The vibrant city of Valencia...
...is
Spain's third largest and the capital of the Comunidad Valenciana
autonomous region. The city is professed to have some of
the best nightlife in Spain with a large array of bars and
discothèques to enjoy.
Valencia
is home to the 32nd
America’s Cup in 2007 and the 33rd America's Cup
in 2009 and the city has undergone some major transitions
to services and infrastructure to prepare for the races
and the influx of tourism that the event is expected to
bring. The seafront and marina area has been refurbished
and the long sandy beaches are lined with bars and restaurants
to sample the local cuisine, including their traditional
dish called 'Paella'. The airport has also undergone a major
upgrade to allow for the additional flights and airlines.
The European Formula One Grand Prix is to be held in Valencia
from August 2008 and the track will wind it's way around
the port area of the city making for a spectacular venue.
Valencia
has numerous museums and exhibitions to explore and the
newly created City of Arts
and Science, (Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias),
with its spectacular futuristic architecture is one of the
most impressive. Amongst it’s other attractions. the
centre is host to L’Oceanográfic, Europe’s
largest aquarium and dolphinarium.
Valencia is also home to CF Valencia, one of the big teams
in La Liga. The impressive La Mastalla stadium is located
just south of the dry river bed and you can visit their
official website and buy match tickets here.
Local
Fiestas...
Valencia
is most renowned for it’s annual Fallas
Fiesta held in March. The gigantic, (up to 20m in height),
sculpted structures of cardboard and wood, named “Falla”,
humorously portray the most relevant current events and
personalities. These are then set alight in a finale that,
coupled with some major firework displays make up one of
the most impressive fiestas on the Costa Blanca!
5th
January - Three Kings (Spanish Christmas)
14-19 March – La Fallas de San Jose Fiesta
2nd Sunday in May - Virgen de los Desamparados Fiesta
July - Feria de Julio Fiesta
October - Day of Comunidad Valenciana (Moors & Christians
Fiesta)
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