Chiva Vacation Rental apartment: Chiva

About Valencia: The city enjoys a coastal location & boasts a mild climate. A 'must' is to visit the fascinating City of Arts and Sciences museum. Valencia is also steeped in history as the cathedral is said to be the home of the Holy Grail. There are many interesting monuments, museums & parks to discover as well as lots of art galleries. Other places of interest are the Barrio Carmen (the old quarter), La Lonja de la Seda (the former silk exchange), the Bullring & Mercardo (the traditional, large indoor market). Plus there is also the modern marina and old port to explore. Football fans should visit Mestalla – the home of the Valencia football team. A great time to visit is during the Valencia Grand Prix (27 June 2010) which takes place on the city streets & around the port area - so is a similar style circuit to Monaco. A great way to experience Spanish culture is to stay at the apartment during fiestas such as Las Fallas (15-19 March) & La Tomatina in nearby Bunol (last Wednesday in August).

Ricardo Tormo race circuit + other activities: The apartment is close to Cheste (only 12 miles away), home of the Ricardo Tormo motor racing circuit, one of the most respected race tracks on the Moto GP tour. Teams such as Ferrari, Renault, BAR Honda, BMW Sauber, Williams & Toyota carry out testing prior to Formula 1 season as well as hosting many motor racing events including Super Bikes & Touring Cars. The Valencia Exhibition Centre is only 20 minutes away which makes El Bosque a great base for business travellers. The Valencian region has stunning scenery to explore & walkers will enjoy the Parque Natural de la Serra Calderona with its beautiful mountains & unspoiled sea views, pine forests & well marked footpaths. The Reserva Meules de Cortes which is home to many birds of prey is another lovely nature reserve. Close to the coast is the Albufera freshwater lagoon which is a perfect spot for birdwatching. Other activities on offer include boat hire, sailing lessons, wind-surfing, jet-ski, diving lessons, fishing & cycling.

More details about El Bosque Golf Club: We have a SPECIALLY NEGOTIATED GOLF DISCOUNT for our guests - please ask for details. El Bosque was designed by Robert Trent Snr (who also designed Valderrama) & is still considered a 'well kept secret' to many golfers. This 18-hole, par 72, 6276 metre Championship Golf Course was opened in 1975 & has hosted the Mediterranean Open, the 'Volvo' Open, PGA senior & the Queens Cup. Ranked No. 5 in Spain & built to USGA specifications ensures all-year round golf & excellent playing surfaces. It has been designed to be playable for all types of golfers but also features many challenges for the more experienced golfer with over 100 bunkers, water hazards & fast greens. The pro-shop hires clubs, buggies & trolleys plus there is a caddy facility for leaving your own clubs safely overnight. Other facilities include a practice area, a chipping green, 2 putting greens, approach area, bunker area & golf school. There is also a TV & games room, restaurant and cafeteria as well as changing rooms.

Golf: There are another 7 golf courses within a 1 hour drive so you can enjoy a variety of courses during your holiday. Escorpian - just 20km north of Valencia at Betera. It has three separate nine-hole golf courses which can be played in different combinations to make up 18 holes. Mediterraneo Golf - to the north of Valenica, this is another 'hidden gem'. With 18 holes & par 72, it is 6823 metres long & has received the European P.G.A award. The 1st 9 holes are relatively flat & the last 9 are undulating so provide some great variety. Forressos - a new 18 hole par 72, 6364 metre course just 30 kms away. El Saler - just 20 km south of Valencia & situated close to the sea in the Albufera National Park, this course was voted the 2nd best golf course in Europe by Golf World. This 18-hole, 72 par course has held a number of Spanish Opens and is ranked No.29 in the world. Oliva Nova - situated close to the resort town of Oliva, near Denia, this course has top class golf facilities & was voted the best of all Seve Ballesteros' designed courses. With 18-hole, 6270 metres, par 72, it has hosted the Peugeot Oki Spanish National Championship on 4 occasions. Gandia Colf Course - this 6 hole golf course is perfect to play as a warm up on the way to Oliva Nova or why not combine a round whilst having a day out exploring the local area? Manises Golf Club - just 8 km west of Valencia, this is a 9 hole golf course so a round can be combine with a visit into Valencia city.

Other Activities: Ricardo Tormo motor racing circuit at Cheste, Valencia city, Valencian Bird Sanctuary, Mestalla Football Stadium, Valencia marina

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