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Valencia Travel GuideUseful Infomations to stay in ValenciaWHERE TO STAY IN VALENCIAFind on Comparior.com the solution that meets your needs to stay in the best hotels in Valencia. Please use this booking form, compare prices and book the best hotel deals in Valencia! VALENCIA OVERVIEWValencia is the Spain's third largest city, with a metropolitan area population of 1,583,331. In the past Valencia wasn't a turistic city but today, after the work on two important projects, Valencia is one of the hottest destination in Europe for short city break. The City of Arts and Sciences was one of the projects, housing an eclectic range of visitor attractions, an ensemble of five areas in the dry riverbed of the now-diverted River Turia, designed by Valencian architect Santiago Calatrava, an impressive example of contemporary architecture. The second project was the America's Cup, the world's biggest and most prestigious yachting event, hosted in Valencia in 2007 and it's officially announced that it would be the host city for the 33rd America's Cup in 2009 too. Situated on the Costa Brava and with a mediterranean climate, Valencia is the perfect city for a sea holiday. The vibrant nightlife in 'Barrio del Carmen' district and the traditional dish, the paella, make a trip in Valencia unforgettable.  Photo: Comparior.com More photos of Valencia? Visit Comparior PhotoGuide on facebook.Click here to enter! WHAT TO SEE AND WHAT TO DO IN VALENCIAThe old centre of Valencia is compact and it's composed by three squares: Plaza de la Virgen, Plaza de la Reina and Plaza del Ayuntamiento. Valencia hosts old landmarks like the towers of the medieval city (Serrano Towers and Quart Towers), monasteries like the San Miguel de los Reyes monastery, the whole Malvarrosa beach, with the construction of a 4km long paseo, and the old Carmen Quarter. The Ciudad de las Artes de Las Ciencias, on the outskirts of the city of Valencia incorporates five different attractions: 1) Palau de les Artes (the city's auditorium), 2) L'Hemisferic (a planetarium and IMAX theatre), 3) Museu de las Ciences (Science Museum), 4) L'Oceanographic (open-air oceanographic park) and 5) L'Umbracle (Walkway / Garden). The valencian Institute of Modern Art is one of the most remarkable of Spain. The other best-known attraction is the beach, about twenty minutes outside the city centre.
Valencia is famous for its festivals: Las Fallas, held in March, La Tomatina, an annual tomato fight in August, and the colourful Holy Week. GETTING THEREValencia airport is located 8km west of the city center. Lines 3 and 5 of the Metro or the bus 150 link the airport to the city center. The main train station is 'Estación del Norte'. By bus you will arrive in the main coach station at Avenida Menédez Pidal. GETTING AROUNDValencia's bus and tram network covers some important places in the city as the beach or the Ciudad de las Artes de Las Ciencias. The Metro system has 6 lines. The easiest way to get around the city is on foot. VALENCIA USEFUL INFORMATIONLanguage: Valenciano, Spanish Currency: Euro Electricity: 220V/50Hz. 2-pin plug. Area Code: +34 Emergency Codes: Ambulance 061, police 091 and Fire 080 Time Zone: GMT+1 Main Tourist Office: Plaza del Ayuntamiento,23 Climate: Hot summers and mild winters. Spring and autumn are ideal times to visit Valencia. About three hundred days of sunshine every year.
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