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, available in bars and cafes around the city.

Las Fallas isn't the only fiesta worth visiting Valencia for. Every August the nearby town of Bunol hosts the famous La Tomatina festival when thousands of people get splatted in the world's largest tomato fight.

Ever since Valencians re-discovered the waterfront the main beach at Malvarrosa can get pretty busy. If you really want to soak up the sun, escape the crowds or take a dip in the Med head out of town to beaches such as Playa Collegi, Playa La Albufera and Playa de la Dehesa.

The secrets of paella could fill a book, with every cafe and restaurant serving its own variation based around the classic ingredients. Genuine Paella Valenciana should include rabbit and chicken but never ham, bacon or chorizo and is cooked outside in one of the broad metal pans from which the dish derives its name. It's usually eaten at lunchtime and it's customary to order paella para dos.

With one Liga title and two Champions League final appearances to their name in recent years, Valencia these days rival Real Madrid and Barcelona for top honors in Spain and catching a game at the 55,000 Mestalla Stadium is a chance to witness futbol espanol at its best in one of the world's best stadiums. Big matches often don't kick off until 10 o'clock at night. Pick up tickets at any of the taquillas around the city -- unless Real or Barca are in town.

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