Orange groves, palm trees, sun and sea - no not California, but this engaging city on Spain's southeastern coast. It's a relaxed place to visit, with plenty to do, whatever your pace. There's the Mercado Central, the vast City of Arts and Sciences, independent shops selling baskets, espadrilles and Spanish-made designs, and of course, the best paella you'll ever eat.

Small and tightly focused, our guides are concise city tours in a handy fold-out format that slips neatly into an intrepid traveler's pocket. Our aim is to introduce readers to new places as well as re-evaluating familiar...