Hi everyone we have just returned from a couple of weeks in the tortosa area, crikey it was hot
 anyway we flew in and out of barcelona as we always have although sometimes to reus,
has anyone flown to valencia from the uk if so is it any easier a journey once you arrive at the airport in valencia is the hire car journey to tortosa any better than from barcelona or are the roads just as busy and is it further to drive.
 thanks
 Jon.

Hi Jon,
Yes, it has been flippin hot, even for those who live here full time.  Anyway, here's my two pennuth.
I've used both airports quite a few times and on balance, I'd go for Valencia.
Easyjet (as far as I can make out from their timetables) do a Saturday flight during winter (October onwards) to/from Bristol and daily to/from Gatwick.
The new car parks at Valencia are very close to the terminals.  The distances are Barcelona 170km, Valencia 197km BUT there's only one toll on the Valencia route and 6 or 7 on the Barcelona which makes it a lot cheaper and probably no longer timewise.  The route to Valencia is straightforward and on the way back to Tortosa, there's only one point where you need to be vigilant near Castellon where you need to make sure to follow the signs for the AP7 and NOT the A7 else you'll finish up in the middle of Castellon.  It's quite a scenic route despite being motorway most of the way.  I'm not going to get into discussion on the relative merits of Ryanair and Easyjet but if you want anymore info (detailed routes or whatever), just shout.
For what it's worth,
Bigyin

Thanks everyone i think we may give valencia a go as during october a long weekender flight with easyjet is between £40 and £50 pounds cheaper for 2 people flying into valencia
Cheers
Jon,

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thank you regards nen

Why not let the train take the strain?
You can  let the fast train down L'Aldea to Valencia central and then take the Metro straight out to the airport. Apparently the Metro takes less then 20 minutes from the centre. Then you have neither worry about car parking fees nor having your car nicked. The  latter is the latest "sport" that  seems to becoming more popular.  Just a thought...

Here you go. http://www.renfe.es/horarios/english/index.html
Day trip to Valencia entirly possible.  Park at Aldea station and away you go.  You may need to pre-book your ticket.

Please do, as tourists are finding the Valencia day out option more appealing now than Barcelona being "picket pocketed" spree offers them.

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Come out of the front of the station (the bull ring is at your right shoulder).  Directly ahead on the other side of the road is Av del Marques de Sotelo.  Walking along there you pass the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, a large open space with fountains on the right.  Continue on until you are faced with a fork in the road.  Bear right and continue straight on (Calle de San Vicente Martir) to the open area Plaza de la Reina.  This is an attractive area adjacent to Valencia cathedral.  Station to Plaza about 0.75 Km.  There are a lot of cafe's and restaurants where you can sit and wait for the bus.  It's an open topped double decker that parks near the entrance to the Plaza on the left.  The tour is quite extensive and takes you beside and accross the dry canal that is now turned over to public gardens, down to the ultra modern architectural area near the harbour and the GP circuit and then around the old parts of the city.  Don't think there's a guide in English available though.