Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Valencia on time with flight from Bergamo. There head straight to the brand new metro station to reach the historic center. The lines are 3 and 5 and the ride costs € 1.90. We get to Xativa
opposite the central railway station and the Plaza de Toros (one of the largest in Spain).
In a few minutes walk to the hotel Venecia http://www.hotelvenecia.com/ consigliatomi by Valya, I confirm what you said that it is situated within a beautiful square and is located in central position. The triple room is quite spacious and the bathroom clean (there is also a bidet).
Knowing that the airport is in zone "B", I do not think bono is included in the tour transfer to / from.
We, the reading of the very efficient bus that takes you everywhere without having to walk miles, we did bono for the bus which was used to make 10 trips at a cost of 6 € (1.25 € is the cost of a single fare). We have set up a card of 30 races as we were only in 3 and activation in tobacco costs 2 €.
we only used the metro to the airport!
Valencia on time with flight from Bergamo. There head straight to the brand new metro station to reach the historic center. The lines are 3 and 5 and the ride costs € 1.90. We get to Xativa
opposite the central railway station and the Plaza de Toros (one of the largest in Spain).
In a few minutes walk to the hotel Venecia http://www.hotelvenecia.com/ consigliatomi by Valya, I confirm what you said that it is situated within a beautiful square and is located in central position. The triple room is quite spacious and the bathroom clean (there is also a bidet).
Knowing that the airport is in zone "B", I do not think bono is included in the tour transfer to / from.
We, the reading of the very efficient bus that takes you everywhere without having to walk miles, we did bono for the bus which was used to make 10 trips at a cost of 6 € (1.25 € is the cost of a single fare). We have set up a card of 30 races as we were only in 3 and activation in tobacco costs 2 €.
we only used the metro to the airport!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
We decided to spend almost the entire day at the City of Arts and Science. Take the comfortable bus 19 which stops right near it!
What can I say? The complex is really beautiful and unique.
We decided to spend almost the entire day at the City of Arts and Science. Take the comfortable bus 19 which stops right near it!
What can I say? The complex is really beautiful and unique.
After taking hundreds of photos, we enter the Museum of Science Prince Filipe. We decide to make the ticket that includes this and Oceanography, as I and another friend are students, we paid € 22.10 instead of 26.00. The Museum of Science
I loved it because it is interactive and there are many things to learn and put into practice. What we liked most is definitely the birth of the chicks (Pollitos)!
Also interesting is the exhibition of Marvel.
Exit the museum, we turn away for a while 'from the CAC with a visit of Porto in the area and go to enjoy a fantastic Paella at the historic restaurant "La Pepico.
We go to the 1 and we note that the space is almost completely empty (we know that the English have completely different schedules, however, did not want to risk running out of table since we had not booked).
We settle at a table near the window because there was too much outside air.
I loved it because it is interactive and there are many things to learn and put into practice. What we liked most is definitely the birth of the chicks (Pollitos)!
Also interesting is the exhibition of Marvel.
Exit the museum, we turn away for a while 'from the CAC with a visit of Porto in the area and go to enjoy a fantastic Paella at the historic restaurant "La Pepico.
We go to the 1 and we note that the space is almost completely empty (we know that the English have completely different schedules, however, did not want to risk running out of table since we had not booked).
We settle at a table near the window because there was too much outside air.
Patiently waiting for the Paella.
We left the restaurant very satisfied and we take a short walk to the beach first and then along the seafront to return to the bus stop (including the location and Veles e Vents America's Cup in 2007).
Recall the 19 bus and go back to the area to bring us to visit the CAC acqurio.
The complex is located in is beautiful, but in fact, there are many animal species and do not employ even 4 hours as we had mentioned to visit everything!
In any case, I really like to see the aquarium.
The complex is located in is beautiful, but in fact, there are many animal species and do not employ even 4 hours as we had mentioned to visit everything!
In any case, I really like to see the aquarium.
After we rested a bit 'in the hotel, we decided to go to Plaza de la Reina and dinner from Wednesday to 100 montaditos as drinks and sandwiches consist only 1 euro. Since it is packed with people, we order the stuff to take away and we sit on a bench for dinner!
After dinner we take a walk so far as to Plaza de la Virgen and we see what are the minimum distances from one point to another. This first day
Valenciana ends here.
After dinner we take a walk so far as to Plaza de la Virgen and we see what are the minimum distances from one point to another. This first day
Valenciana ends here.
Thursday, May 6
First half of this day dedicated to the historical center of Valencia is the Mercado Central. The structure that houses it is beautiful! The stalls sell lots of fresh produce such as eggs, ham, fish, cheese ...
take advantage of one of the few banks used to vedita of bread and cakes to buy our breakfast that will taste just leave.
First half of this day dedicated to the historical center of Valencia is the Mercado Central. The structure that houses it is beautiful! The stalls sell lots of fresh produce such as eggs, ham, fish, cheese ...
take advantage of one of the few banks used to vedita of bread and cakes to buy our breakfast that will taste just leave.
After breakfast, we move a few meters as almost opposite the Mercado is the Lonja de la Seda (Silk Market site) was built in 1469 as a result of commercial prosperity that the city of Valencia reached during the fifteenth century and is one of the major attractions of the city. Input Free!
Exit the Lonja, we are moving towards Plaza de la Virgen Wander the streets and the murals of typical English shops. The square is lovely, without many decorations and full of people. The square is surrounded by important monuments such as the Basilica de los Desamparados, the Palace of the Generalitat and a fountain representing the River Turia.
Since early enough, we decide to visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria which is located a short walk from Plaza de la Virgen: it is the most important church in the city. It 's a Gothic church but also elements of Romanesque and Baroque.
Inside, included in the price will deliver the audio driving .. In general, I would say that merit special attention, two paintings by Goya and the Chapel of the Holy Grail (with a presumed cup).
unfortunately we do not get on the bell tower of Miguelito.
At noon we meet in Plaza de la Virgen (I think it totally abandons the main entrance door of the cathedral), to attend the Tribunales de las Aguas, which is held every Thursday at 12 noon weekdays. During this session together with a formula unchanged for over a thousand years, the representatives of the 8 channels that bring water to Valencia, and anyone who attended the session can take action by exposing any issues relating to water. It often happens, as was also us when we went, no one has anything to say because the session only lasts a few minutes.
After witnessing the Tribunales de las Aguas, we decided to go for lunch once before they reach the English.
We opt for the tapas bar, "El Pilar" .. Good choice because it is still almost empty! Eat tapas as montaditos, patatas bravas, and pulpo calamares. I still dream of the night, the tapas!
After lunch, we decide to spend a moment and then go to the hotel to relax in a beach Oretta; passeggiamoo first for the center and also making a stop ordering all'Horchateria Santa Catalina and exactly un'horchata farton. We liked it a lot, a Horchata little 'drink less but we have almost all (in 3).
Oretta spend a while relaxing on the beach and then go back to the hotel to prepare for dinner. As a last
comida espanola, eat a good paella jamon serrano in a place near the Plaza Redonda.
After dinner we take our beloved bus to enjoy the CAC 19 by night: it is also as beautiful night and there is almost none!
May 7, 2010
Tries to our last morning in Valencia were Torres de Quart, Mercado Colon, Jardin de Turia, Palau de la Musica, Metro Puente de la Alameda and Exposition (the latter two are always the work of Calatrava).
We opt for the tapas bar, "El Pilar" .. Good choice because it is still almost empty! Eat tapas as montaditos, patatas bravas, and pulpo calamares. I still dream of the night, the tapas!
After lunch, we decide to spend a moment and then go to the hotel to relax in a beach Oretta; passeggiamoo first for the center and also making a stop ordering all'Horchateria Santa Catalina and exactly un'horchata farton. We liked it a lot, a Horchata little 'drink less but we have almost all (in 3).
Oretta spend a while relaxing on the beach and then go back to the hotel to prepare for dinner. As a last
comida espanola, eat a good paella jamon serrano in a place near the Plaza Redonda.
After dinner we take our beloved bus to enjoy the CAC 19 by night: it is also as beautiful night and there is almost none!
May 7, 2010
Tries to our last morning in Valencia were Torres de Quart, Mercado Colon, Jardin de Turia, Palau de la Musica, Metro Puente de la Alameda and Exposition (the latter two are always the work of Calatrava).
Time to go to the hotel to collect luggage and then we Dirgha towards AIRPORTS!
Even this small English town impressed us.
