Tourist & general information about Valencia on the Costa Azahar, Spain and information on the America's Cup yacht race and its history. Maps, guides, hotels, sport, marinas, yacht clubs, boat shows, Spanish wine & food

A quick insight into what Valencia has to offer its visitors. It is expected that the 2007 Americas Cup being held in Valencia will attract many tourists to the area; perhaps people who have not been to the Valencia region before. As well as useful tourist information, links are included for those who might want to rent holiday accommodation or indeed who may decide to buy property not just in Valencia on the Cost Azahar of Spain but perhaps on one of the other Mediterranean costas:
Costa Brava, Costa Blanca, Costa Dorada, Costa Calida, Costa del Sol or Costa de la Luz.For a glimpse of resorts in the Valencian Community, why not visit the live web-cam pictures available on comunitatvalenciana.com

VALENCIA - SPAIN

Spain's 3rd largest city has gained even
more prominence since being
chosen as the venue of the 32nd America's
Cup yachting event.

Valencia is situated
on the eastern
Mediterranean coast
of Spain enjoying
a temperate climate
and is an ideal
base from which
to tour the
region.Valencia is the capital of the autonomous Valencian
Community which includes the provinces of Castellon and
Alicante and its extensive coastline includes the Costa Azahar
and the well known Costa Blanca, popular with holidaymakers
and home to many thousands of expatriates.

There are already excellent road, rail and air links to the city and plans are under way to improve these facilities even further to cope with the expected influx of visitors. The international airport is to be enlarged to accommodate more flights, for more information www.aena.es. High speed, ultra comfortable, inter city trains offer a frequent service to all major towns & cities throughout Spain.For information about train timetables, prices & booking www.renfe.es. Long distance coaches also operate regular services to all parts of the country, for more information www.alsa.es.

The city of Valencia boasts a wonderful mixture
of old and new. From beautiful churches and museums to the ultra modern and exciting
science & technology museum alongside a similarly
splendid aquarium and marine centre. Both the
latter are magnificent examples of modern
architecture with absolutely acres of glass, and
have become a focal feature of the city from
the air.www.cac.es

"In Valencia there is something for everyone,
of whatever age or taste."

The city boasts many restaurants and has a good selection
of bars, cinemas etc. where you can relax after an
exciting day "at the races".

Needless to say, as well as the sailing facilities, you are
never far away from a beach where you can enjoy all the
other water sports on offer in the area, such as
scuba diving, water skiing etc.

 

Sport in Valencia.............