The Orange Or The Grail?

Most of us know that Valencia (Spain´s third largest city, pop 747,000) is famous for its Oranges but did you know that its Cathedral holds a golden grail identified by the Vatican as the true cup of Christ used at the Last Supper! The photo shows it. Click on the image and see for yourself. This 13th century Cathedral also holds the un-decomposed hand of St Vincent (patron Saint of the city).

Unlike Alicante, Valencia is slightly inland from the Meditteranean and the seaside boulevards are replaced with palm lined inner boulevards adorned with classic baroque buildings. It also features "Agua De Valencia" or the "water of Valencia" which is actually a cocktail of Valencian oranges, champagne and vodka - very tasty! Valencia is also the home of Paella (over 200 rice dishes) and the city is surrounded by a sea of oranges and rice fields. Distance travelled so far: 6,441km.