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Valencia Events May 2013

Cruz de Mayo ( Crosses of May )

 On 3 May is the festival of ‘The Crosses of May’ when all the streets of Valencia are decorated with crosses made of flowers.

The Fiesta del Cristo del Grau

1 – 3 May

This year marks the 600th anniversary of the arrival of the Holy Christ of Grao to Valencia. The Fiesta del Cristo del Grau is a maritime event held along the waterfront in Valencia’s Grau district.

A statue of Christ is taken from Santa Maria del Mar Church and transported by boat and then along the streets.

On 1 May the brotherhood of the Holy Christ of Grau and the devotees of “Negret” will go to the port of Valencia to receive the image that will come from the sea. The 3 May is the main day of the festival.

At 19:30 the procession takes place through the streets of Avenida del Puerto – Sto. Cristo del Grau – Jose Aguirre – Architect Alfaro – Fco Cubells – JJ Domine – Avenida del Puerto – Parish.

Second Sunday in May

The beautiful festival of the Virgin de los Desamparados (Mare de Déu dels Desemparats) – Virgin of the Helpless and  Patron Saint of the City of Valencia is held annually on the second Sunday in May.

Once a year the virgin is carried in a procession of flower petals from the Basilica in Plaza de la Virgin to the Cathedral and at the end of the festival the entire square is a blanket of flowers.

 The night before a concert is held in Plaça de la Verge/Plaza de la Virgin and then the celebrations move on to the Turia Gardens(old Turía riverbed), where there are firework displays and traditional singing and dancing.

• 10.30am –  Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados makes her journey under a heavy shower of flower petals from the Basilica to the Cathedral (La Seu) .
• 2.00pm there is a mascletá (fireworks) 
• 5.00pm the Virgin is again carried amid a blanket of flower petals through the Old Quarter of Valencia.

48th Book Fair of Valencia

25 April – 5 May 2013

The 2013 Book Fair every year comes to the Viveros Gardens with activities, presentations, lectures and much more.

During this week  the Viveros Gardens welcome the book stores in the city that offer special promotions. There are also cultural events.

Email: info@firallibre.com
http://www.firallibre.com

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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.

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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.

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Gandia ~ Costa Azahar

Gandia is in the Valencia Region Spain close to the Mediterranean sea and surrounded by the El Safor mountain range. It is also not far from the market town of Oliva. This is a working Spanish town which is not reliant on tourism. Gandia Playa is on the coast approximately 5km from the town. The area is full of pretty little villages and vast orange groves

• Many of the properties in this area come with a few acres of orange groves so property here is perfect if you want to become self-sufficient and enjoy the fruits of the land.
• The speciality of this area is a dish called fideuà which uses noodles instead of rice cooked with fish and shellfish.

Gandia Attractions

• This is a bustling Spanish market town with a good nightlife which is especially so during the long summer months.
• There are many lively festivals held throughout the year which all the family can enjoy.
• The most popular tourist attractions are the 14th century Palacio Ducal de los Borja and La Colegiata church.

Gandia Beaches

The beaches are wide and sandy and stretch for miles, in fact there are 11km of them so great if you love swimming and sunbathing.

There’s also a thriving port and harbor and the Nautical Club offers sports facilities such as sailing, windsurfing and scuba diving.

Getting to Gandia by Train …

The journey from Valencia Estacion del Norte takes  50 minutes.  The Cercanias suburban RENFE train runs between Valencia City and Gandia every 30 minutes on weekdays and every hour during the weekend.  If you are driving in takes approx one hour.

Gandía Train Station
Address: Plaza Parc de l’Estació, Tel: (+34) 902 43 23 43

Flying to Gandia  …

Valencia(VLC) airport is just 45 minutes away.

Alicante(ALC) airport is 90 minutes.

Where To Stay in Gandía?

The RH Gijon is a seafront hotel just 50 meters from Playa de Gandia and the promenade.

The hotel features buffet restaurant and rooftop bar with views over the sea plus an outdoor pool, hot tub and spa.  Free WiFi in all areas and free parking.

RH Bayren Hotel & Spa is a seafront hotel opposite Playa de Gandia and offers free Wi-Fi in all areas,  2 swimming pools (one lagoon style) and spa.

Rooms come with a private terrace and front or side sea view.  The restaurant offers buffet cuisine with Valencian and international dishes on a terrace overlooking the sea.

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Calpe Villas on the Costa Blanca

There are many beautiful Calpe Villas ranging from 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8 bedroom villas with the majority just a short drive or 30 minute walk to the Calpe town center.

Calpe has two lovely sandy Blue Flag beaches divided by the dramatic Peñón de Ifach rock.

On one side is the harbour with a great choice of restaurants. On the other side are shops, bars and a variety of night-time entertainment.

Calpe Villas

Villa Quique

Sleeps 9

Villas Costa Calpe – Quique is a holiday home located in Calpe, 3.1 miles from Peñón de Ifach Natural Park. Guests benefit from terrace and an outdoor pool.

Facilities include a kitchenette with an oven and a microwave. A TV with satellite channels is available and a private bathroom with a bath and bidet.

Alicante Airport is 39.8 miles from the property.

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Calpe Villas

Villa Luisa

Sleeps 7

Situated in Calpe, this holiday home features an outdoor pool and a terrace.

There is a seating area and a kitchen as well as a private bathroom. A TV with satellite channels is provided.

Peñón de Ifach Natural Park is 1.6 miles from Villas Costa Calpe – Luisa, while Daytona Rock Bar is 8.7 miles away. The nearest airport is Alicante Airport, 42.3 miles from Villa Luisa.

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Javea Villas
Denia Villas

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Visit the Albufera Valencia …

The Albufera Valencia is a very beautiful nature reserve just 12km from the center of Valencia.

As well as being famous for the lovely freshwater lake and rice fields, it’s also the birthplace of the national dish of Spain.

This area of Spain is where the famous bomba rice is grown to make Paella Valenciana.

The main ingredients for this paella are seafood, chicken, rabbit and beans.

The further inland you travel and the paella is made by adding more chicken and rabbit and less seafood, beans and peppers. In season vegetables are also added.

There are many little fishing villages in the area and El Palmar village is full of excellent restaurants famous for the best paella in Valencia. This is also where you can also indulge in the traditional dish of baby eels, garlic and pepper.

The novel ‘Canas y barros’ (Reeds and Mud) by Valenciano author Vicente Blasco Ibàñez gives an excellent account of this lovely fishing area and how people used to live.  To find out more about novels by Vicente Blasco Ibàñez check out Valencia books.

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Bike Tour from Valencia to the Albufera

The Albufera Bike Tour takes you outside Valencia, cycling along the coast and partly inlands, towards the beautiful Natural Park of Albufera south of the city.

The  tour leaves the old city and descends into the Turia Gardens  in the direction of the City of Arts and Sciences. You ride on the bike line, until the end of the Turia park, then leave it going up a bridge and you ride until you reach the little town of El Palmar, located in the middle of the lagoon, and here, take a boat for an incredibly relaxing boat trip on the lagoon! Finish the tour with a special Valencian lunch: paella!

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Tourist Bus

Take theAlbufera Bus from the center of Valencia to the Albufera National park  and discover the famous rice fields which are the birth place of Paella made from the locally grown bomba rice.

The  Albufera Bus Turistic includes a 30 min ride on the beautiful fresh water lagoon.

The trip takes 2 hours and the ticket is valid for one tour. Buses leave from Plaza de la Reina in the Old Quarter of Valencia.

Valencia Albufera Route
24h and 48h  tickets are valid for 24 hours or 48 hours  (depending on the type of ticket you buy)
Children 0-6 years FREE.

For more information on fares check out  – Albufera Bus Turistic website.

MetroBus (yellow bus)

You can also take the MetroBus (yellow bus) 190a operated by Autocares Herca from the center of Valencia.

Ask at one of the Tourist Information offices for bus route and timetable – (the journey takes approximately 40 mins) – Metro Bus.

Nearby Golf Courses

This area is famous for the lovely golf courses which are just a stones throw away from the center of Valencia.

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TOP Valencia Tours

Valencia Tours

One of the best ways to get to know this lovely city is with a Valencia Walking Tour or on top of a bus.  You can also take a Valencia Day Trip and escape the hustle and bustle of city life for a few hours. Or enjoy a show and dinner at one of the best Flamenco places in town.

Valencia Flamenco Show with Dinner La Buleria – Book Now!

Enjoy the best flamenco experience in Valencia. See all the magic of Spain in one unique show with the best artists, accompanied by the most…

Duration: 3.5 hours
From : £50.67

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Valencia: Tapas Dinner and Flamenco Show at Café del Duende – Book Now!

Experience the essence of Spain with this amazing tapas dinner and flamenco show package in Valencia.

Sample a variety of snacks typical of Spain, and then lose yourself in the passion of flamenco music and dance.

Duration : 2.15 hours
From : £73.70 per person

City of Arts and Sciences ~ L’Hemisferic (The ‘Eye’)

This is one of the most awesome of the City of Arts and Sciences attractions which was opened to the public in 1998. It sits on a huge rectangular pond which consists of gallons and gallons of brilliant blue water.

The pupil of the eye contains an IMAX cinema, a planetarium (which offers a virtual journey into space) and Laserium. It all comes in four languages, six channel stereo and a 900 m2 concave screen.

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Valencia City of Arts Full-Day Combined Tickets

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Valencia Bike Tour

Discover Valencia’s streets, squares, monuments and most important historical sites the fun way.

Pedal through old and new Valencia and its gardens. Visit the unique Turia Gardens, created in a former riverbed and pedal past Valencia’s historical monuments, buildings, palaces, and universities.

Cycle to the stunning City of Arts And Sciences ~ Valencia’s architectural wonder.

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Valencia: City by the Sea Sightrunning Tour

Experience the sights and sounds of Valencia´s picturesque beach and port on a 90-minute sightrunning tour.

Marvel at the modernist buildings and stunning boulevards that have been home to a number of top sporting events over the last decades.

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Explore Valencia by Night: 2-Hour Night Bike Tour

Discover Valencia by night and ride through the city’s popular plazas. You can enjoy a 20-minute ride through the amazing Turia Gardens and finish the night off with a glass of local beer at a typical Spanish pub.

The tour starts in the heart of  the old town, at the beautiful Plaza de la Virgen.  On your way you pass Valencia Cathedral then cross over Plaza de la Reina – take a few photos and it’s then onto the Turia Gardens.

What’s Included:

• Bike rental for 24 hours
• Drink
• Padlock and helmet
• Guide

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Tapas Tour in Valencia

Visit 3 restaurants in Valencia on a guided tapas tour of the city.

Over the course of 3 hours, stop off in various spots to share tapas and drinks.  Along the way, learn more about the food you are tasting, and see monuments as you walk through the city.

What’s Included

• 8 hot and cold tapas
• 3 drinks (wine, beer, soda)
• Guided walking tour

Meeting Point
Plaza de la Reina, entrance of the Cathedral

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Bioparc Valencia Full-Day Entrance: The Heart of Africa

Welcome to a new concept of city zoo at Bioparc Valencia, built to spread the love and respect for nature while providing an enjoyable and relaxing experience for all ages.

Explore the heart of Africa without leaving Europe with a full-day entrance ticket to Bioparc Valencia. See lions, giraffe, lemurs, and hippopotamus in areas dedicated to the Equatorial Forest, Savannah, and more. Discover a new found love for nature.

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Valencia Highlights 3-Hour Bike Tour

See the old and new highlights of Valencia on a 3-hour bike tour, and discover Spain’s largest historic center.

Marvel at Calatrava’s dynamic contemporary architecture in the City of Arts and Sciences, built on land reclaimed from the Turia riverbed.

Duration : 3 hours
From : £23.03 per person

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Albufera Bike Tour from Valencia

The Albufera Bike Tour takes you outside Valencia, cycling along the coast and partly inlands, towards the beautiful Natural Park of Albufera south of the city.

Leave the old city of Valencia and descend into the Turia Gardens, where the river used to flow toward the City of Arts and Sciences. Ride  through the park, cross a bridge, and keep going until you end up in the little town of El Palmar. Take a relaxing boat trip from here to explore the lagoon. Finish the tour with paella, a Valencian specialty.

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Valencia and Barcelona: 4-Day Sightseeing Tour from Madrid

Rich in history, architecture, and culture, the cities of Valencia and Barcelona are amongst the most celebrated destinations in the world.

Enjoy this all-inclusive 4-day sightseeing trip from Madrid via high-speed train and air-conditioned coach.

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Mountain Walking Tours

Combine a trip to the city with a few days touring the mountains of Valencia and really recharge your batteries.

Stay in a family run hotel and enjoy the beautiful vistas and peace and tranquility of this lovely area of the region of Valencia.

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Vineyard Tours

Wine lovers will enjoy the vineyard tours as there are so so many excellent reds and rosés of the D.O Utiel-Requena area.  You can visit bodegas, tour the wine cellars and finish it all off with lunch and a wine tasting session.

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Take the ferry to the nearby Balearics Islands ?

Enjoy a luxury ferry trip to the Balearic islands of Ibiza, Mallorca or Menorca. You can also take a longer trip to Barcelona, Morroco or Tenerife.

A ferry from the Port of Valencia to Ibiza takes 3 hours and a ferry to  Palma de Mallorca takes 4 hours.  Don’t forget to watch out for those special offers.  A return trip is necessary – maximum 48 hours at destination.

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Palma Airport Majorca ~ Son Sant Joan Airport

Palma Airport Majorca also known as Son Sant Joan Airport or Aeroport de Son Sant Joan, is a large, attractive airport full of shops, bars and restaurants. Located just 8 kilometers east of the capital city of Palma,  the airport is adjacent to the popular village of Can Pastilla.

Palma Airport Majorca Upgrade

With a proven capacity to serve over 26 million passengers per year, numbers will rise to 28.5 million by the year 2021. The  airport  plans to spend €297 million on modernising the luggage-handling system and security procedures will be improved over the next four years.

For example, to avoid passengers having to walk or be bussed across the runway, additional corridors from departure lounges to reach the suspension bridges are to be built.

Palma Airport Majorca

International airlines operating out of Palma include Air Europa and Air Berlin, Spanair, AlbaStar and Orbest Orizonia Airline. Departures traffic is split between the second and fourth floors. Check-in takes place on the second floor, while the fourth floor provides access to the various boarding modules A, B, C and D.

Module A is in the north with 28 gates and 8 air bridges. It’s the only one of the four modules that offers double air bridges attached to the gates for speedier transfer of passengers.

Module B is in the north east and the smallest of the Modules.  With 8 gates, but no air bridges and only used by carrier Air Nostrum.

Palma Airport ~ Bars and Cafeterias

• Café Café P2 – Departures
• Café Café Floor 4 – Departures
• Cafetería Restaurante Sa Cala P0 – Departures
• Cervecería 1516-1999 P2 – Departures
• Illy Café Floor 4 – Departures
• Medas P0 – Arrivals

Restaurants & Fast Food

• Ars Floor 4 – Departures
• Bier Garden Floor 4 – Departures
• Henry J. Bean’s Floor 4 – Departures
• Restaurante Son Sant Joan Floor 4 – Departures
• The Food Gallery Floor 4 – Departures

Palma Airport Majorca Airport Shops

The airport has over 26 million passengers a year and the shops in the airport include:

McDonalds, Deli Marché, Segafredo, Burger King, Hugo Boss, Camper, Lacoste, Ferrari, La Fiore, CK, Mexx, Swatch, etc.

• Camper/Lottusse Floor 4 – Departures
• Fashion Floor 4 – Departures
• Fashion & Fun Floor 4 – Departures
• Prime Gift Floor 4 – Departures

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Where to Stay in Majorca?

Book your hotel, apartment or villa with  this link to Booking.com.

The reviews and photos will help when choosing a place to stay. You book online and then pay when you get here.

BEST Luxury Valencia Hotels

The following luxury Valencia hotels are located in the center of town and near the beach.

5 Star Luxury Valencia Hotels

Caro Hotel

Luxury 5 star boutique hotel in the historic quarter of Valencia close to restaurants and historic sights.  Just 200 meters from the Cathedral and a five minute walk from Plaza de la Virgen and Plaza de la Reina.

Features include bar/lounge, Free High-Speed Internet, restaurant, splash pool, room service and suites.

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SH Valencia Palace

The hotel is in a fantastic location in front of the lovely Palau de la Música in the Turia Gardens.

Features include free Wi-Fi,  rooftop swimming pool, Sauna, Fitness Center, Solarium, Spa and wellness center –  Massage, Hot tub, Hammam and Indoor pool.  There are two restaurants, a bar and snack bar.

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The Westin Valencia

This  luxury Valencia hotel is in a great location near the Turia Gardens.

Just a short walk across the Puente de las Flores (Flower Bridge) brings you to Calle Colon and all the shops, restaurants, clubs and bars and the Old Quarter of  Valencia.

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Hospes Palau de la Mar Hotel

This is a very stylish boutique hotel with spacious rooms, spa and an indoor swimming pool.

Features include bar/lounge, Business Center, Fitness Center, restaurant, room servic, suites and swimming pool.

Free WiFi in all areas of the hotel.

Rates and Reviews : Hospes Palau de la Mar Hotel

Luxury Valencia Hotels By The Beach

Balneario de las Arenas Hotel

Luxury Valencia hotel and spa  situated directly opposite the beach.

Features include the Sorolla Restaurant, Bar / Lounge, Beach, Business Center with Internet Access, Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room, Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi ), Shuttle Bus service and Swimming Pool.

Rates & Reviews : Balneario de las Arenas Hotel

4 Star Luxury Valencia Hotels

Vincci Palace Valencia

The Vincci Palace Hotel is located in Calle la Paz just a few minutes walk from Plaza de la Reina.

Features include elegant rooms, on-site café, buffet breakfast, satellite TV and free internet access.

Rates & Reviews :  Vincci Palace Valencia

Zenit Hotel

Very centrally located hotel opposite Estación del Norte and 200 meters from Plaza del Ayuntamiento.  The hotel’s El Azahar restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine and the Bar Zenit serves aperitifs, cocktails, wine and liqueurs.

Features include gymnasium, sauna, meeting room and wireless internet connection so perfect for leisure or business trips.  Rooms are stylishly furnished and include a work desk, safety deposit box and plasma TV with satellite channels.

Rates & Reviews : Zenit Hotel 

AC Hotel Colón Valencia by Marriott

The AC Hotel Colón Valencia by Marriott is on Calle Colón just 200 meters from Valencia’s North Train Station (Estacion del Norte).

Features include a terrace and bar area where you can enjoy Gin Tonics and cocktails. The restaurant offers a Mediterranean and there is free WiFi in the hotel’s AC Lounge.

There is a concierge service and 24-hour room service and meeting room facilities. Rooms come with an HD flat-screen TV, minibar and independent climate control.

Rates & Reviews : AC Hotel Colón Valencia by Marriott

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National Day & Sant Donis Day

Celebrations start 8 October / National Day 9 October

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The National Day of the region of Valencia also coincides with Sant Donis (Sant Dionís Day / St Denis) the patron saint of lovers.

Sant Donis Day ~  Lover’s Day in Valencia (Día de la Mocadorà)

This is a very romantic day in Valencia similar to St Valentines Day but instead of giving chocolates,  handkerchiefs (mocador) are filled with tiny marzipan shapes of fruits and veggies and given to the one you love.

Día de la Mocadorà – The tradition dates back to the eighteenth century and Día de la Mocadorà  is now the name of the festival.

National Day of the Region of Valencia ~ Timetable of Events

8 October

10:00 am – València, amb la Senyera. Exhibition of the Real Senyera (Royal Ensign) in the City Hall’s Crystal Room until 22:00.

07:00 pm –  Concert by the Valencia Orchestra in the Palau de la Música.

07:30 pm –  Valencian Festival of Dance, Music and Song in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, followed by Popular Dance.

11:55 pm –  Fireworks Festival in the Turia Gardens, organized by the Provincial Council of Valencia in cooperation with Valencia City Council.

History of the National Day of Valencia

King Jaime 1 conquered the Moors and officially entered the city of Valencia on 9 October 1238.

King Jaime 1,  fulfilled the task his father Peter 11 of Aragon had begun further north in Aragon and  retook the lands to the south of Aragon which the Moors had occupied since the 13 century. The Moors surrendered and King Jaime 1 officially entered the city of Valencia on 9 October 1238.

Senyera – Señera

Every 9 October the senyera is lowered from the Town Hall balcony in Town Hall Square (Plaza del Ayuntamiento) and paraded through the streets of Valencia.

The senyera consists of 4 red stripes on a yellow background and is the insignia of Aragon.

It has a blue band running down the side bearing the royal crown.

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TOP Benidorm Theme Parks

If you want to have a fun day out then a visit to Benidorm Theme Parks is a must.  They are all within easy reach of  the hotels and apartments of Benidorm and Albir.

Benidorm Theme Parks

Terra Mitica Theme Park

Full of rollercoasters rides and waterslides and easy to reach by car or bus from Benidorm.

By car take the road out of Benidorm going towards La Nucia and you will soon see  Terra Mitica in huge letters on the hillside.  By bus, take the 21 or 22 bus from Benidorm.

Mundomar Theme Park ~  Address : C/ Sierra Helada, s/n, 03503 Benidorm

Mundomar is surrounded by exotic animals and shows featuring dolphins, sea lions and parrots.   The dolphin show is very popular with two 30 minute shows per day.

 Opening Times :  Closed from January to March.

• April, May and September ~ Open from 10am to 8pm.
• June until August ~ Summer months – Open from 10am until midnight.
• October to December opens at weekends only.

Benidorm Theme Parks

Terra Natura

The first theme park in Europe to offer visitors a real journey through remote and exotic corners of the planet.

Benidorm : Terra Natura Theme Park 1-Day Tickets 

Terra Natura is a new-generation wildlife park, where you can come into contact with the animals as if there were no barriers between you.

Experience a new generation wildlife park of more than 1,500 animals from 200 different species, including shows, exhibitions and other activities.

Terra Natura is a 1-minute drive from the AP-7 motorway, and the N-332 highway. It lies right alongside the Terra Mitica Theme Pak.  Take exit 65 if approaching from Valencia, or exit 65A if coming from Alicante.   You can also get there on the N-332. Access to the park is well signposted. Alternatively, take bus routes 21 or 22 from Benidorm, or the train to Terra Natura-Terra Mitica Station, from where there are buses to the park

What’s Included

1-day entrance ticket to the Terra Natura Theme Park
Shows, exhibitions, and guided experiences

What’s Not Included

Food and drink
Shops

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Aqua Natura Amusement Park

Spend the day at the Aqua Natura Amusement Park  and enjoy the thrills of more than 40,000-square-meters of water chutes, wave pools, and children’s zones.

The main rides have replicas for the smallest of visitors.