Valencia

Situated on the Mediterranean coast, Valencia is the Capital and main economic and political centre of the Valencia Region. The city has around 750.000 inhabitants and is the third Spanish city with more inhabitants. Valencia has the main merchandise port in the Mediterranean Sea. A significant portion of the surface of the city is part of the Albufera Natural Park, a protected lagoon situated at the South of the City. Culturally, it is worth mentioning that in 1996 the UNESCO considered the Llotja de la Seda (literally the Silk Exchange) as a World Heritage Site. Furthermore, it is also know the City of arts and Sciences.