Location


You will enjoy the history , beauty and mild weather of Valencia, Spain.


Valencia

emisfericSpain's third-largest city, Valencia basks on the Mediterranean coast, south of Barcelona. Amid rugged mountains and glorious orange groves, the city boasts impressive futuristic architecture, neon-lit fountains, a colorful old town and a bustling beach.
Valencia is a beautiful contemporary metropolitan city, yet has preserved many of its historical structures and monuments dating back 15 centuries. It is very economically prosperous, with all the modern technologies available, just like any major city in the US or Canada. In fact, Valencia was selected as the 2008 host for the oldest and most prestigious sailing regatta in the world, the America’s Cup.

Useful links:
Official tourism site of the Region of Valencia
Spain tourism institute web site

Hotels and apartments

hotel

Hotel establishments and tourist apartments make up a wide tourist offer which gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy a service of quality and with special attention to the consumer and which is considered one of the best offers in Europe. You can choose to stay in a hotel, with all its comforts and services. Or, if you are tired of hotels you may prefere to stay in a fully equipeed apartment, where you can feel like at home. Valencia offers a wide variety of accomodations.

Links:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g187529-Valencia_Valencian_Country-Vacations.html
http://www.venere.com/
http://www.apartmentvalencia.net/

Whereabouts

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Made up of the provinces of Alicante, Valencia and Castellon, the Region of Valencia basks on the Mediterranean Coast in central eastern Spain. This densely populated area is a prime tourist destination in Spain.

Useful links: Spain.info - Region of Valencia

Planning your travel

travel plan

Do you need assistance planning your travel? You may want to do so with your local travel agency. Or you may want to contact our recommended travel agent, Monica Garcia, at:

RACC Viajes
C/ Pascual Y Genís 10 - 46002 Valencia
Phone: from US dial 011 34 963 525 332 - from any other country 0034 963 525 332
Email: monica.garcia (at) racc.es
Please remember the time difference - Spain is 6 hours ahead of US Eastern time zone, 1 hour ahead of UK time zone.

Monica is an extremely efficient and helpful travel agent, who is fluent in English, Spanish and French. Dr. Montesinos has known her since childhood and she has always been able to find the best flight prices. Also, being a Valencia native, she can give you the best tips for your stay here (hotel, tours, etc).