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 Baloon for hire |
Avenida Manuel de Falla, 7 Valencia 46015 Spain +34 96 349 8299 |
At Aerostació Mila you can hire hot air balloons for exhibitions, publicity or private flights over any part of the province of Valencia. A trip in a hot air balloon offers you the opportunity to see Valencia, the coast and mountains from a bird's eye view and at a leisurely pace. The peace and tranquility will only be interrupted by the occasional firing of the burners. Aerostacion Mila also offers courses for you to obtain your license to pilot hot air balloons. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Modern gym |
Doctor Marco Merenciano, 3 Valencia 46025 Spain +34 96 349 1351 |
This large gym offers the most modern in fitness equipment such as treadmills, exercise bikes, free weights and more. If you want to build muscle, get fit or shed a few pounds, you will find all the equipment and professional staff you need here to help you. Also available are classes in aerobics, step and martial arts. Price: 4,000 ptas a month with the use of the gym and classes included. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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All sorts of excursions |
Plaza de Tabernes de Valldigna 4 Valencia 46003 Spain +34 96 392 3147 / +34 96 391 1643 / +34 96 391 4886 |
If you want to get away from the city for a day or two and enjoy the countryside or the coast but aren't sure what to do or where to go, we recommend you contact this centre. They organise numerous excursions all year long with professional supervision, and whether you are interested in sailing, canoeing, hiking, mountain biking, horse riding or if you want to spend the day viewing Valencia from a hot air balloon, they are guaranteed to have something of interest for you. Prices and dates vary depending on what excursion you wish to do, so contact the centre for more details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Canoe club |
Plaza de San Nicolás 9 Valencia 46001 Spain |
This club organizes excursions on the Jucar, Turia and Cabriel rivers on weekends. If you have any interest in canoeing, we suggest you sign up for these excursions, as it is a very enjoyable way to get to know the Valencian countryside. The level of challenge and technical skill required varies with each excursion. If you do not have a weekend to spare, there are also day trips around Albufera lake or Tous reservoir, and if you prefer to canoe rapids, they offer day trips for this activity as well. The club also offers classes from beginners to advanced in sea or river canoeing and kayaking. There are many other canoe clubs in the Valencian region. For more information, contact the Canoeing Federation on the following phone number: +34 96 386 5038. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Alternative way to visit Valencia |
Calle del Museo 7 Valencia 46003 Spain +34 96 392 3239 |
This has to be one of the most fun and economical ways of seeing the city of Valencia, or simply getting some exercise. For those that have never seen an Ergobike, it is a cross between a push bike and a comfy chair you lean back on, while your feet are raised above your hips and the handle bar is between your knees. It sounds and will feel a little strange at first but after five minutes you begin to wonder why all push bikes aren't built like this. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Paragliding over Valencia |
Calle del Convento Jesús 1 Valencia 46018 Spain +34 96 380 4977 |
If you fancy seeing Valencia from a completely different perspective, this school offers excursions in bi-plane and gliders so that you can fully appreciate the beauty of this city, the sea and the mountains. But that's not all, if you want a bit more independence, sign up for one of their classes on hang-gliding or motorized hang-gliding, for both beginners or those who simply want to improve on their techniques. Contact the school directly for more information on prices and flight times. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Underwater sports |
Plaza de San Nicolás 2 Valencia 46001 Spain +34 96 386 5023 |
If you enjoy being in direct contact with nature, surrounded by plants and animals, or diving into the deepest ecosystem just to admire its beauty or take pictures, you must be a scuba diver. If you want a bit more adventure in your life, you can attempt underwater cave exploration or brave the darkness during a night time dive; you can even try your hand at underwater fishing. No matter what your interest, the Federation of Underwater Sports for the Autonomous Community of Valencia will get you in touch with all the best schools and clubs along the entire Valencian coast. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Fishing in the Valencian Community |
Plaza de San Nicolás 2 Valencia 46001 Spain +34 96 687 3658 |
The Fishing Federation of Valencia will advise you on the best places and times to fish, whether any permits are necessary and how much they cost if needed. They will also put you in contact with one of the many fishing clubs within the Valencian Community. It does not matter if you want to fish from the beaches and piers or from a boat, the waters around Valencia are teeming with fish, especially bream, sea bass, mackerel and tuna, as well as other species which can be found in the Mediterranean. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Most Important Archaeological Site |
Plaza de la Almoina, s/n Valencia 46003 Spain |
Plaza de l'Almoina (or Alms Plaza) is a small square situated next to the Cathedral that has gained great importance for hiding some of the greatest archaeological treasures in the city. Excavation in Plaza de l'Almoina started in 1985. Four years later the former building called San Vicente's Jail was demolished, and to everyone's surprise they discovered important remnants of past civilizations: What appeared to be part of a Roman road, a Visigothic funeral chapel, Arab baths, and more. These are just some of the important finds in this plaza. In the archeological site on San Vincente Martir, you will find an audiovisual explanation of this plaza and its archaeological treasures in three alternating languages: Spanish, Valencian or English. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Most important Roman legacy |
Valencia 46500 Spain +34 96 351 0417 |
Sagunto is a town located not very far from the city of Valencia towards the north. It is in the county called "El Camp de Morvedre". This town is known by historians for its fierce and tragic resistance to Hanibal's forces in 220 B.C. This resistance lasted 8 months and in the end, the citizens set fire to the city and all died. Today Sagunto is, with reason, the most visted city in the province of Valencia. In this town you will find a Roman theater, one of the most important Roman legacies in all of Spain. There is also a medieval castle built on top of the remains of forts from previous centuries, while serving as site for many important historical events and battles. Because of its size, it had to be divided into seven different parts in order to be defended. Other monuments of both historic and artistic interest that make the trip to this town worth it are the church of El Salvador from the 13th century, the church of Santa Maria from the 14th and 15th centuries, the old Jewish quarter, and the Hermita de la Sangre hermitage. Transport: Trains leave the Estacion del Norte station in Valencia every half hour. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Theater for children |
Landerer, 5 Valencia 46003 Spain +34 96 391 2442 |
This charming small theater is owned by the Valencian government and can seat 400. It is dedicated entirely to programs for children and families. Many of the shows they put on are their own creations which are very high quality. They will also bring in other companies from around Spain for special festivals and events. During the week school groups come to this theater and there is a very long waiting list. It is only open to the general public on Sundays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sights and Sounds of the City |
Área de Comunicación Av. Cortes Valencianas, 41 Valencia, Valencia 46015 Spain +34 96 339 0390 http://www.turisvalencia.es |
TurisValencia is your one stop spot for everything to do in the city of Valencia. Visit their website for details on shopping, transportation, dining, beaches, and a year round calendar of events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Traditional crafts on show |
Calle del Hospital 7 Valencia 46001 Spain |
This new building houses a permanent exhibition of traditional local crafts, including the famous Valencian ceramics. You can buy some of the goods on display along with their quality guaranteed certificates. There´s also a crafts training school here where the silversmith´s guild, among others, teach their trade to aspiring craftsmen. The centre is located beside the Casa de la Cultura in the grounds of the Colegio del Arte Mayor de la Seda. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Take a ride around town |
Plaza de la Reina Valencia 46003 Spain |
The quickest way to see all the city's sights is to take this modern double-decker bus with an open top through the streets. It's equipped with a multi-lingual audio system (headphones included) that describes the one-hour tour in eight languages. You start and end in Plaza de la Reina and travel through the old town, Túria riverbed and the Arts and Sciences Centre. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Zoo in del Real gardens |
Calle de San Pío V Valencia 46010 Spain +34 96 360 0822 |
The Valencia Zoo can be found in the Jardines del Real park and garden, commonly known as los Viveros. This is perhaps the most popular park in the city and it fills with families out for the day. The zoo, itself, is not very big, though it does contain a large variety of different animal species. The most frequent visitors tend to be school children on excursions, having fun and learning at the same time, but who said fun was just for kids? Review © 2007, Wcities |
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