We arrived at Manuel's apartment on a very hot day with our overloaded backpacks and tired limbs. Although a little difficult to find due to construction (we would recommend taking a cab to the apartment or buying a map of Valencia in advance), the moment we stepped into the apartment and were welcomed by the incredibly warm and friendly Manuel, we were overwhelmed with joy. The apartment is exactly as it appears in photos or better. Modern, clean and minimalist, the views are breathtaking and the lack of noise was a breath of fresh air. Privacy and comfort can be found in a small apartment that has used every inch of space to the fullest potential. The shower was fantastic, the kitchen equipped with all necessities (Manuel had left us bread, butter and water in the fridge)! The location, although far from the beach, was across the street from the much acclaimed Mercado Central where we bought paella, pork, vegetables, etc and cooked our meals for two days. The mercado was an incredible experience for us Canadians where we only have box store supermarkets. We rented bikes from a company Manuel recommended and we were able to explore the large city from our northwest location all the way to the south eastern beach and port on our bikes by traveling on the 30 km former canal now converted into a giant park. Valencia was one of our favourite cities and Manuel's manners, and hospitality helped mold our impression of the city. Thank you Manuel for everything and we can't wait to return!