The Valencian Community - Spain
If you want to discover more than just sun and sand, you will find remains of most remote civilizations, Phoenicians, Greeks, Iberians and Romans. The Moorish legacy is still present in traditional artisany and agriculture with its praised oranges as well as rice. The conquests of Jaime de Aragon led to the foundation of the kingdom of Valencia, more or less at the territiory of todays Community.
The major attractions of this area is the capital Valencia, a city with outstanding monuments in particular of the Gothic period, as La Lonja and the bell-tower Miguelete demonstrate.
Alicante is the second largest city of Valencian Community, dominated by the Moorish castle Castillo de Santa Barabara.
Costa Blanca is also located in this region and is one of the most famous Spanish coasts. Its magnificent sandy beaches and ideal installations made it a first rate touristic center. Among the most important cities are Denia, Calpe, and Benidorm with its outstanding hotel infrastructure and hot nightlife.


