Allow plenty of time to visit Spain's third-largest city. It is positively packed with attractions, with over 30 museums to choose from, bold architectural statements and sun-kissed Blue-Flag-rated beaches.Have a refreshing glass of the local horchata (drink made from tiger nuts) in Valencia's vibrant old town, where you can admire the gothic Silk Exchange's twisting columns and vaulted ceilings. Alternatively, you might like to gaze upon extravagant frescoes in the gothic Church of San Nicolás or enjoy the nightlife at the Calle Caballeros.Pause for breath at the astounding Jardín del Turia. When the Turia river was diverted following severe flooding in 1957, the former riverbed was converted into a lush 7-kilometre-long parkland area. The Jardín curves around the city centre complete with playing fields, gardens and the Parque Gulliver children's playground where a giant figure of Jonathan Swift's protagonist forms stairways, ramps and slides to play on.