Valencia Grand Prix
Valencia Grand Prix
On 24 June 2012, local boy Fernando Alonso of Ferrari won the European Grand Prix in Valencia.
He said it was probably his best win and felt very emotional and proud especially as Spain were also through to the European Football semi finals. The streets were full of red and yellow flags as the crowds cheered on their champion who was born here. The event lasts for 3 days and culminates in the Grand Prix of Europe
News! There will only be one event in Spain from 2013 and although the Valencia Grand Prix was the venue for the European Grand Prix it has now been dropped from the calendar. From this year the race will be alternating with Barcelona to host the Spanish Grand Prix.
Valencia Street Circuit
The event is held on a street circuit around the Juan Carlos I Marina and is reminiscent of the Monaco Grand Prix street circuit.
Designed by German Hermann Tilke who is architect of some of the most modern tracks in the world.
The entire area has been re-developed and undergone a major facelift with expansion from the city to the port area.
Once the grotty side of the city, the port and luxury marina are now an integral part of this lovely city.
Thousands flock to this popular sporting event every year and also enjoy the host of things to do and amazing attractions to visit whilst on their visit.
2012 FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE (Valencia): 1-Day, 2-Day or Weekend Pass
Hotels By The Beach in Valencia
There are many lovely hotels by the beach just a few meters away from the F1 race circuit. Hotels range from 2 star to luxury 4 and 5 star hotels.
Balcon al Mar is next to the harbor and offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and a private balcony from which you can see Valencia’s Formula 1 track.
The hotel is 15 minutes’ walk from Playa de las Arenas Beach and 20 minutes’ walk from the City of Arts and Sciences.
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Don’t forget to take a trip around the harbor in one of the famous Golondrinas and enjoy a swim in the sparkling Mediterranean sea at the nearby beaches.
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The famous Ricardo Tormo Circuit (named after Valencian motorcycling world champion Ricardo Tormo) is just a short drive from the city in the town of Cheste. The MotoGP is held every year in November and this year it’s on Sun, 10 Nov 2013 at 14:00.
