My first visit to Spain surprised me very much.
The flight over the mountains and seas enchanted me, and the landing in Valencia took my breath away. The beautiful, modern architecture of the City of Arts and Science complex, called the District of the Future, is even more impressive from above. The colors and design are very organic and almost cosmic. In one word, beautiful.
I wouldn't be myself without visiting old churches, including 
the cathedral, where, according to legend, the Holy Grail is located. The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Valencia, dating back to 1238, stands in the place of a mosque located on the site of a Gothic building, so it mixes different styles. And of course it is located in a place of power like all Gothic cathedrals. When I got there, bells were ringing everywhere. Such a symbolic and lovely greeting.
For me, the whole area was an amazing mix of east and west. 
Earth and Mars landscapes with amazing soil color. There is everything there, maybe even mountains, deserts and lakes. I was enchanted by the heather-colored salt lake and the park, which is older than Poland. Huge palm trees and remains of Arab architecture.
For me, Alicante is primarily a castle towering over the city, 
narrow streets and palm trees. Everything in ocher and lapis lazuli. A captivating mix. Even residential houses expanded over generations without any plan are charming in their own way, constituting a mosaic of colors. Benches built into the walls of houses and covered with patterned blue and white tiles. Church domes are covered with cornflower blue tiles.
And to top it all off, beautiful beaches and sun. 
