Valencia is a city in Spain, being one of its largest cities it is a popular tourist resort located on the East coast. The year round good temperatures, but as would be expected higher summer temperatures mean that this is a good city break for any who want a warmer climate and entertainment. The local culture of food, history and architecture provide a wealth of tourist attractions in conjunction with the miles of sandy white beaches for those wanting to relax on the b each. Valencia has more contemporary entertainment in the forms of festivals, science museums and art. The vibrant nightlife means that there is entertainment every evening whether that be relaxing in a restaurant, bar or night club. For those wanting to get more out of their holiday and not waste any time travelling between sights of interest car hire reduces the amount of hanging around and waiting for transport or walking. With a car you can visit surrounding areas and see what are more rustic life is like around the big city.
Valencia Airport information
The Valencia Airport (VLC), also called Manises Airport, is located about five miles west of downtown Valencia. VLC offers connections to around fifteen countries in Europe and more than five million passengers were processed through the terminal in 2008. The airport offers ATM machines and there is also a currency exchange desk. There are several restaurants and cafeterias, a pharmacy, a food and wine delicatessen, and shopping is available for a variety of items including jewelry, clothing, cosmetics, tobacco, and gifts. There are conference rooms, VIP lounges, and a chapel. VLC is disability friendly offering ramps, lifts, Braille signage, and designated parking spaces. There are hotels located within minutes of the airport. If you get a cheap car hire in Valencia, the Valencia airport is conveniently located adjacent to Autovia del Este, which connects Valencia to Madrid. VLC also offers easy access to Autovia del Mediterraneo, the coastal highway to Barcelona, which ends in Algeciras. The airport also offers connections to public transportation such as the MetroBus bus line and the Aerobus shuttle service. High speed trains connect from the station next to the terminal to Barcelona, Madrid, and Seville.
Places to visit around Valencia
"The City of Arts and Sciences" is considered the most modern of tourist attractions in Valencia and is one of the "Twelve Treasures of Spain." A creation by architects Felix Candela and Santiago Calatrava, it contains an IMAX movie cinema, a planetarium/laserium, an open-air oceanographic aquarium/park, an opera house, a science museum, an art gallery, a performing arts center, restaurants, a covered sports arena and concert area, and more. You should consider a car hire in Valencia so you can travel about to view the city's many architectural attractions, including buildings that date back to the Arabic and Roman eras. The Gothic style Valencia Cathedral, the Basilica, the Serrano and Quart Towers, and the San Miguel de los Reyes Monastery, and many other restored landmarks are major attractions to Valencia tourists. The Falles fiesta celebration is another popular reason for people to visit Valencia. Each afternoon during this annual celebration, the sounds of loud fireworks can be heard hailing from the Placa de l'Ajuntament, which is the largest square in Valencia. The Falles is a five day ongoing party with numerous parades and processions, fireworks, music, bonfires, food, dancing, and nightlife that spills from the cafes, bars, and pubs out into the streets. Another celebration you don't want to miss if you are in the area at the right time is the town of Bunol's La Tomatina Festival, a yearly tomato fight held the last Wednesday in August that attracts huge crowds. The history alone of this unusual event that started in 1944 is incredibly interesting.
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