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

Valencia Tennis OPEN 500

Valencia enters the Tennis OPEN 500 full force between 2nd and 8th November. The tournament will take place inside the Ágora building with its 6,500 capacity, on a fast surface court. Parallel events where sports, music and fashion will go hand in hand will be held throughout the Valencia Open 500. There will be two night sessions where the public can enjoy the best tennis, unique dining and nightlife areas to be installed in other parts of the City of Arts and Science.

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Seafront Promenade and Valencia City Beaches

For those wishing to experience the true Mediterranean essence, we suggest a relaxing stroll along the Seafront Promenade of Valencia, which links the Patacona to the Malvarrosa and Las Arenas, the City beaches.

The fine sand and warm waters have received the highest environmental awards. The average annual temperature of 19ºC allows visitors to enjoy the beach throughout the entire year whilst sampling the rich variety of typical Valencian dishes on offer at the prestigious local restaurants.

During the summer months the evenings and nights on the seafront come to life. Families and groups culminate to enjoy picnic dinners, drinks and games al fresco all along the promenade, enjoying the warm climate and sea air. A street market also helps to make the whole atmosphere vibrant.

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Las Fallas 2009 Valencia - Mascletá

Las Fallas is now underway in Valencia, if you have never experienced a Mascletá you just don´t know what you are missing!

Here is a description by one of the pyrotecnics of his own Mascletá display...

It will be a very rhythmic display starting with an air accompaniment. The final phase will consist of earthquakes, volcanoes and air bombardment with shells of thunder and a facade with Volcanoes sequenced at high speed across the plaza. Finishing with a colourful volcano and thunder.

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Valencia City of Arts and Sciences

City of Arts and Sciences

The City of the Arts and Sciences is an essential visit for those travelling to Valencia.
A spectacular collection of some of Europe's most stunning architecture, the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia is fast becoming one of Spain's top touristattractions.

This futuristic "city within a city" must surely rank as one of the world's most exciting and imaginative millennium projects.

The entire complex, designed by Valencias´ own Santiago Calatrava consists of an array of white structures bathed in crystal blue lagoons.

The “City” consists of

Science Museum,

360º Cinema,

Opera House,

Oceanographic (aquarium) and

Umbracle (shaded walkway).

You don't have to be an opera buff or science boffin to enjoy a day out here - in fact if you're on a tight budget you can just wander round this incredible "city"without even buying an entrance ticket. You can walk for more than seven kilometres around the complex or catch the Doto train which also takes you on a tour of the leisurearea of the dried up river bed of the River Turia.
Moreover, the City of the Arts and Sciences has a variety of restaurants on offer as well as thematic shops in the different areas. The L'Oceanografic underwater restaurant, with the walls made up of a great aquarium, is to definately to be seen.

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Valencia Tourist bus

TOURIST BUSES in Valencia
With a choice of 3 different bus tours what better way to discover Valencia, itsmonuments and its history.With commentary by headphone in 5languages. Catch the bus from thePlaza de la Reina.

City Route
The most complete and interesting guided tour of Valencia. Your ticket is valid for 24hours so you can get off at a choice of 5 different stops and explore further the seperate areas:
· Plaza de la Reina
· IVAM
· City of Arts and Sciences
· Aquarium
· Museum of Beautiful Arts

Sagunto
A journey throught the historical Roman past. Visit on foot the Roman Theatre and Forum
AlbuferaAudio guided panoramic visit of the Natural Park, includes a visit of Albufera lake by boat.

Albufera
Audio guided panoramic visit of the Natural Park, includes a visit of Albufera lake by boat.

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