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A place full of contrasts awaits the visitor with a charming old town next to futuristic buildings. This is Valencia, one of Spain’s most welcoming cities to spend a few days. Beyond the cultural effervescence of its cities, a stroll is always a good idea, or bathing at its Mediterranean beaches. Of course, you must try the star dish, paella (true authenticity!) and other delicacies such as clams or tiger nut milk.
Any time is a good time to visit Valencia, although if there is one day that is even more special than the rest, it's 19 March, when they celebrate the famous Fallas by burning gigantic ‘cardboard sculptures’. Its Mediterranean light, mild climate and the bewitching fire make this a city you’ll want to stay in.
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How to get there - transport information
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How to get to aeroplane
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The airport is 8 kilometres from the city, about a 15-minute drive on the V-11 motorway.
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Metro lines 3 and 5 run between the airport and the city from the metro station on the ground floor of the regional flights terminal. The journey takes around 20 minutes.
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City bus 150 takes you into the city centre in about 35 minutes. The bus runs from Monday to Saturday.
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At the airport, at Arrivals Terminal 1.
How to get to train
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Valencia has two main railway stations:
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High-speed AVE trains to Madrid, Cuenca, Seville, and Cordoba, and long-distance Alvia or Euromed trains between Valencia and Barcelona or other cities.
There is a free bus service to and from Estación del Norte for travellers arriving by train.
It’s easy to get around on public transport from the station: metro lines 1 and 5, bus routes 9, 10 and 27, plus taxis.
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Estación del Norte:
This station is mainly for local trains, known as the Cercanías network.
It’s easy to get around on public transport from the station: metro lines 3 and 5, bus routes 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14, 19, 35, 40 and 63, plus taxis.
How to get to boat
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The Port of Valencia is about 5 kilometres from the city centre.
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Many cruise lines stop here, mostly on routes to and from Italy and France.
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There is a free transport service between the cruise terminals and the main terminal.
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There are plenty of transport options from the port: bus routes 4 (to the city centre), 95 (to the City of Arts and Sciences) and 95 (to the beach)
How to get to bus
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Valencia bus and coach station is in a very central location.
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The following city bus routes run from the station: 1, 63, 79, 80, 90
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Metro line 1 connects to the rest of the metro network.
How to get there by road
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The AP-7 motorway links Valencia to Barcelona and Alicante.
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The A-3 motorway runs to Madrid.
Practical information
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The main tourist areas can be explored on foot.
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Tourist pass: The Valencia Tourist Card lets you use the bus, metro and tram for 24, 48 or 72 hours. Free entrance to some museums and monuments and discounts on leisure.
How to get around in metro/tram
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The metro network runs from 04:00 to 23:30 pm during the week, and 05:00 to 00:30 am at the weekend.
How to get around in bus
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Over 40 routes cover every neighbourhood in the city.
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They normally run from 04:00 to 22:30.
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The night bus routes run from 22:30 to 02:00 in the week, and until 03:30 am at the weekend.
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Take bus routes 24 or 25 or the Albufera Bus Turístic to get to La Albufera Natural Park.
How to get around in other means of transport
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Taxis: easily identifiable white vehicles with a red stripe. A green light on the roof shows they are available.
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Bicycle: an easy, unusual and sustainable way to get around the city. The city has an extensive cycle lane network. There are many bike rental companies, plus the municipal service Valenbisi.
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