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The coastal Mediterranean region of Valencia is home to a variety of fragrant fruit groves, the touristy Costa Blanca and the attractive old historic resort towns of Javea, Altea and Alicante. Valencia City is Spain's third-largest city and birthplace of its most famous dish - paella. Valencia offers a mix of modern living and Spanish culture. Here visitors can see the famous baroque Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas; the Museo de Bellas Artes, one of the best museums in the country with works from El Greco, Velázquez and Goya; the Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias which is a huge complex devoted to science and the arts, and visit the famous city landmark, the Gothic Cathedral which is a tribute to many of the architectural styles in the region.
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Some things not to miss include the famous museums and galleries and the lively summer festivals which are guaranteed to excite and enthrall, most notably is the La Tomatina Fiesta (in Buñol). This is a famous tomato fight that takes place every August - visitors should remember not to wear anything that they don't mind seeing drowned in tomato juice! In brief, Vincci Lys Hotel and the region of Valencia have something to offer every traveller.
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