You could not pick a better location to spend your vacation in Valencia to really experience the heart of the city. You walked out and around the corner you were stepping into Plaça de la Reina in the shadow of Cátedra de Valencia…literally that close. Obviously all the major sites were within an easy walk around the cobblestone streets, littered with lovely cafes to stop along the way…which you should in between your sight-seeing. It’s also so easy to rent a bike (there are so many around but we had a great experience with Pelican) and travel the lovely Túria gardens all the way to the beach, seeing the city along the way. BUT back to this home and our lovely hostess, Maria! She is a wonderful host (as so many have mentioned) with a passion for Valencia you cab feel and can guide you on how best you might experience Valencia for your tastes. The home she has created is very well appointed, true to the pictures, with lovely terrace to enjoy morning coffee and book or late afternoon glass of wine, enjoying the hustle and bustle of the city below. At night you definitely hear the city outside, but with the bedrooms in the back of the apartment, we were fine with the normal sounds of the city. There is an elevator up to the apartment for luggage so that was nice. We would definitely stay hear on a return visit!