Official Language:
Valencian
Secondary Language:
Castilian
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Currency:
Euro Dollar
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Population:
Approximately 741,100 people call Valencia home.
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Weather:
Climate and current weather information for Valencia Spain: The region of Valencia has a mainly Mediterranean climate: warm and dry summers, and mild winters. The rainy season is mainly in spring and in autumn. There are often torrential rainfalls. Inland in the higher reaches of the region the rainfall may turn to snow. The temperatures are pleasant all year round, with an average that does not fall below 59ºF/15ºC, with the exception of the mountain areas, where temperatures can fall below freezing.
Valencia has an average annual temperature of 68°F/20°C degrees. Following are the average conditions in different months of the year The region of Valencia, Apr Avg. temperature low-high 49-67°F / 9-19°C, Jul Avg.temperature low - high 68-85°F / 20-29°C, Oct Avg.temperature low - high 56-73°F/13-23°C.
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Interestingly enough Valencia is the name of the capital and of the state. The city is not lacking in historical sites and architectural beauties for visitors to see. The old district boasts the Cathedral, La Lonja, the Palace, and the ancient gates of the city. Valencia is situated on the eastern side of Spain near the mouth of the Tura River on the Mediterranean Sea. There is a fine art museum and an art school in the city and two gates from the 14th-century city walls built on Roman foundations.
It is hard to imagine that so long ago Valencia was established by the Greeks and later occupied by the Carthaginians, Romans, Visigoths and Arabs. It survived for over a century as the capital of a kingdom under James the Conqueror. Valencia is known for being involved in every war of Spain for the last 200 years. It defeated the French in 1808, in 1843 it fought to restore the monarchy of Maria Cristina of Naples, and in 1939, the Republican forces fled to Valencia after the fall of Catalonia.
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Cruise passengers and all visitors alike will discover that the highlights of Valencia are the Cathedral, Museums, Lonja de la Seda and Peniscola.
Gothic Cathedral and the 15th-century Gothic silk exchange:
The Cathedral is Gothic, but does include Romanesque and Baroque architectural styles as well. Inside the Cathedral's museum you will find art works by Goya, Cellini, and artists of the Valencian School of the 15th to 17th century, on display. Visit the Iglesia de los Santos Juanes and the Palace of the Marquis de Dos Aquas.
The Holy Grail:
A chalice brought to Valencia by the Crusaders which now sits in a place of honor in the chapel of the Cathedral. It is believed to be the real cup Jesus drank from at the Last Supper.
Visit the Lonja de la Seda and Peniscola & Castle Of The Papa Luna or walk around the Barrio del Carmen. Browse through the many shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, and flower stands. The city is full of gardens as well. Or take a stroll down to Sagunto and Játiva, where you can see a well preserved Roman theater and a medieval fortress.
If you prefer to stay in town and shop, Valencia gives you a great opportunity to do that. Most of the central streets have names that reflect the trades that were associated with them in the past (for example, Calle de las Cestas [street of the baskets] is where you will find thinks made from wicker).
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More Information |
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What To Do :
- Walking Tours of the city and monuments upon booking in advance to the tourist board office ot@villefranche-sur-mer.com
- Touristic little train – 1 hour tour and ½ hour tour– departure outside the cruise terminal
- Antics & Flea market – Place Amélie Pollonnais & jardins Binon – every sunday all day
- Traditional provencal market – square Binon – every saturday morning
- Scuba Diving – Aqua Pro Dive International – 16 rue du Poilu – tél 33 (0)4 93 01 71 04
Services Iinside The Cruise Terminal
- Tourist Office and assistance : open during the day – tél : 04 93 76 23 00
Car rental
- English/Spanish speaking DRIVER GUIDES
- Public Phones (with Visa cards, French phone cards or international phone cards.
Services Around The Cruise Terminal:-Taxi station
- Exchange Office
- Cash Machine
- Public phones
- Internet Café
-Bus Service -- Between Nice (1,30 euros one way) and Monaco (3 euros return ticket) every 15 minutes from monday to saturday, and every 20/30 minutes on sunday & holiday day.
Departure from Jardins Binon – Pay the ticket on the bus
Train Station - Regular trains along the coast. Pay the ticket at the station and stamp it before you get on the train.
Web:http://www.valencia-on-line.com/
Web:http://www.valencia-on-line.com/
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