Article: 48 HOURS IN VALENCIA ; Start within the atmospheric old town, take in some architecture, stop for a paella and sit back and savour this Mediterranean marvel. By Jacqueline Luke

WHY GO NOW?

To escape the northern November gloom in pursuit of culture, cuisine and the prospect of sunny skies. Even though prosperous Valencia is Spain's third-largest city, it remains accessible and engaging--particularly in the atmospheric old town. It also provides an excellent base to explore the region that bears its name.

TOUCHDOWN

Valencia's Manises airport, 8km west of the city centre, is served by Iberia (0870 60 90500; iberia.com) from Heathrow, Ryanair (0871 246 0000;ryanair.com) from Stansted and easyJet (0905 821 0905; easyJet.com) from Gatwick. The airport is on the city's efficient Metro: lines 3 and 5 run to the most central station, Colon (1), in about 25 minutes for a ...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

 
 
Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 80 million articles! Access over 6,500 publications with a FREE trial!