Valencia - The
Citrus City of Festivals


   
Valencia - General Information |
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Currency: |
Euro (EUR) |
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Language: |
Valencian (or Catalan) &
Spanish |
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Area: |
134.65 sq. km |
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Climate: |
Mediterranean |
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| Summer: |
Max
- 79° F (26°C) | Min - 64°F (18°C) |
| Winter: |
Max
- 66° F (19°C) | Min - 50°F (10°C) |
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| Also known as: |
The Turia Capital, New Barcelona
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| Famous for: |
Holy Grail, Fallas Festival & Paella |
| Geographical Location: |
On Mediterranean Sea in Valencia Province of
Spain, Europe |
| Latitude, Longitude & Altitude: |
39°29'N, 0°22'W & 49.2ft (above
sea level) |
| Best time to visit: |
Throughout the Year |
| Neighbouring Cities: |
Barcelona, Madrid, Alicante, Cuenca &
Albacete |
| Means of Local Transport: |
Metro, Bus & Taxi |
Hot Links & Contacts
Valencia Official Tourism Website:
http://www.turisvalencia.es/en/home
City of Valencia:
http://www.ayto-valencia.es/
Region of Valencia Official Tourism Website:
http://www.comunitatvalenciana.com/
Spain Tourism Board:
http://www.spain.info/ven/grandes-ciudades/reportaje/
General Info:
http://www.valencia-cityguide.com/
http://www.valenciavalencia.com/
| Emergency Services: |
112 |
Ambulance Service: |
(34) 963 677 375 |
Fire Service: |
080 |
Red Cross (24 Hours): |
(34) 963 677 375 |
MasterCard (lost or stolen): |
900-97-1231 |
VISA (lost or stolen): |
900-99-1124 |
Overview
The capital Valencia Province, a Spanish autonomous community, the city of
Valencia is the third largest city of Spain. Located on commercial Costa del
Azahar on Mediterranean Sea, the city is a charming old city that is well
worth a visit.
Valencia is renowned for its 5 day Fallas festival in March known as Las
Fallas (the fires), for being the birthplace of Spanish dish paella
and the Holy Grail. The city is also famous for hosting the 2007 Americas
Cup and its massive architectural project by Santiago Calatrava called The
City of Arts and Sciences.
Valencia is one of the prettiest historic territories of Spain with several
ancient architectural sites. The city is an area of old Roman settlements
and groves of orange trees, fringed by the deep blue waters of the
Mediterranean. While its museums and cathedrals rate best among the rest in
the region.
But this is just one side of the coin as the other part of Valencia is a
sordid example of modern urbanization at its best. Further its oranges &
lemons, wines & seafood and its beach resorts along with tiny villages
make the city more tempting.
Being one of the busiest ports of Europe, Valencia is more of a business
destination than tourist. While its Feria Valencia, conducting many trade
fairs and expos, attracts much of the international business seekers.