Valencia, the sophisticated capital of the province Valencia with 786,424 inhabitants is the third-largest city of the country. The greater Valencia region is home to 1.8 million inhabitants. The Valencia Manises Airport is situated 8 km from the city center; the railway network connects the city with Alicante, Barcelona and Madrid. Valencia also has a large port and the waterfront called Maria Real is worth visiting, too. The historical old town of Valencia is perfect for strolling, while the modern quarters around the Palacio de Congresas are a busy business area. The two universities of the city that offers a huge number of sights count 80.000 students. And don’t forget to eat paella when you’re there!