Americas Cup returns to Valencia

Americas Cup Returns to Valencia

 

Alinghi has officially posted notice of its race against BMW Oracle in February 2010 in Valencia on the www.americascup.com website. On the 8th of February BMW Oracle and Alinghi will compete in the 33rd edition of the Americas Cup in Catamarans. A best of 3 race match on the waters of Valencia. Races will take place on the 8th, 10th and 12th of February 2010.

 

More information on www.americascup.com

Accommodation for the americas cup at www.valenciarentals.org

 

Alonso in a Ferrari in Valencia

Alonso in a Ferrari in Valencia

 

This weekend saw Alonso in his first laps of a circuit in a Ferrari. Fernando Alonso was driven around the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Cheste, Valencia this weekend. It was the Ferrari World Finals in Cheste this weekend and Fernando Alonso was the star suprise of the weekend.

A massive 17,000+ fans saw the introduction of Fernando Alonso as part of the Ferrari team, but not all went to plan as his driver, Luca de Montezemolo the President of Ferrari managed to beach his California Cabriolet in the gravel leaving Alonso to be picked up by Francisco Camps and Valencia Mayoress Rita Barbara to continue the lap of honour.

 

Alonso said.."..along with Mass I hope everyone is proud of our participation because the dream of every F1 driver is driving a Ferrari."

 

Valencia Strong on Sports Tourism

Valencia is growing in the Sporting Calendar creating its place well in the Sports Tourism Market. The Americas Cup was the starting point, holding the most successful challenge in the more than 100 year history of the prestigious sailing event. We are still hoping on the return in February 2010 of the 33rd Americas Cup. Valencia also hit spectacularly in the world of motorsport, already a success with the World MotoGP and now with its custom designed Marina Street Circuit, home to the European Formula 1 Grand Prix. 2009 has seen the first editions of the Equestrian World Championships and just completed the Valencia Open 500 Tennis tournament, won by Britains Andy Murray.

Valencia understands the importance the importance of Sports in the Toursm Industry and is certainly making itself a well respected venue and the place to be!

 

Visiting the city of Valencia during the month of September is a delight. Temperatures are softened and you can wander without rest and discover the corners of its old town, marvel at the stunning, cutting-edge City of Arts and Sciences, visit the museums or relax in the sun on its long and beautiful beaches. In addition, Valencia Bioparc safari take you to Africa without leaving the city, a spectacular animal habitat gathered in a park that recreated the African Savanna, Madagascar and Equatorial Africa where more than 250 species live.

The European Formula 1 is in Valencia

The circuit is ready, the stands are in place and the atmosphere is building. The Valencia Beach Park is open offering various entertainment and stalls and today, Fernando Alonso opened the Motorbox Experience. All is go!

The weather is gorgeous with clear blue skies and the temperature well into the 30´s. The good news that Renault have had there ban lifted and Fernando Alonso will be racing has helped boost the ticket sales once again.

Lets hope for an exciting race and the "best man" win on the day!

Summer in Valencia

The beach is buzzing, the sun is blazing and the sangria is flowing! The beach is alive, the terraces are full and the atmosphere is vibrant.

This weekend come and watch the 7´s rugby on the sands of the Malvarrosa, or the spectacular firework display from the port/marina, or take in a concert in the gardens... Valencia is in fiestas! the Feria de Julio, July Fair.

But the fun doesn´t all stop after July, August is just as busy, with the arrival of the F1 Grand prix the Las Arenas end of the beach becomes a Formula 1 playground!

July Fair, Feria de Julio en Valencia

The July Fair, or Feria de Julio in valencia kicks into action this evening 2nd July with a medieval market on the beach promenade, then late on in the Viveros gardens a free concert by "Fangoria". There is plenty for everyone in the July Fair, from street theatre, live concerts, big bands, dancing, childrens entertainment, and fireworks every saturday night on the beach.

Well worth a visit check out the July Fair, Feria de Julio Programme 2009