Spring arrived in València, and the temperature is very pleasant, the days are sunny and the sea is beautiful.

The city flat, recently remodeled, is located in a residential area, with many small shops and restaurants in all price ranges and situated In the downtown area.

The flat, originally built in the 50's, was the residence of my parents, and was completely renovated in the year 2011, and has all modern amenities and services..

It has 2 bedrooms and sleeps 4 people, in 1 double and 2 single beds, although it has only one bathroom. A large living room + kitchen occupy about 60 square meters, making a total of 117 sq m in the flat.

Valencia is a Mediterranean city, which has been occupied continuously for more than 2200 years by Romans, Goths, Arabs and Catalans. It was capital of the Spanish Republic during the Spanish Civil War (1937), and is now a medium sized city (750,000 inhabitants), which combines the advantages of a city without suffering the drawbacks (no parking, terrible traffic, too big to walk many places) of the big cities. Everything you may need is within reach. The city´s proximity to the Mediterranean sea makes the beaches a splendid place to spend the day. The beaches are Pleasant as well In the evening, after sunset and one may take a refreshing walk through the many bars where tapas, wine or soft drinks (horchata) are served. Being a completely flat city, bike riding is highly recommended.

The Central Market (one of the pictures are included) is a real feast for the eyes and palate. Possibly the largest area of fresh food market in Europe, built in the 20's of XX century, it not only has a great daily business from 7:00 until 15:00 (closed Sundays and holidays) but also a place where tourists flock astonished at so much joy and abundance.

Madrid is only 95 minutes away with the new high-speed train which exceeds 300 km/h and allows a comfortable journey to the capital if you want to see that city and its magnificent museums.

 I include here a few lines of the emails received from my recents exchanges.

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... our stay we really enjoyed!
Valencia is a fantastic city, we admired old city, modern architecture, parks and beaches, excellent bike rent system, excellent restaurants....
Your apartment is very well located, very well furnished......

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I want to thank you for staying at your beautiful apartment in beautiful Valencia. I love the way it is decorated and the wooden floor is so desirable….wow!
I have enjoyed so much. The location is perfect.
I think you are blessed to live Valencia.
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The Valencian people gave me a feeling of being welcome and give me space and room to see the city in all its beauty.
I really hope I can return again one day.....

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.....Nous avons beaucoup apprécié l'appartement qui est très confortable et dans un quartier très sympathique. Nous avons aussi beaucoup aimé la ville de Valence et la région...
Amicalement,.

And more....

It was in Valencia where Hemingway began writing Fiesta (1925) his first novel that launched him to international scene.
Hemingway, then living in Paris, I knew that while the French capital was cloudy in Valencia could find a much milder climate and a deep blue sky. No wonder Valencia is recognized as a destination with over 300 days of sunshine a year.
To this we should add that I love Valencian cuisine altogether. "In Valencia is damn great meal at the beach or in the city a good melon with a jug of very cold beer," he said through a letter to a friend..