How to get to Valencia
By Air: Is situated 8 km west of the city. There is a frequent bus-service from the terminal to the city centre and taxi-service.
By Train: Situated in the city centre. Trains arrive and depart for all national and international destinations. It also caters for local destinations within the Valencian Province.
By Road: The AP-7 motorway runs down the east coast of Spain connecting Valencia to the main European motorway network and to A-23 Sagunto-Somport and the A-3 Madrid-Valencia dual carriageway. Most coach services arrive and depart from Valencia Central Bus Station.
Valencia
Valencia lies on the Mediterranean coast on the plain of the river Turia, surrounded by hinterland hills rarely higher than 100 meters.
It is the third city in Spain and well communicated with the rest of the country and main international destinations.
Valencia is one of the main industrial centres on the Mediterranean. It has also become a European Congress Centre as well as an important focal point for international business and trade fairs. Valencia is a cosmopolitan city and is ideal for commerce and cultural exchange.
Heavily influenced by the sea since its foundation, the city of Valencia’s maritime links are as b now as they have ever been. Thanks to this close relationship with the sea, its expertise in staging important events and the unstinting efforts of central, regional and local government, Valencia has been selected ahead of 65 other cities around the world as the host of the 32nd America’s Cup. In hosting this international event in Spring 2007 Valencia will become an exceptional vantage point overlooking the Mediterranean, affording visitors an unrivalled view of the action.
This beautiful Mediterranean city enjoys a mild temperate climate and offers a wealth of culinary varieties, festivals and cultural events. Browse through the site and find out everything you need to know about your stay.
More information
www.valencia.es
www.turisvalencia.es
