I visited Spanish city ruined by floods - and one thing stood out

One thing struck me within minutes of walking around the ancient city in Spain.

Last year, the worst floods that Spain had seen in decades surged through Valencia and the neighbouring provinces, killing at least 230 people. Towns were covered in mud and debris, bridges were destroyed, cars were piled on top of each other and road and rail lines submerged.

Towns and villages such as Sedavi, Paiporta and Horno de Alcedo were some of the worst hit, with images showing brown muddy water completely covering the streets and bringing with it debris and destruction. I visited Valencia seven months after the flooding to see how the province's capital city had recovered. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT

The first thing to hit me was how busy the city was, with tourists and locals shou