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Valencia Travel

February 11, 2013ValenciaCarole

Valencia Travel Tips…

There are a variety of ways of getting to Valencia, and although one of the quickest and most popular is by flying, travel by train is becoming a popular alternative.

You can also take the ferry from the UK and from the Balearic Islands, take the bus or hire a car and drive to Valencia. We drove from the resort of Altea on the Costa Blanca, (not far from Benidorm) and had a wonderful journey.

Flights to Valencia

Book your flight and hotel with Booking.com and get a great deal…

With so many great deals from budget airlines such as Ryan Air and Easy Jet, getting to Valencia is affordable and quick. It’s much quicker than traveling by train or taking the ferry.

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By Train

For those who hate flying, there are other options to choose from for getting to Valencia.

For example, if traveling from London take the train to Paris. It’s then onto Valencia via the wonderful city of Barcelona.

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By Ferry

Travel by ferry to Santander and from there you can take the train or bring your car and drive to Valencia.

It’s all a matter of choice. You can take the ferry to Spain from Plymouth to Santander or from Portsmouth to Bilbao.

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Valencia: Private 4-Hour Shore Excursion for Cruise Ship Passengers

The Valencia: Private 4-Hour Shore Excursion tour is designed for cruise ship passengers, with round-trip taxi transfers from the port on request.

The tour covers the 2 most important areas of the city, and can be adjusted by schedule, duration, and/or activities. Meeting Point ~ Pick-up from the port and from other locations in Valencia can be arranged on request.

Tip! ~ With the 24 hours – 72 hours VLC Tourist Card, you can enjoy unlimited free public transport around the city (including the Valencia-Airport route) PLUS you get great discounts on museums, leisure activities, shopping and restaurants. See VALENCIA TOURIST CARD

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Valencia Accommodation

Valencia has a great choice of hotels and apartments and many excellent hostals which are ideal if you’re on a budget or only staying for a few days.

Check out the districts of Valencia to get an idea of where you would like to stay.

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Beach Hotels in Valencia

This is a city by the sea, so you can stay by the beach and enjoy the long, white sandy beaches of Valencia, or have fun exploring the old quarter in the center of the city.

A must to visit is the City of Arts and Sciences, which is not far from the city beach, at the end of the Turia Gardens.

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Luxury Accommodation

Valencia is overflowing with stunning hotels in the city and overlooking the sandy beaches.

Stay in one of the lovely hotels in the center of town or overlooking the Turia Gardens or the City of Arts and Sciences.

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Region of Valencia

The region of Valencia is one of the most fertile in Spain, with an abundance of fruit and vineyards, wide sandy beaches and mountains .

Just hire a car, or travel by train or bus and explore the rest of this lovely region of Spain.

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Transport in the City

The transport in Valencia is very good and it’s easy to get to the center of town from the airport by metro or with the airport bus (see Valencia Airport Transfers).

Our interactive map will help you find your way around and you can also see where the districts in the city are located.

Valencia Travel Books

Books on Valencia including guides, maps and travel narratives.

There are many books on Valencia and it’s definitely a good idea to read up on this lovely city before you arrive.

Where to Stay in Valencia?

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Valencia Town Center
Turia Gardens
City of Arts & Sciences

Cheap Flights To Valencia

February 10, 2013ValenciaCarole

Cheap Flights to Valencia…

Booking early is essential for popular cheap flights to Valencia with airlines like EasyJet and Ryanair.

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Cheap Flights to Valencia with Vueling?

The Catalan airline Vueling EN flies to and from Ibiza, Paris, Rome, Brussesl and Milan from Valencia. And if you are a resident of one of the Balearic Islands and fly with Vueling, you can usually apply for a discount on your flight.

Cheap Flights to Valencia from USA…

Delta Air Lines have flights to Valencia from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) from New York to Valencia Manises Airport (VLC).

You can also book cheap American Airlines flights for Valencia with flight time of about 13hr 50min with 1 stop.

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Once you have your cheap flight you can discover the amazing Gothic and Renaissance buildings and Modernist architecture in this lovely city which is also just a short bus ride from the sea. The excellent year-round climate and white sandy beaches are the ideal location for a city break or longer.

Where To Stay in Valencia ?

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Check out Booking.com for a good selection of hotels and apartments in the center of Valencia and by the beach.

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Things to Do in Valencia

Ferry to Valencia

February 9, 2013ValenciaCarole

Ferry to Valencia Spain

Ferry To Valencia

Combine a city break to Valencia with a trip to one of these lovely Spanish islands off the east coast of Spain?

Take the ferry to Valencia from the Balearic Islands or… take the ferry from the port of Valencia to one of the islands?

Ibiza is the closest island to Valencia, and can also be reached from the ports of Alicante and Denia.

The islands of Menorca and Majorca are a little further, but easy to reach by ferry.

Ferry from the UK to Spain

From the UK you can take the ferry to Santander or Bilboa. Many of the well known and trusted ferries offer a wide range of ferry routes which include: Dover to Calais / Plymouth to Santander / Portsmouth to Bilbao ~ (see Ferries to Spain).

Find the latest prices and sailing times by using the booking form below.

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Getting To The Port

By Car
The Port is easy to get to and well sign posted from the center of Valencia.

By Train
The nearest metro stops to the port are numbers 4, 5 and 6. (see Valencia Metro )

Valencia Ferry Port Address

Trasmediterranea: Estación Maritima, Muelle de Poniente, C.P. 46024, Spain

Iscomar Ferries : Estación Maritima, Muelle de Levante s/n, 46024, Spain

Balearia: Estación Maritima, Muelle de Turia s/n, 46024, Spain

Valencia has a good selection of accommodation where you can spend the night before your trip or for a longer stay in this lovely city by the sea.

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Majorca

Majorca is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Spain.

If you don’t want to go by ferry there are many flights with the Catalan airline Vueling EN who offer cheap flights to the Balearic Islands.

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Hotels in Mallorca / Villas in Mallorca

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Ibiza

The island of Ibiza is the smallest of the Balearic Islands.

Well known as the party island for it’s exciting nightlife and beautiful beaches and easy to reach from Valencia.

Hotels in Ibiza
Villas in Ibiza

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Menorca

The island of Menorca is more laid back than neighboring Majorca and is full of lovely villas, hotels and apartments.

The capital of Menorca is Mahon and this is where the ferry arrives.

Menorca Apartments
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Take A Trip On Las Golondrinas ~ Port of Valencia

Take a trip around the port on one of the famous Golondrinas (motor boats).

This 30 minute boat trip has a capacity for up to 80 people.

Port of Valencia ~ Las Golondrinas del Puerto
Muelle de la Aduana (near the renovated Tinglado warehouse No 2 with large crane outside), Port of Valencia – Tel: 96 316 4177.

Cost: 4 euros at time of writing.

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Apartments to Rent in Valencia

February 9, 2013ValenciaCarole

Apartments to Rent in Valencia are a great alternative to staying in a hotel…

Apartments to rent in Valencia can often work out cheaper than staying in a hotel. You have your own living room, kitchen, bathroom and often a terrace where you can enjoy a glass of wine or breakfast in the morning, plus you get to live like a local.

Renting an apartment in Valencia town center gives you the opportunity to enjoy the culture and attractions, yet you are only 15 minutes by tram or 25-30 minutes by bus from the beach.

Maybe you prefer to stay near the City of Arts and Sciences or the Turia Gardens – both are easy to reach by bus (or by walking through the gardens ) from the town center.

Travel Tips!

A travel card allows you to travel on the bus and metro for 10 journeys which works out less than a euro for each journey. Buses run until midnight and the night-bus runs until 2.00am.

With Apartments to Rent in Valencia you can… Live Like a Local

Mercado Central Valencia

A bonus of renting an apartment in Valencia is that you can cook when you feel like it. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner on your very own terrace or balcony. The freshest of food, fruit and vegetables can be purchased at Mercat / Mercado Central, in the Old Quarter or at any of the local supermarkets all over town.

The popular El Corte Ingles stores all have supermarkets, usually in the basement, where you will find everything you need.

Many of the apartments in Valencia offer a ‘welcome pack’ which comes in handy, especially if your flight arrives late in the evening.

It saves you rushing around trying to find a late night supermarket which is the last thing you want to do on your first night in Valencia.

Apartments to rent in Valencia by the beach …

An apartment close to the sea is good if you enjoy spending most of your time swimming and lazing on the beach.

The district of Cabanyal is just a few minutes walk from the lovely beach and restaurants of the area.

You can take the tram or bus to the city center. Buses run from the center of town to the beach until midnight and the night-bus runs until about 2.00am.

However, if you prefer to be in the center of town close to shops and the many tourist attractions, then Valencia Old Town is the best place to stay.

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February 7, 2013ValenciaCarole

Valencia hotels ~ Where to stay?

Valencia hotels are in the center of town, near the City of Arts and Sciences, the Turia Gardens and by the beach.

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Valencia hotels in the old town

If you want everything on your doorstep Valencia old town (ciutat vella) is one of the best places to stay as restaurants, bars, clubs, shops, museums and top attractions are within walking distance of most hotels.

Some of the best restaurants and nightlife are in Barrio del Carmen in the old historic quarter of Valencia.

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Valencia hotels near the City of Arts & Sciences

The amazing City of Arts and Sciences is situated at the far end of the Turia Gardens, within walking distance of the shopping district of El Saler.

It’s also just a short bus ride or walk through the Turia Gardens to the old town.

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Valencia hotels near the Turia Gardens

Valencia hotels next to the Turia Gardens are often very close to the old town, the City of Arts and Sciences and the Palau de la Musica .

This is a great place to relax, take a jog, a bike ride or a walk through the park to the old town.

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Valencia hotels near Valencia beach

Valencia has a lovely, and very long promenade edged with restaurants, bars and the wide sandy city beach of Valencia. Beach hotels range from budget to luxury 5 star hotels.

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Hotels and Apartments in Valencia…

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Valencia Hotels on the Costa Blanca

The Costa Blanca is where some of the top resorts in the region of Valencia are located – Alicante, Denia, Calpe, Javea, Altea and Benidorm are all easy to reach by bus or train from Valencia town center. You can also hire a car if you prefer and enjoy driving down the coast of Valencia. Alicante is also home to Valencia’s second airport.