Valencia, Spain
Valencia is the capital of the Spanish autonomous community of Valencia and its province. It is the third largest city in Spain and an industrial area
on the Costa del Azahar in Spain. The estimated population of the city of Valencia proper was 807,396 as of 2006 estimates.
Population of the urban area was 1,012,000 as of 2000 estimates.
Valencia has a Mediterranean climate, with warm dry summers and mild winters.
Formerly an industrial city, Valencia saw rapid development that started in the mid-1990s, expanding its cultural and touristic possibilities, which turned it into a vibrant city, restoring old landmarks like the old Towers of the medieval city (Serranos Towers and Quart's Towers), monasteries like the San Miguel de los Reyes monastery, which now holds a specialized library, the whole Malvarrossa Beach, with the construction of a 4 km long paseo or complete quarters, like the old Carmen Quarter, which has seen extensive renovation. Another appealing feature of the city is its numerous convention centres, like the Valencia Fair (Feria de Valencia), the Conference Palace (Palau de Congressos) and several 5 star hotels.
Additionally, Valencia is now hosting several world events. The city of Valencia and the surrounding area are expected to attract millions of visitors from around the world given that the city of Valencia has been chosen to host the 32nd America's Cup. The first America's Cup competitions took place in June and July 2005 and were key attractions during the summer of 2005. According to official data from the organizing committee, as many as 150,000 visitors flocked to Valencia's port each day during the two-week events. The Swiss Alinghi Team, which choose Valencia as host city in the first place, has announced that if they win again, Valencia will be chosen again as the host of the 2009 America's Cup. Also, on 10 May 2007, Bernie Ecclestone announced that Valencia will be the host of an urban circuit of F1, beginning in 2008, and on 1st June 2007 the contract was signed in the F1 headquarters.
To and from Valencia airport
Valencia airport is 9 km from the city centre. The bus to Tùria station departs every 11 minutes and takes about 30-40 minutes. Additionally there is the Aerobus which goes directly to the city center, but costs a bit more. Local trains run every 20 minutes. A subway (Line 5 to Ayora) is under construction and is due to open in 2008. A taxi ride should cost around 10€.
Somewhere to stay in Valencia
Some people choose to stay at beach areas in the Valencia area while others prefer the buzz of the city life.
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