Information around Valencia interesting, touristy relevant or curious
25rd August 2013 Tomato fight in Buñol near Valencia
Also this year Buñol is the place where thousands of tomatina fans, will come together on the last Wednesday in August, to celebrate the most joyful and greasy festivity of the region Valencia. Buñol, the Spanish town near Valencia already enjoys this tomato fight since six decades and gains more and more fans from all over the world which throw with tomatoes year after year and take an unforgettable communal bath within the red tomato soup.
10th July 2013 Traditional festival in July (Feria del Julio)
Every year in July the City Valencia celebrates the whole month the festival of July. Also in 2013 locals and tourists are welcome to celebrate a varied program with dance, theater, folklore, classic, rock, pop as well as jazz. The best artists of the country and international top stars are giving their very best on the open air stages in parks, streets and squares of the city.
15th June 2013 Longest and newest bridge of Spain – Assud del Or
In the middle of Valencia and through the ultra modern billion Euro project “City of Arts and sciences” you will find the bridge of Spain. It is 180 Meters long and 125 meters high. Assud del Or (golden roadway) was designed by the Spanish star architect Santiago Calatrava and goes over the former riverbed, the beautiful arranged park Turia which is in total 350.000 sq. m. big. Very impressive are the 72 ribs which are connected with the central bridge pillar. Each rib weighs 21 tones. To get more information about other sights of Valencia, photos and descriptions please click on Valencia Active – Sights.
30th May 2013 Insider Tip: Walking through the Region of Valencia
More and more hikers experience the trails of the past on the two walking routes "Camino del Cid" and "La defensa del Sur", which lead through fascinating Valencian landscape. Hiking through Valencia means walking past natural hot springs, where you can swim in, mixed woodland and Valencian villages with medieval flair. The hiking trails describe the routes of the former knight El Cid, undertaken to defense the castles of the region. More about hiking in Valencia.
1st March 2013: Fallas in Valencia - spectacular and a class of its own
Every year Valencia celebrates the world famous Fallas. The Fallas are a pompous, colorful and religious festival for the blessed Virgin Mary. It is a festival where young and older people celebrate together and it’s springtime, the start of a year full of festivities and amazing events. The Fallas are a composition of about 800 sculptures as high as houses made by papier-maché, daily concerts of rhythmic exploding and deafening bangers, huge and colorful fireworks and glorious processions through the whole city. Despite the worldwide economic crises, Valencia celebrates extravagant. As every year during the Fallas tones of black powder will be squandered. This amazing event goes in total over 20 days with the highlights on the last 5 days. The louder and longer the banger concert is, the bigger is the fame of the festivity committee.
In the whole city you will find hundreds of sculptures which caricature famous people and current issues in publicity and society. Some of them are over 30 meters high cost over 800.000 Euros. In the night between the 19th and 20th March all sculptures will be burned within an emotional fire spectacle. This amazing festivity and Valencia City which is full of stunning superlatives brings its visitors into another world and offers unforgettable holidays. More information and pictures about the Fallas and other festivities like the Semana Santa, tomato and flower fights you will find on – Festivities.
20th February 2013 Orange trees responsible for clean air in Valencia According to the Institute for Agricultural Research (IVIA), the ecosystem of the Valencian citrus-fruit cultivation processes more than double as much CO2 as the entire region of Valencia produces. The evergreen citrus trees exceed the potential of oxygen production of any other forest. Annually the world's largest orange groves in Valencia convert, 900.000 tons of CO2 into oxygen and have a major contribution to the environmental protection in Valencia.
19th January 2013 Valencia is the first address for semesters abroad Stylish hostels and a lively party scene, green and well kept parks, great cycle routes, amazing city beaches and a Mediterranean international way of life attract not only lots of Spanish students but also young people from whole Europe.
20th May 2012 Second European reunion of singles in Valencia In July Valencia becomes the European Capital of lonely hearts.
From 8 to 15 July singles will meet in Valencia for flirting and for getting to know. As the Spanish Tourist Office communicates, there will be some sightseeings and beach excursions during the second European single meeting. Also planned are dance competitions and a fancy dress party.
2nd May 2012 Experience Design - Week of Open Doors in Valencia From 21 to 25 May 2012, 25 different design companies of the trendiest neighborhoods of Valencia offer tours for all interested. Every day there are five studios in the program which allow insights into the work and methodology environment. For registration or additional information visit www.design-walk.com/english/index.php
17th April 2012 Urbe Valencia - Real Estate Fair 18.05. – 20.05.2012 The Urbe provides a wide range of real estates. Whether home or vacation property, at this trade fair the guests will receive a comprehensive insight into the potential selection and funding opportunities. www.feriavalencia.com
12th March 2012 Festival of Nations in Valencia From 5th May to 4 June the Festival of Nations as important multi-cultural festival is organized, as always, to take place within the old riverbed of the Rio Turia. At this festival a great culinary, musical and cultural diversity from 50 different countries will be offered. Here you can learn about other cultures, try international gastronomic specialties and listening to music and sounds from many different countries around the world.
22nd February 2012 Spain is the most popular car rental destination In 2011 Spain was the most popular car rental destination for German vacationers. Spain is known for the cheapest car hire prices. Like this Cars are already available from just €4.47 per day. Click here for attractive conditions for rental cars.
15th February 2012 Family Card in Valencia With the aim to increase Valencia’s attractiveness for families, the Valencia Tourism Institute has now released the new Family Card. With the Family Card, families travel free on public transport. The Family Card offers discounts in museums, recreational facilities, shops and restaurants.
7th February 2012 Moto2 and Moto3 are testing in Valencia These days, about 60 bikes are test driving on the Motorcycle Grand Prix Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Cheste near Valencia for the next season. Until the 10th February visitors can watch the raicing motorbikes and teams during the daily tests at the race track.
31th January 2012 First Tests for Ford in Valencia The test-drives with the new Ford Focus fort the Touring-Car World-Cup are currently taking place at the test and racing course Ricardo Tormo in Valencia - Spain. Therefore Valencia is once more scenery of the WTCC-Testdrives and Ford makes with the Ford Focus its debut. The world champion of Chevrolet is also present. Here you'll get to the website of the race course "Ricardo Tormo" with a lot more information.
15th January 2012 Valencia, the rising vine region of Spain The vine region Valencia counts with a cultivation area of 15.000 hector to the rising vine regions of Spain. More than 80 vineyards, called bodegas, produce over 70 million litre of red and white vines. Vine-growing has been practised since the Roman Age and is devided in 4 subregions: Alto Turia, Clariano, Valentino and Moscatel of Valencia. Among others the outstanding vintages 2005 and 2006 increased the popularity of valencian vines.
14th December 2011 Mestalla stadium in Valencia will be completed After a debt relief of 250 million € for the Valencia Football Club it is now possible to conclude the new Mestalla stadium. The new Mestalla stadium in Valencia will be inaugurated in 2013.
10th December 2011 New Apple-Store in Valencia On 05.12.2011 the first Apple-Store opened in Valencia. The opening was a great spectacle, where lots of Apple-fans stormed the Shopping-temple. The Apple-store is located in the Calle Colón 25, in the city-centre of Valencia.
23th October 2011World-Cup finish in Valencia After the canceled race and the tragic ending in Sepang, the decision of the World-Cup-Moto-2 series was postponed to early November in Valencia.
01th October 2011 Formula 1 after 2014 in Valencia Already during these days the negotiations regarding the renewal of the Formula 1 commitment after 2014 in Valencia started. There are already initial talks between Bernie Ecclestone and the Mayoress Rita Barbara about the exceptional city race through the Spanish port of Valencia. Here you'll find more information about the dates of events in Valencia within our Valencian Calendar.
29th September 2011 Citrus harvest in Valencia at 3.17 million tons For the season 2011/2012, the country ministry expects a harvested about 3.2 million tons for the region Valencia. Approximately 94% account for oranges and tangerines. 6% account for lemons and grapefruits.
26th September 2011 Levante at the top With an annual budget of € 20 million Euros Levante is one of the poorest clubs in the Spanish Primera Division. Anyway, after the 6th round Levante ranks at the top of the league together with FC Barcelona, disposing about an annual budget of 460 million Euros. For the club from the port of Valencia city this is a unique record within its 102-year history.
11th July 2011 Renowned designers at the furniture fair in Valencia The "Feria Habitat Valencia" will once again set new standards in terms of design from 20th to 24th September 2011. A new feature is the exhibition area "Flash Habitat Valencia” on which about 50 companies will present their products exceptionalness with a breathtaking design. It is already confirmed that, Vitra, B & B Italia, Magis, Viccarbe and Carpyen will be present at the "Feria Habitat Valencia" in Valencia. More informacion about the fairs 2011 in Valencia here.
12th June 2011 David Guetta is coming to Valencia For the European Grand Prix, David Guetta is coming to Valencia. The concert takes place on Friday the 24th June under the motto F1 Rocks. The modern multi-purpose hall “Agora” serves as venue and is located within the City of Arts and Sciences – "la ciudad de las artes y ciencias". The tickets cost € 45-200.
2nd June 2011 Get-together of the Gourmet elite in Valencia 32 of the most renowned chefs of Spain with a total of 28 Michelin stars are cooking for the audience from 09th to 12th June in Hall 5 of the ultra-modern exhibition center in Valencia. Also many Spanish fancy food vendors, bars, wineries and breweries will be present. Admission costs only 10 €.
15th May 2011 Valencia is looking forward to the Champions League season 2011/2012 After today's draw against Levante UD, it is now official: Valencia will end the season ranking as third and thus will celebrate ones more top European football in Valencia at the Mestalla Stadium. Valencia and visitors can look forward to welcome teams like Chelsea, Manchester United, Inter Milan or even top German clubs like Bayern Munich and Schalke 04.
9th May 2011 Twomey wins 2nd Stage of the Global Champions Tour in Valencia Within a breathtaking scenery in the midst of the "Ciudad de las Artes y Ciencias" – City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, the Irishman Twomey won the second stage of the equestrian jumping Tournament “Global Champions Tour” on his horse, Flamenco. Apart from Qatar, Monaco, Brazil, Germany and other countries, Spain with its distinguished city Valencia and the futuristic buildings, is one of host countries and the most spectacular venue for the Global Champions Tour.
20th April 2011 Orange trees responsible for clean air in Valencia According to the Institute for Agricultural Research (IVIA), the ecosystem of the Valencian citrus-fruit cultivation processes more than double as much CO2 as the entire region of Valencia produces. The evergreen citrus trees exceed the potential of oxygen production of any other forest. Annually the world's largest orange groves in Valencia convert, 900.000 tons of CO2 into oxygen and have a major contribution to the environmental protection in Valencia.
30th March 2011 Insider Tip: Walking through the Region of Valencia More and more hikers experience the trails of the past on the two walking routes "Camino del Cid" and "La defensa del Sur", which lead through fascinating Valencian landscape. Hiking through Valencia means walking past natural hot springs, where you can swim in, mixed woodland and Valencian villages with medieval flair. The hiking trails describe the routes of the former knight El Cid, undertaken to defense the castles of the region. More about hiking in Valencia.
13th March 2011 Dine on a ship at the port of Valencia Visitors to the ship restaurant “99 Nudos” at the port of Valencia enjoy delicious culinary creations within a special ambience. The original and only floating restaurant in Valencia is about 520m² and has 4 different areas: Open deck, 2 rooms and the upper deck with lounge area. It is located in the Calle del Doctor Juan Jose Domine 1.
21st February 2011 Unique Nature Park Albufera celebrates anniversary The nature park Albufera is one of the most beautiful nature preserves in the Mediterranean area. This year Albufera and the city Valencia which lies just 10 miles northerly, celebrate the 100th anniversary of the lovely Valencian nature park. The park is about 21,000 hectares and has one of the largest beach-lakes in Europe and countless rice fields. The Albufera Nature Park is considered to be the origin of Spanish rice cultivation. Restaurants at the beach and in the village invite you to probably the best paella in the country. Learn more about landscape and nature.
07th February 2011 Schalke - Valencia Tickets available The tickets for the tensely awaited champions League match between Valencia and Schalke will be available starting Thursday 08th February at the Valencian fan shop within the centre of the city also for non-members. The shop opens at 10 o’clock in the morning.
04th February 2011 High-class cuisine at low prices in Valencia The annual gourmet-week starts again in February in Valencia. Several gourmet kitchens - including three of the six-star restaurants in Valencia open its doors next week and offer culinary delights at exceptionally low prices. Participating restaurants, menus and prices can be found at www.valenciacuinaoberta.com.
01st February 2011 Launch of Formula-1 tests in Valencia Today, on 1st February, the first Formula 1 car was presented in Valencia. In addition to the world champion Sebastian Vettel also Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher presented their new Mercedes “silver arrows” on the track in Valencia. The engines are roaring again on the circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia. More information about events in Valencia you will find on Valencia up-to-date – dates.
28th January 2011 World Champion Express An unusual game of chess took place within the new express train between Madrid and Valencia between Anatoly Karpov and the current world champion Viswanathan Anand. While the express train passed the distance with 300 km/h in 95 minutes, both played five parallel games in a speed chess tournament. Both won their five games. The games between the opponents ended in a draw. Probably none of them got impressions of the beautiful Spanish countryside.
20th January 2011 Schalke-opponent Valencia gears up For 1.2 million € the Brazilian striker Jonas will leave Grêmio to score in future for Valencia CF. The 26-year-old top scorer of the Brazilian league is looking forward to competitions like the UEFA Champions League or the UEFA Europe League. On 15 February Valencia CF meets at the Mestalla the German club FC Schalke 04 within the second round of the Champions League. The return match will take place on 9th March at the “arena auf Schalke”.
15th January 2011 Sol Melía acquires Hilton in Valencia On the 21st February, the hotel chain Sol Melia, will acquire the former Hilton Hotel in Valencia. This high class hotel is in close proximity to the Congress hall. It’s facilities include the largest ballroom in the city of Valencia for up to 800 people, 2000 square meters of meeting space, 2 restaurants, spa, pool, fitness room and a panoramic terrace on the 30th floor. To book hotels on good terms click here.
10th January 2011 Motorsport tests in Valencia Soon time has come again. In the first months of 2011 Valencia will be the scene for the first tests of the new racing season. Joining motor sport fans will love it! Like every year in Valencia they will have the possibility to meet Superbike Stars and Fromel 1 drivers on the circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia. More information about events in Valencia you will find on Valencia up-to-date – dates.
12th November 2010 VOX-TV stays in Valencia For the press presentation of the new Renault Megane CC in Valencia, we tested this great new cabriolet in glorious summer weather. With us, a team of German TV channel VOX. You can watch the test right here:
10th November 2010 Star Trek in Valencia Till the 11th February 2011, the Valencia visitors can also visit the Star Trek exhibition in the Spanish coastal city. Valencia is the first place of issue of the Star Trek exhibition show in Europe and shows among other things, a replica of the Enterprise bridge as well as different Star-Trek models, posters and merchandise.
02nd November 2010 AIDA stops in Valencia The cruise ship AIDA stops within its Spanish short trip in Valencia. The short trip combines Mallorca, Ibiza and Valencia. So it permits their guests among the sightseeing of both islands an interesting trip to Valencia City to visit the historical and modern coastal city of the Spanish mainland.
27th October 2010 ATP World Tour in Valencia Vom 30. Oktober bis zum 7. November 2010 treten allein 8 von den 15 weltbesten Spielern bei den Valencia Open 500 an. Veranstaltungsort ist der spektakuläre Agora-Komplex in der avangardistischen Stadt der Künste und Wissenschaften, in der bereits letztes Jahr über 175.000 Tennisanhänger eine Spitzen-Tennisatmosphäre erlebten. Weitere Termine für Events aus Sport und Kultur in Valencia finden Sie unter Valencia Aktuell - Termine.
26th October 2010 Golf Masters in Valencia Bei den Castello Masters in Valencia siegt der 17 Jahre alte italienische Golfer Matteo Manaserro. Zweiter nach dem Golf-Finale wurde der Spanier Ignacio Garrido. Golfprofi Siem gelang nach einem bemerkenswerten Schlußspurt noch Rang 20 beim Castello Masters in Valencia.
23rd October 2010 Internationale Gitarrentage in Valencia Am 04. November beginnen die Internationalen Gitarrentage, die mit einer Vielzahl von Konzerten, einer Ausstellung und einer internationalen Preisverleihung zu den musikalischen Höhepunkten des Jahres zählt.
15th October 2010 Award for the Conference Centre Valencia The Valencia Conference Centre (VCC) has been awarded by an independent organization of the University of Brussel as the world's best conference center. Basis for the result were the evaluations of national and international organizers of conferences in 2009 and 2010. Since the construction of this excellent conference center which also got several architecturally prices, more than 1900 events with over 1.3 million visitors generated more than 600 million € .
10th September 2010 The best paella-cook Valencia is considered to be the stronghold of the Spanish rice dishes. In September during the “celebration of the rice” they are looking for the best paella cook. A Spanish jury chooses the best of about 50 cooks of the Spanish National Court. For this year it takes place on 12th September.
23rd August 2010 Tomato fight in Buñol near Valencia Also this year Buñol is the place where thousands of tomatina fans, will come together on the last Wednesday in August, to celebrate the most joyful and greasy festivity of the region Valencia. Buñol, the Spanish town near Valencia already enjoys this tomato fight since six decades and gains more and more fans from all over the world which throw with tomatoes year after year and take an unforgettable communal bath within the red tomato soup.
23rd August 2010 Bike rental system in Valencia Among the Spanish cities Alicante and Castellon, Valencia has now a new bike rental system for locals and tourists. The Spanish coast city Valencia offers the best conditions for a bicycle-rental system: Valencia is plane and has over 130 km of bicycle-friendly paths. 24 hours a day and 365 days a year, the current 700 existing bikes can be hired at 80 stations for just 10 € a week. An annual using costs only 18, - €. From mid November there will be 2750 bikes at 275 bike stations available in Valencia, Spain. More information on: www.valenbisi.es
18th August 2010 Monolo del Bombo has been a guest at Casa-Carlos In celebration of the La Llomayna sommer party the residents welcome the world wide known football fan Manolo - el del bombo.Manolos home is Valencia and all the year round tourists from all over the word are visiting his own bar in front of the Stadium Mestalla. Everyone who takes a picture with Manolo and submits it directly to him will be shown on his homepage.www.manoloeldelbombo.com
15th July 2010 Ferry to Valencia
Grimaldi Lines establish a new route between Livorno in Italy and Valencia. The route could be very interesting for those German tourists who want to save a bit of the car drive to south Spain. More information on the shipping-company website.
1st July 2010 Gourmet weeks in Valencia
From the 5th till 11th July a Valencian Invention and story of success continues. About 60 of the best Valencian restaurants offer exclusive gourmet menus for attractive prices to everyone. The top chefs of the city treat their guests to some fine food with multi-course menus already from 20 Euro.
19th June 2010 Valencia is the first address for semesters abroad
Stylish hostels and a lively party scene, green and well kept parks, great cycle routes, amazing city beaches and a Mediterranean international way of life attract not only lots of Spanish students but also young people from whole Europe.
10th June 2010 Traditional festival in July (Feria del Julio)
Every year in July the City Valencia celebrates the whole month the festival of July. Also in 2010 locals and tourists are welcome to celebrate a varied program with dance, theater, folklore, classic, rock, pop as well as jazz. The best artists of the country and international top stars are giving their very best on the open air stages in parks, streets and squares of the city.
15th May 2010 Wine battle on the 29th June in Haro (Batalla de Vino)
Whilst Valencian people are throwing tomatoes, one of the most famous European wine regions named Rioja celebrates a fizzy wine battle. Already in the early morning, within the small town Haro, many inhabitants are coming together on a nearby hill to turn their white t-shirts with the help of water pistols into wine red. At the end nobody is going home with a white t-shirt.
26th March 2010 Exhibition of Books in Valencia
It is one of the most important book exhibitions in Europe and achieved already an increase of exhibitors in 2010. Till 2nd May it is possible to visit all those interesting exhibition stands of the book and publisher branch.
10th February 2010 DTM tests in March in Valencia
On 24th till 27th March Mercedes and Audi will meet each other for the first time in 2010 within the official DTM – Training days at the „Circuit de la Comunidad Valenciana Ricardo Tormo“.
1st February 2010 Giant Paella en Valencia
Within the opening ceremony for the 33rd Americas Cup on the 7th February a huge Paella for 5.000 people will be prepared at the port of Valencia. For 5 Euros visitors get a portion of tasty Paella, a drink as well as a Valencian orange and ice cream. It is also scheduled to do a big Mascletá (fireworks). The raised money goes to the charity project Haití. More information about events in Valencia you will find on Valencia up-to-date – dates.
25th January 2010 33. America's Cup in Valencia
The development of the giant crafts of the two teams, "Alinghi 5" and "BMW Oracle Racing 90" cost about a half a billion dollars. The results are two gigantic high-tech catamarans. Visitors can see them fighting for the prestigious Americas Cup trophy from Monday 08.02.10 on.
1st September 2009 Cuina Oberta - Open Cuisine in Valencia
Second time in this year Valencians and visitors are coming together at different restaurants to enjoy the days of "Cuina Oberta" where culinary masterpieces can be ordered for affordable prices. World famous cooks like Javier Salvador (La Sucursal), Alejandro del Toro (Restaurante Alejandro) or Bernd Knöller (Riff) own a Michelin-Star and give their best for special prices. Already in June this very special campaign was successful. It should present the Valencian cuisine and help to make it world famous. Valencia was the first city doing such a campaign. In the meantime this campaign was imitated by cities like New York and London. Once more it shows the creativity and the ambitions of Valencia to be one of the biggest European cultural strongholds. Please find more information about Valencian gastronomy, restaurants and good cuisine on Valencia Active – Shopping and Enjoying.
27th September 2009 World’s best chess player as guests in Valencia
The chess world watched excitedly onto Valencia and the anniversary contest between the former competitors and world’s most famous chess players Anatoly Karpov and Garry Kasparov. Once more Valencia was in the scene of a special event and the billion Euro project "City of Arts and Scienes” got into spotlight and gets more and more into the European focus.
15th July 2009 Longest and newest bridge of Spain – Assud del Or
In the middle of Valencia and through the ultra modern billion Euro project “City of Arts and sciences” you will find the bridge of Spain. It is 180 Meters long and 125 meters high. Assud del Or (golden roadway) was designed by the Spanish star architect Santiago Calatrava and goes over the former riverbed, the beautiful arranged park Turia which is in total 350.000 sq. m. big. Very impressive are the 72 ribs which are connected with the central bridge pillar. Each rib weighs 21 tones. To get more information about other sights of Valencia, photos and descriptions please click on Valencia Active – Sights.
30th March 2009: Ultra modern Metro trains for Valencia
Vossloh gets the order about Metro Trains for Valencia in the amount of 128 Mio. Euros. Already in 2010 the first new Metro Trains should be brought into service. The trains are 60 meters long and provide comfortable travel on 116 seats.
10th March 2009: Fallas in Valencia - spectacular and a class of its own
Every year Valencia celebrates the world famous Fallas. The Fallas are a pompous, colorful and religious festival for the blessed Virgin Mary. It is a festival where young and older people celebrate together and it’s springtime, the start of a year full of festivities and amazing events. The Fallas are a composition of about 800 sculptures as high as houses made by papier-maché, daily concerts of rhythmic exploding and deafening bangers, huge and colorful fireworks and glorious processions trough the whole city. Despite the worldwide economic crises, Valencia celebrates extravagant. As every year during the Fallas tones of black powder will be squandered. This amazing event goes in total over 20 days with the highlights on the last 5 days. The louder and longer the banger concert is, the bigger is the fame of the festivity committee.
In the whole city you will find hundreds of sculptures which caricature famous people and current issues in publicity and society. Some of them are over 30 meters high cost over 800.000 Euros. In the night between the 19th and 20th March all sculptures will be burned within an emotional fire spectacle. This amazing festivity and Valencia City which is full of stunning superlatives brings its visitors into another world and offers unforgettable holidays. More information and pictures about the Fallas and other festivities like the Semana Santa, tomato and flower fights you will find on – Festivities.
25th February 2009: The Valencian animal park "Bioparc" celebrates its annual anniversary
For the first time the Bioparc celebrates its opening on the 28th February. The Bioparc in Valencia is one of the few animal parks which was designed and built according to the concept of Geozoos. With this concept the animals are living within their natural environment. The animals obviously like their new home. Already after the first year the Bioparc got about 100 new animal babies all born in the Valencian Bioparc. Already finished are three typical African environments Savanna, tropical Africa and Madagaskar as well as the in Europe unique and reproduced tropical woods. Within the first month the Valencian Bioparc had over 500.000 visitors. It is really worth to come to Valencia and visit this unique Bioparc with its 4000 animals and 250 different animal species. Inform yourself about other sights and highlights for family holidays on – Valencia Active – Adults and Kids.
19th February 2009: The most idyllic Paella of the world in Valencia
Valencia About 15 kilometers southern of Valencia and once a year paella cooks come together to challenge each other and create the best Paella. Here in Valencia, this tasty rice dish is at home and the most idyllic place to enjoy the Spanish cuisine is for sure the Albufera-Lake. The Albufera-Lake is situated within a nature preserve and surrounded by beautiful landscape. It’s only a few hundred meters away from the Valencian beach Albufera. Albufera is known as origin of the Spanish rice cultivation brought over the ocean by the Arabians. Valencia always maintains its history and culture. In Albufera you will be a part of it whilst you’re enjoying the Spanish cuisine and the beautiful surroundings.
Guests also get a trip with the fishing canoe through the reed and onto the Lake and its islands. This day is a must do for all paella fans which love romantic sceneries and the Spanish way of life.
10th February 2009: MTV Mega Pop Concert in Valencia
Valencia is scene of the MTV Winter Festivals 2009. On the 24th February you will see top bands like Franz Ferdinand, Starsailor and Mando Diao. This event is for free and in the middle of the “City of arts and sciences”. Worldwide they expect 130 Mio. TV viewers. After the big success of the first MTV Winter Festivals, Valencia was once more chosen as vanue for a musical top event. More information about events in Valencia you will find on Valencia up-to-date – dates.
2nd February 2009: Eventhall in a class of its own in Valencia
A fascinating preview of the future event building in Valencia presents this internet site www.valenciaopen500.com. The virtual scenes show you the next architectural master performance which will be among other, the next venue of the Tennis ATP-Open in Valencia.
29th January 2009: The sales of Formula 1 Tickets start on February
The Tickets for the Valencian Formula 1 Grand Prix in August will be avilable from 24th February. From 10:00 AM you can get the tickets from 30,- Euro up to 480,- per day. More information and tickets sales at www.valenciastreetcircuit.com , in Spain at the tel. number 902115577 oder at every ticket office of the Corte Inglés.
15th January 2009: BMW presents new F1-Racing-Car in Valencia
While the other teams are still testing on the Valencian racing circuit, BMW presents its newcomer as the last F1 Top-Team on 20th January with the aspiration to be the first at the end. Innovations are among other, the energy recovery system. After braking, the car is able to provide the total input power at the touch of a buttom. So the power will raise for 6 seconds up to over 80 PS. Herewith the overtaking manoeuvre could be much easier.
8th January 2009: Valencia comes top position in the gourmet gastronomy By this time there are already 6 restaurants which have been ennobled with the Michelin stars. Within this extraordinary concentration of gourmet addresses Valencia is expanding its top position. Besides the present 4 restaurants with Michelin stars “Alejandro”, “CaSento”, “La Surcusal” and “Torrijos” the restaurant “Riff” and “Vertical” are moving up as well.www.restaurante-riff.com ; www.restaurantevertical.com More information about gastronomic highlights in Valencia hier.
7th January 2009: The most eventless village in Spain - Miravete
Miravete is situated about 200km in the north of Valencia. With its 12 habitants it is considered as the sleepiest village in Spain. Because of its lack of events an advertising agency chose this village for a particular advertising campaign: “El pueblo en el que nunca pasa nada”- the village in which never happens anything. Since then, the village has been animated and revitalized. Formerly, baker’s van or new haircuts are considered as a highlight. Also their website has been visited over 50.000 times in 3 days. It’s worth visiting it. www.elpuebloenelquenuncapasanada.com
6th January 2009: Schalke 04 in Valencia
The Bundesliga kickers of the FC Schalke 04 are going to train on the club ground of the FC Valencia from the 10th of January to the 16th of January 2008. They'll also complete test games against the UD Levante and CD Castellon.
5th January 2009: New Year party lasted 4 days
Along the lines of “Dance until one drops” round 5.000 teenagers participated in a dance party near Bunol next to Valencia. The unofficially party attempt on the record failed as the last guests capitulated on Sunday the 4th 2009. So they missed the record about one day.
3rd January 2009: Pre-Regattas 09 in Valencia for the 33. Amerika’s Cup
In the time plan there are two regattas rescheduled in Juny and October of 2009. Furthermore there are the yearly regattas of the club Náutico Español de Vela in November 09 and of course the America’s Cup in 2010.
1st January 2009: First Spanish Baby was born in Valencia
The first Spanish Baby of the year 2009 was born in Valencia a few seconds after midnight at the ‘hospital de Valencia’. It is called Luis and had a weight of 4200 grams.
25th December 2008: Plácido Domingo sings Gluck in Valencia
In the Pre-Christmas time, the Oldstar sang at the futuristic Opera of Valencia in 'Iphigenie auf Tauris' from Christoph Willibald Gluck.
22nd December 2008: Sparkling vine with gold and silver from Valencia
The Rosé which is added with silver particle, is made by the Valencian Bodega 'Artesanos del Vino' and costs 130 €. In comparison with the bubbly pleasure and gold particle for 230 € it is nearly a bargain price. Pop Queen Madonna ordered recently 25 of the limited bottles, which are just made for Casinos and luxurious events over the whole world.
19th December 2008: BMW-Sauber Team will present its F1-Car on 20th January
From January to March all racing teams will present their Racing Cars of the season 2009. BMW wants to do this on 20. January in Valencia.
15th November 2008: Circuses at Christmas time - a tradition in Valencia
This year 5 famous circuses are visiting Valencia whilst its Christmas time. These are the Circo Mundial, the circus El Gran Fele, the Circo Americano as well as the Gran Circo Wonderland and the Circo del Sol with its spectacular Show Delirium. The circus tents are positioned at famous places of the city. For instance the show of the Gran Circo Wonderland takes place in the bullring in Valencia.
12th November 2008: Quality of living study- Valencia becomes third place
Within an inquiry including 9.000 citizens the Merco institute declared the popularity of Spanish cities. Even though the valencians are convinced that their city is the best and most beautiful one, Valencia receives the bronze medal behind Madrid and Barcelona. Alicante and Castellon are out, so the study revealed.
6th November 2008: Christmas fair in Valencia
The traditional Christmas fair has a quite long tradition. The original Christmas animal market changed into a big funfair for kids and adults. It takes place from the 23rd November to the 22nd of January as an integral part of all Christmas jollifications. Further attractions within the Christmas time are among other things big toys and leisure exhibition, great Christmas markets with art handicraft and typical Christmas products.
23nd October 2008: Motorcycle grand prix in Valencia
The world champion titles are indeed forgiven, but a spectacle is ensured when the racing circus takes place in Valencia. Valentino Rossi maintained the 8th world champion title. Certainly he’s got an outstanding score especially after his drop last year. From the 24th October motorcycle friends are able to look forward to a racing weekend in a class of its own.
10th October 2008: Valencia becomes a trend at city trips
By now Valencia is considered as a new trend destination at city trips. The current calendar of events offers extraordinary experiences for quick trips. Highlights are for example sensational opera enactments, scientific exhibitions or movie performances in the IMAX-cinema. In the oceanarium which shows a variety of marine life offers an exhibition related to the ecological system of the deep sea beginning on the 10th November 2008. On Thursdays international experts are reporting to latest issues.
20th September 2008: Madrid-Valencia in less than 2 hours
At the present time the cities Valencia and Madrid are linked via a high-speed line which is 430km long. From 2010 it is possible to overcome the distance between these two cities with a high-speed train in less than 2 hours travel time.
14th Augst 2008: Best water temperature in Valencia
Whereas the water temperatures in Germany are cooling down due to the chilly whether in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea (17-20 degrees) the Mediterranean Sea is quite warm. Its water temperatures are between 24 and 29 degrees. That’s why Mediterranean vacationers are able to look forward to a comfortable 26 degree water temperature.
17th July 2008: Pop-Diva Madonna gives a concert in Valencia
After the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen and The Police, Madonna announced her concert within her Europe tour “Sticky & Sweet” in Valencia. Presumably, Madonna is going to perform at the 18th of September on the race course Ricardo in Cheste. The advance booking starts on the 18th of July 2008; prices are between 69 Euro and 255 Euro.
24th June 2008: 'Manolo el del bombo' operates a bar in Valencia
The Spanish nickname for Manuel is Manolo. In Spain this name exists ten a penny. But one Manolo is world-famous. Manolo el del bombo (“Manolo with the drum”) is the most famous football fan in Spain. During football events as the EM 2008 Manolo is national coloured, carrying a drum in front of the abdomen which he beat 1970 for the firs time. Manolo’s home is Valencia. There he operates an own bar besides the football stadium Mestalla. The bar also attracts well informed tourists besides football fans. Some of them take a picture with Manolo and send them to Manolo for publishing reasons on his website www.manoloeldelbombo.com .
20th June 2008: A touch of Monte Carlo in Valencia
In the harbour of Valencia luxurious yachts like those at the prestigious race on the Cote d’ Azur are used as tribunes by financially strong interested parties. Their price range for hiring is between 225.00 Euro and 275.000 Euro. Therefore the mega yachts near the race course cause an exclusive atmosphere.
19th June 2008: Formel 1 Grand Prix of Europe in Valencia
After the sell-off of the tickets in Spain for the spectacular city- and harbour tour in Valencia 7.500 auto racing fans can take part in a 3-day lasting special arrangement. For the price of 395 Euro tickets for 3 Formula 1 races and 4 overnights on the air-conditioned fairground including an igloo tent for 2 persons are given. Reservations can be made via E-Mail ees@bancajaviajes or via phone +34-963 982 713. Tickets for the test races on the 26th and the 27th of July are 20 Euro. More here: http://www.valenciastreetcircuit.com.
15th June 2008: Valencia celebrates month-long
Especially the July is the most appropriate month to discover and to experience the variety of Valencia and its cultural offers. The valencians celebrate month-long, the Feria de Julio, for the first time in 1871. Besides the international well known band competition in the first half of July there are several open-air festivals with jazz-, rock-, ballet- and theatre performances in the course of July. A highlight is the so called “Flower battle”: with beautiful flowers decorated gorgeous carriages which are accompanied by traditional dressed valencians are coming out into the streets of Valencia and leave a carpet of flowers of hundreds of thousands of blooms behind.
8th June 2008: Formel-3 and GT-Race as final rehearsal
The Valencia’s city race for the big price of Europe starts at the 26th and the 27th within Formula-3 races and the GT-sequence. The races in the course of July also function as a test of the infrastructure and the protection of the routes ending in the Europe’s premier competition on the 24th August 2008.
7th June 2008: Timo Hildebrand stays in Valencia
"Valencia is brilliant; quality of living is enormous. Such a thing cannot be thrown away!”, so constitutes Timo Hidebrand his decision.
6th June 2008: Beach handball EM starts in Valencia
Till the 8th of June 2009 the European championship of beach handball takes place in the city of arts and sciences. 16 qualified teams in categories ‘Boys’ and ‘Girls’ take on in order to become the European champion.
29th May 2008: Formel 1 - Valencia is prepared
Formula 1 race organizer Charlie Whiting gave the green light for the Valencia city race. The safety instructions are met in a commendable way, Whiting reports. The safety conditions are quite important in Valencia because during the city race speeds over 300km/h are provided in all for 4 times.
29th May 2008: Spirited bows and brilliant sounds under palms
Two years before the Spanish queen started the opera house which offers a colourful and attractive programme. This includes among other things international stars, modern- dance performances and classical opera enactments. The repertory is represented in a futuristic opera house which has been designed by star designer Calatrava. It captivates with a spectacular acoustic and a unique interior decoration and a lighting design. The opera is an ingredient of the city of arts and sciences which has been constructed in the former riverbed of Turia and by the time has been developed to the new city’s landmark. www.lesarts.com
23rd May 2008: Ecological city tours in Valencia
The traditional city tours in Valencia are completed by an environmentally friendly alternative. As of now Valencia offers various city tours with electric rickshaws with chauffeur. The flexible roofed rickshaws enable comfortable and breezily scouting expeditions on 3 various routes. Journeys across the historic centre, the avant-garde city of arts and sciences or the waterfront to the beach are up for election. The price for 30 minutes start with 10 Euro. Moreover there are several stages at which visitors have the opportunity to hire bicycles in various completions.
21st May 2008: Poker Race Trophy in Valencia
Last weekend the 2nd semi-final of the Poker Race Trophy has been staged on the race course “Ricardo Tormo”. The guests were able to experience an ideal poker feeling and the competitors enjoyed an excellent live tournament with videotaping.
20th May 2008: Valencia priced for innovative turism policy
Valencia is priced by the World Tourism Organisation (WTO) for its innovative tourism policy. The bestowal of the well-known “Ulysees” to the donation “Turismo Valencia” awards the excellent strategies of the development of destinations. The festive presentation of prizes takes place in Madrid on the 28th of March 2008.
14th May 2008: Alinghi achieves partial victory before the court
There’s a partial victory for the Swiss sails syndicate in conflict with the scheduling of the 33rd America’s Cup. A bench in New York declared that the duel is going to be staged in March 2009 at the earliest.
2nd April 2008: Colossuses impetus on Valencia tickets
The advance booking for the first Formula1 Grand Prix in Valencia exceeds all expectations. The organisations informed officially, that already nine hours after the advance booking started, over 100.000 of the approx. 113.000 tickets have been sold. Roundly 40% have been sold to foreign fans.
