuristic white curves of Santiago Calatrava’s architecture that look like they have landed from another

We all know the heavy hitters. Paris steals your heart, Rome dazzles you with history and Barcelona brings the heat. But let’s be honest for a second. Sometimes you just want to escape the endless queues, the overpriced tourist traps and the struggle to get a clear photo without a selfie stick blocking your view. Europe is packed with incredible destinations that fly under the radar. These cities offer the same culture, food and history as the big capitals but with a fract