Spain, a country on Europe’s Iberian Peninsula, includes 17 autonomous regions with diverse geography and cultures. The port city of Valencia lies on Spain’s southeastern coast, where the Turia River meets the Mediterranean Sea. It is famous for the City of Arts and Sciences, the Valencia Cathedral, the Old Town, the Central Market, and being the birthplace of paella. Valencia is also popular for its peculiar museums, quirky festivals, beautiful sunny weather, and fantastic sandy beaches. Valencia also has several beaches, including some within nearby Albufera Park, a wetlands reserve with a lake and walking trails.