Valencia is the third-largest city in Spain and is the home of paella (YUM!) and the famous Falles festival. With its seaside setting, mile upon mile of sandy beaches, a treasure trove of heritage buildings and the futuristic City of Arts & Sciences (designed by one of my favourite architects, Santiago Calatrava; and Felix Candela), Valencia is a tourist hot-spot.
I was thrilled to receive an invitation from the Tourism Board of the region of Valencia for a five-day visit along with travel bloggers from around the world. The trip includes beach time (yay!), indulgence at the Sha Wellness Clinic, many undoubtedly fabulous meals, delicious cocktails, a travel blogger gathering and concludes with the Formula One race. Needless to say… I can’t wait! 
My flight to Valencia with Transavia, a fun Dutch regional airline, takes off in a few hours. I’m really looking forward to meeting my Twitter friends @Traveldudes, @AbigailKing, @501places, @Adventuregirl, @WildJunket, @IsabellesTravel, @HotelIsabel, and making new friends with other Tweeps and travel bloggers.
Update
Read my posts on Valencia and other posts related to this trip:
- Behind the Scenes of the Valencia Formula One Grand Prix
- An Architectural Marvel in Valencia
- Velvet Moments: Benidorm
- An Aerial Experience of Europe
You’re most welcome to follow our trip to Valencia via the Twitter feed below or on Twitter. The hashtag we’ll be using is #blogtripF1.
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Hello Juan,
It certainly was! Great to meet you and your family in Valencia. Let’s keep in touch. I look forward to visiting you in Asturias one day.
Cheers,
Keith
Keith, It was a fantastic experience. I hope to see you soon in Asturias.
Best regards
Juan Otero
wowwww..wonderfull.. i like valencia
Enjoy it. One of the hidden jewels of Europe and you are here for the fiestas by the beach tonight
Will a digital postcard do? LOL!
how nice.. have a great time! send ciki a postcard please:)