The impressive, futuristic landscape of the City of Arts and Science covers a vast area, rising out of a man-made lake, and encompasses various attractions, accessed along a magnificent arched walkway overhung with an array of flowering, aromatic plants and shrubs. The complex includes an Imax cinema, planetarium, and Europe's biggest aquarium. The 'wow' factor is topped off with the fascinating Prince Felipe Museum of Sciences.

Address: 7 Autopista del Saler

Website: www.cac.es

Telephone: +34 902 100 031

Transport: Metro lines 3 and 5 to Alameda (15 minutes from the complex); buses 19, 35, 95 and 40 stop at the complex

Opening times: Daily from 10am to 7pm (2 January to 30 June, and 16 September to 30 December); 10am to 9pm (1 July to 15 September)

Admission: Combined tickets for the all areas cost €36,60 (adults) and €27,60 (children), entry to specific areas can be paid individually.