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VALENCIA GUIDE

valencia City & Surrounding Areas of Valencia


If you want to know what this lovely city is all about then you've come to the right place! There are so many exciting things to do and it's perfect for a city break or romantic getaway



Getting here is easy as there are many flights at amazingly low prices and you can also travel here by train.

valencia This buzzing city has a magical Old Quarter with an exciting town center. There's also a very trendy area called Barrio del Carmen where some of the best nightlife is.


There are upmarket shops, bars and restaurants and spectacular festivals such as La Tomatina and Las Fallas.


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Visit the stunning aquarium (largest in Europe) located in the jaw-dropping City of Arts and Sciences.

Don't forget to visit the lovely Turia Gardens which are an essential part of the city.


A very important bonus is that the city is situated next to the Mediterranean sea and has miles of lovely white sandy beaches.

The beaches are lined with restaurants and bars and the nearby port is where the 2007 America's Cup was held. In August the 2008 European Grand Prix will be held on a brand new street circuit around the port, similar to the one in Monaco. The Hotels are excellent and if you like golf you won't be disappointed.


All the essential Valencia tourist information you need to enjoy the city and surrounding areas of this magical city is here.

Hasta pronto!








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Getting to Valencia
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Valencia Airport
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Valencia Tours
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Spanish School Valencia
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Valencia Tourist Information
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Things to do at Christmas in Valencia
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Best things to do in the Old Quarter of Valencia
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Valencia Aquarium
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Easter Weekend Break in Valencia
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Americas Cup Valencia
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La Tomatina Festival
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Festivals in Valencia
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Lladro
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Childrens things to do in Valencia
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Valencia Beaches
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Parks in Valencia Spain
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Valencia Football Club
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Embassy
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Travel Insurance in Spain
Travel insurance for your city break to Valencia...

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Valencia Travel Cards
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Valencia Metro
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Valencia Tourist Bus
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Valencian Institute of Modern Art
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Three Kings Day in Valencia (Los Reyes)
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Benidorm Information
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Valencia Tram
The Valencia tram leaves the stop at Pont de Fusta

Valencia July Fair - Feria de Julio
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Valencia Bridges
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Valencia Tourist Guide Links
Valencia Tourist Guide Links...

Villas in Minorca
Villas in Minorca

Best Valencia Restaurants
The best Valencia restaurants are located in the city and down by the beach - there are many to choose from and the dishes are truly delicious.

Valencia Festival of Films
Celebrate the open-air Valencia festival of films in the beautiful gardens of Palau de la Musica.

National Holidays in Spain
National holidays in Spain...

Clubs in Valencia
For clubs in Valencia Barrio del Carmen is one of the best areas to go for a great night out...

Clubs in Barrio del Carmen
Enjoy the trendy bars and clubs in Barrio del Carmen in the Old Quarter of Valencia...

Clubs in Old Quarter
Some of the best clubs in Old Quarter of Valencia...

Clubs in University area of Valencia
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Clubs by the Beach in Valencia
Clubs by the beach in Valencia during the summer...

Convent of Carmen Arts & Cultural Center
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Mortgages in Spain
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Rail Travel In Europe
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Valencia Hotels By The Beach
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Benicassim
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Hostel in Valencia
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Alcossebre
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Peniscola
Peniscola is a lovely fortress town in the region of Valencia...

Cooltra Scooters in Valencia
Scooters in Valencia! A great way to get around and see this beautiful city.

Valencia Grand Prix
Valencia Grand Prix 2008 : Race track near Valencia's spectacular new Port : Similar to Monaco Race Circuit...

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Valencia Old Town Accommodation
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Hotels Near Valencia City Arts and Sciences
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Hotels Near The Turia Gardens
Hotels near the Turia Gardens and Palau de la Musica in Valencia...

Valencia Taxis
Valencia Taxis...

Valencia Walking Tours
Enjoy Valencia walking tours in the beautiful city of Valencia!

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Ricardo Tormo Circuit
The Ricardo Tormo Circuit is just 20km (12.5 miles) west of the lovely city of Valencia via A3 road (Exit 334)

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Huge selection of fantastic apartments and hotels in Benidorm, Spain...

Hotels in Barcelona
Great selection of hotels in Barcelona including unbiased reviews...

Gandia Hotels
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Gandia
Gandia has beautiful sandy beaches and is just 50 minutes by train from the city of Valencia...

Hotels in Alicante
Discount hotels in Alicante in the region of Valencia...

Hotels in Menorca
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Menorca Villas
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3 Star Hotels in Valencia
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Mallorca
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Hotels in Torrevieja
Hotels in Torrevieja in the region of Valencia - 30mins drive from Alicante Airport....

Golf in Torrevieja
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Valencia Airport Transfers
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Benidorm Nightlife
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Valencia Art Galleries
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Denia
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Denia Hotels
Denia Hotels on the Costa Blanca region of Valencia...

Ibiza
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Denia Villas
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Valencia Real Estate
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Valencia Villas
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