Valencia “ the jewel
of Spain” and home of the 32nd Americas Cup
Situated on the east coast of Spain and
with a population of 749.500, the sophisticated and historical
city of Valencia continues as one of the most sought after
locations in the Mediterranean. Aside from its splendid climate,
claiming approximately three hundred days or 90% of sunshine
per annum, Valencia is attracting people from all walks of
life; Business people, artists, sporting people, holiday makers
and in more recent times investor. Although the city and surrounding
areas are booming the region still maintains an extremely
high quality of life for which it is famous for among the
Spanish for many years but undiscovered by people from foreign
countries.
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Home of
many cultures throughout the ages; Romans, Visigoths,
Moors and the Aragonese, the province is dripping with
culture offering a seductive mixture of traditional and
modern customs, including Europe’s most famous and
colourful spring festival “Las Fallas”. Although
equipped with hundreds of hotels it is advisable the visitors
pre-book accommodation in advance as over a million people
flood to Valencia for La Fallas to see the creative display
of paper-Mache monuments that are set alight traditionally
on the 19th March. The breath taking fireworks displays,
the marching bands and the incredibly colourful display
of flowers and local dress as the Valencia people guarantee
to offer you simply the best in hospitality and a sincere,
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One must remember that Valencia
offers much more than just its spectacular city but many villages
and towns all within thirty minutes of the city connected by
a fantastic transport infrastructure. These villages and towns
offer people simply the real Spain, beautiful plazas with people
relaxing on the terraces, stunning views of the many valleys
packed with orange grooves, vine yards, peach fields, olive
grooves and lemons all maintained by local people who’s
hospitality is simply second to none and who take pride in showing
you their beautiful villages dripping with history and customs
which you will be able to take part in welcomingly. The feeling
of unspoiled
tradition mixed with sophistication and still affordable.
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need to be aware that Valencia is nothing like the typical
holiday resorts; it is the Real Spain as one would have
of imagined it should be. Another
major tourist attraction is the world-renowned City
of Arts and Science, which attracts four million annual
visitors and is equally fascinating to adults and children
alike. This attraction coupled with many other developments
around Valencia has contributed greatly to the rise
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Valencia
is the host for the 32nd Americas Cup, one of the most
awaited events in the sporting calendar. It is estimated
that over a million people will line the beaches of Valencia
to watch the regatta. It is without doubt, Valencia and
its surrounding villages are becoming the playground for
the rich currently undergoing a 330 million pounds regeneration
programme in the run up to the Americas Cup. In addition
the airport in Valencia is currently under going a massive
extension to cope with the increasing numbers of visitors
and investors flocking to the province. The Americas Cup
has definitely played a important role in the rise of
property prices in Valencia |
Formula 1 is coming to Valencia in 2008 with an Urban Circuit based around the City of Sciences to the Port Marina areas.
Following the success of the Amercias Cup Valencia has got the taste of major sporting events and is hoping to increase its image as the playground for the rich. Bernie Ecclestone, boss of f1, announces 7 years contract with the city of Valencia in Spain for a race in an urban circuit. Watch a video with computer imagery here...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1B826gRgD-E&mode=related&search= here is a graphic of the planned route...
http://servicios.lasprovincias.es/comun/flahs/formula1.htm |
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Property in Valencia
Valencia in the past four years has seen
a dramatically changed property market. The city and surrounding
areas offer clients not only excellent value for money but
also a selection of property styles that were never really
available on the typical resorts. Old City / Town houses,
Modern new city apartments, beautiful country villas within
20 minutes of Valencia City, Old farmhouses and luxury villas
at realistic prices.
Keeping in mind the huge selection and
variety of styles of properties available in Valencia, investors
or residential clients are finally able to choose what they
really want rather than being told what’s available.
Facts about Valencia
- Valencia offers 42 museums, 12 theatres and 13 art
galleries.
- Valencia is based 13m above sea level.
- The Valencia province is located on a 500km coastline
that is home to thirty-eight yacht clubs.
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- Valencia boasts of a magnificent transport system
with its superb Metro, Bus and Rail facilities, one
of the most advanced in Europe. Road and motorways
links here are second to know and many of the beautiful
towns and villages are very well connected to the
city thanks to the transport infrastructure. The ferry
service is available all year and goes to destinations
like Ibiza, Menorca and Majorca.
- In Valencia you will discover the dynamics of a
very prosperous part of Spain, home of the Muestrario
Internacional, Spain’s oldest trade fair organisation,
Valencia is also counted among the leading centres
for congress industry.
- Is it not surprising that Valencia property prices
have increased 24-27% in the past year. This rise
looks set not just to continue but accelerate with
an increase of 30% predicted in some areas of Valencia
for 2006.
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