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Valencia is the coastal capital of the Valencia region.

This popular holiday area is famous for its beaches.

To the north of Valencia's port are the popular beaches of, Malvarrosa, Cabanal and Las Arenas, which with their bars, restaurants and nightlife are busy 24 hours a day during the summer months.

To the south are the quiet beaches of Pinedo, El Saler and Devesa.

When not swimming or sunbathing there are lots of other activites like windsurfing, sailing and golf to keep you occupied.

Competitively priced cheap flights, cheap holidays and weekend breaks to Valencia are available during the holiday season from May to September for UK and European airports.

Region - Valencia (Costa Blanca).
Country - Spain.
Capital City - Madrid.
Language - Spanish, English widely spoken.
Religion - Roman Catholic.
Visas - Valid passport.
Currency - Euro, about €1.45 = £1.
Credit Cards - Widely Accepted.
Time Difference - GMT +1 hour.
Flight Time UK - About 2 hours 15 mins.
Valencia Airport - VLC.
Distance from Valencia Airport - 8 miles.
Taxi Fare from Valencia Airport - About €15-€20 (£10.34-£13.79).

Driving in Spain - On the right. EU compliant three-part pink document or international driving licence required.
Electricity in Spain - 220v 50Hz, adapter required.
Spain International Dialing Code - 00 34.
Valencia Public Phones - International booths accept coins and phonecards, as well as credit cards.
Valencia Mobile Phones - All major networks.

Spain Emergency Numbers - 112 (police, fire and ambulance).
Valencia Health Risks - None.
Valencia Safety & Security - Motorists, particularly those towing caravans, should be aware of highway pirates, who target foreign registered vehicles in service areas and subsequently stop them on the hard shoulder of motorways.

Shop Opening Times in Valencia - Banks open 09.00-14.00 Mon-Fri, 09.00-13.00 Sat (except summer). Shops open 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. Department stores and commercial centres 10.00-21.00. Office hours are 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. .

Public Holidays in Valencia - 2005: Jan 1, 6, March 25, May 1, Aug 15, Oct 12, Nov 1, Dec 6, 8, 25.

Valencia Accommodation - Accommodation is registered and inspected by regional authorities, but results in variations nationwide. Hotels are classified from one to five-star, hostels/pensions are classified one to three-star. Other accommodation includes apartment-hotels, hotel-residencies, motels, self-catering, campsites, family guest houses, country villas, health spas and monasteries. There is a network of paradors, which are often converted palaces and mansions.

Food in Spain - Each region has its specialities, although a stew in various guises is to be found everywhere, together with a general use of olive oil, garlic, Mediterranean vegetables, fish on the coasts, game and sausage. The Valencia region is famous for its rice dishes like piella (rice, chicken and rabbit), arroz a banda (rice with fish) and arroz al horno (rice with sausage). The region also produces many popular wines.

Tipping in Valencia - Service and tax are usually included in hotel bills, but tip chambermaids, porters and waiters. Restaurants often include service, so a gratuity is discretionary, normally 10%-15%. Taxi drivers expect 10%-15%.

Valencia Standard of Living - Bottle of beer €1 (70p), can of Coke €0.90 (62p), basic meal €9 (£6.21), good meal €24 (£16.55).

Valencia Climate - Valencia enjoys Mediterranean weather with hot dry summers and mild dry winters. July and August are very hot. Valencia has vitrually no rain during the summer and very little during the rest of the year. There are on average over 320 dry days per year.

Valencia Position - Lat: 39 30N, Long: 000 28W, Elevation: 62m.

Tourist Information on Valencia
For more information of Valencia go to www.comunitatvalenciana.com

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