Jose Luis met us at the apartment and made us feel very welcome indeed. He provided us with maps and, having talked through our plans for the weekend, showed us where to go and the easy ways to get there.

The apartment is very stylish but it is also quite compact and we did struggle a little with space, particularly when washing and cooking, but the outside patio space more than made up for it.

The Rufaza area is a little out of the centre of town, but comes alive with bars and restaurants in the evening. The walk to the centre of the town only took 15 minutes or so and we found it a nice way to start and finish an evening out. It's also well situated for the more athletic to walk through the glorious Turia Gardens to the marina and beaches.

We loved visiting Valencia and are keen to return again; the old town and cathedral are breathtaking, the whole area is beautiful.