I’ve spent two nights in Valencia.  It was some much needed downtime after a crazy few days in Barcelona. I allowed the group I’ve been travelling with to move on to Madrid and given myself two full days of relaxation.

Visiting the beach here has been a highlight – there is sand!!! (Many of the beaches I’ve been to in Europe recently have been stoney). The weather is amazing, the food is good and the water is warm.

It has been great – I do wish I had another few days spare but I need to keep moving.  On to Madrid…