City beaches, a giant Gulliver to climb and the home of paella. Here's what Valencia is like with the family, when to go and how long to stay.
The EU is bringing in new entry checks, so check the rules on GOV.UK before you book.
May, June and September are perfect, with warm sea and fewer crowds than midsummer. July and August are hot but the beach is right there. In mid-March the Fallas festival fills the streets with giant figures, fireworks and very loud firecrackers.
Europe's biggest aquarium, with sharks, belugas and a dolphin show.
A park in an old riverbed, with bike paths and the giant Gulliver playground to climb.
Futuristic buildings with a hands-on science museum and an IMAX cinema.
A wide sandy city beach with a long promenade, a tram ride from the centre.
A zoo built like the African savannah, with no visible fences.
Take a boat on the lagoon and eat paella where it was invented.
Yes. It's a city break and a beach holiday in one, it's flatter and calmer than Barcelona, and there's a lot for children.
Four nights covers the city, and a week lets you add plenty of beach days.
No, British passport holders can visit for up to 90 days in any 180 without a visa. New EU entry checks are being brought in, so check GOV.UK before you travel.
A festival in mid-March when huge papier-mâché figures fill the streets, then get burned on the last night. It's spectacular but noisy and busy, and hotels book up early.
Put Valencia on standby with everyone's other ideas. You each spread your points in secret, get one veto, and the draw picks where you go.