Valencia is Spain's third city and one of its most undervalued luxury destinations — the birthplace of paella, home to the Santiago Calatrava-designed City of Arts and Sciences complex (one of the most celebrated pieces of contemporary architecture in Europe), the Barrio del Carmen with its medieval streetscape and emerging restaurant scene, and the beach and marina culture of the Malvarrosa and El Cabanyal that has made Valencia a year-round coastal city destination. The wardrobe responds to Valencia's cultural heritage, its beach and marina culture, and its warm Mediterranean climate.

For the City of Arts and Sciences. The futurist complex of Santiago Calatrava — the Hemisféric, the Palau de les Arts, the Oceanogràfic — one of the most architecturally compelling sites in Europe. A PP linen shirt in white or a warm natural with linen trousers and leather shoes. The white architecture of Calatrava's complex rewards natural fabric in white and natural colourways that respond to the building materials.

For the Barrio del Carmen and the historic centre. The medieval quarter of Valencia — the Cathedral, the Lonja de la Seda (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Central Market. A PP linen shirt in white or a warm natural with linen trousers and leather shoes.

For the Malvarrosa beach and the marina. The city beach and the Real Club Náutico de Valencia marina. White PP linen over natural swim shorts, leather sandals. Valencia's beach culture is more relaxed than the Côte d'Azur or the Balearics; the PP wardrobe here is maximally casual resort.

For the restaurant scene. Valencia has developed a strong reputation as one of Europe's notable food destinations — Ricard Camarena, Quique Dacosta, the central market cuisine. A navy PP linen shirt with linen trousers and leather shoes for the evening restaurant.

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