Location: Valencia City < Valencia - Costa del Azahar < Spain
Nearest Airport:
Valencia at 7
Kilometres
Nearest Beach:
beach at 500.0
Metres
Car: not necessary
Valencia is the third largest city in Spain, and among the liveliest. Located in the heart of the Mediterranean, with beaches abounding, it maintains a charming combination of the real Spain, steeped in culture and tradition - Valencia is the 'home' of paella - and sophisticated modernity - it is the backdrop for Calatrava's world-famous City of Arts & Sciences. Whilst rarely over-crowded, it is increasingly becoming a hot tourist destination. It has a fantastic climate, impressive sandy beaches, loads of sporting facilities (sailing, golf, diving, cycling, tennis etc. are all very popular here), unbeatable nightlife, as well as a multitude of cultural amenities. Following the enormous success of the 32nd America's Cup, Valencia was confirmed as host to the first European F1 Grand Prix; the first race took place in August 2008; it is the only street circuit outside of Monaco, finally elevating Valencia to its deserved position as one of Europe's most exciting and dynamic cities.