1. If your trip to Valencia happens to take in a Sunday, and you like modern art, leave your visit to Valencia's Museum of Modern Art until the Sunday when entrance is free! Granted, you're only saving €2 but that €2 could go a long way!

2. Most of Valencia’s cathedrals and churches are free to visit. Many of them are also some of the city's most beautiful buildings. Notable ones include Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados on Plaza de la Virgen which dates back to 1652, Iglesia de Santa Catalina on Calle Zapatería, well-known for its bell tower, and Iglesia del Carmen on the square of the same name.

3. One of Valencia's finest qualities is its climate. This city on the Costa Blanca enjoys over 300 days of sunshine every year. As a result, its beach Playa de la Malvarrosa is one of its biggest attractions. Located east of the city centre, it gets busy at weekends. The easiest way to get there is via the high-speed tram which departs from the stop at Pont de Fusta.

4. This park spanning 7km was a river bed in a previous life when the River Turia used to flow through Valencia. Today it is the city's biggest and best known park and the perfect place to unwind if you need to get out of the old quarter for a couple of hours.

5. If you're broke, take note of Valencia's free attractions. These include Museo de Ciencias Naturales, a science museum in Jardines del Real, La Lonja across from Mercado Central which is a Unesco World Heritage site, and Museo de Bella Artes, Valencia's fine arts museum on Calle San Pío.