Madrid to Valencia via Cuenca

Cuenca is one of Spain's most impressive towns, its steep mountainside setting majestically towering above the remote countryside below. Bright medieval houses, churches, towers and squares fill the narrow, winding streets in the interior of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Walled Town, where visitors can uncover historical gems on every corner. The town is famed for its historic 'hanging houses' which cling to the side of the sheer limestone cliffside, one of which is now home to the Spanish Museum of Abstract Art.

Valencia welcomes you with a perfect blend of old and new. Wander through the narrow streets of the historic centre and admire the Gothic Cathedral and the vibrant Mercado Central. The ultra-modern Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias forms a spectacular contrast with the old town. In the former riverbed of the Turia, you'll find a green ribbon of parks running right through the city. Taste authentic paella Valenciana in one of the traditional restaurants. The golden sandy beaches are just a few kilometres from the centre. Valencia combines culture, gastronomy and beach life in a unique way.