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The battle of the flowers
Valencia is no more just a shadow of Barcelona and Madrid, so little as stunning new skylines have changed the city completely, Valencia is the city where paella was first simmered over a wood fire, it's a chaotic place where craziness and beauty mixes together. Spain's most exciting night scenes and outstanding museums, old quarter and Europe's newest cultural complex.
Here it is, the city of best Summer festivals ever, once you are in Valencia , you can enjoy the local music and the best Mediterranean food ever! In the Palau de la musica Gardens every Thursday there is "Jueves de Tinto y Tapa", an event that guides you throughout e the famous tapas and let you try great local wine.
You will enjoy the great fireworks that are indescribable in Valencia, on Saturday at the midnight the magnificent fires will light up the city over the "Las arenas" beach just steps away from Valencia's port. The best will come as the last , on Sunday, 27th of July there will be a stunning parade "The battle of the flowers" , which is a tradition dating back in 1891, by years it has gain its popularity, being the most expected attraction of the Fair and the last one, that will also be the last attraction, a perfect way to end a great festival!