Cheap flights from New York to Valencia from £172

When in Valencia, it is best to call other countries from special call boxes near almost all transport stops, cinemas and entertainment centres. To pay for calls, you need to buy a special plastic card at the post office or the newsstand.

If you crave a cosy dinner at home or a picnic in Valencia, buy the salty cheese Queso de servilleta or the sweet Queso Blanket made from goat's milk. Supplement it with Mistela white wine or Bobal red wine.

If you do not expect sophisticated cuisine but want to have a hearty meal, head to the Neco buffet located 5 minutes walk from Ch. Valencia train station. Paying 11 euro, you get access to the buffet. Paella with seafood or meat in a huge frying pan, baked meat and even oysters. Tasty salads and desserts are also available. Drinks are not included, but prices are not expensive. A glass of beer is 3 euro, a litre of sangria is 7 euro. Mind that they have a break from 17:00 to 20:00.