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Valencia “ the jewel of Spain” and home
of the 32nd and 33rd 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 TO HOLD THE 33rd
AMERICAS CUP!
The 33rd America´s Cup will be raced in Valencia
in 2009, bringing sailing´s most glittering event
back to the Spanish city that held the 32nd event in
2007.
Valencia has invested millions of euros into the regeneration
of the town, port and marina which attracted hordes
of visitors, building up popular support for what had
previously been an elitist sports event.
The 32nd America´s Cup is being haled as the most
succesful ever, here are some statistics as to just
how succesful it was...
- Spectator Attendance - 6.4million
- Internet Visitors - 22million
- TV Viewers - 4000 million
- Press Articles - over 100,000
- Spectator Boats - 12 boats per day each with 1,300
passengers (approx)
- Marina Occupation - over 1000 boats
In addition the airport in Valencia has under gone
a massive extension to cope with the increasing numbers
of visitors and investors flocking to the province.
A new line for the Metro is now in place from the Airport
direct to the Americas Cup Port and the beach of Malvarrosa.
The Americas Cup has definitely played an important
role in the rise of property prices in Valencia
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THE EUROPEAN GRAND PRIX in VALENCIA
2008
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=
and 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. Valencia has also 4 accredited golf courses
with Spain & Property handling in exclusive the sale of
luxury villas on a course designed by Robert Trent Jones.
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.
- When buying property in Valencia you´re not
only buying a good investment, you are also buying
a lifestyle. An estimated average of 300 days sun
a year leads to a healthier outdoor lifestyle and
a higher quality of life.
- The Americas Cup will return in 2011 for the 34th
event following the success of the 32nd edition in
2007.
- The European Grand Prix will be held in Valencia
on an Urban Circuit around the marina and City of
Science areas starting in August 2008.
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