Valencia. A Unique City Still to Be Discovered

Nowadays this extraordinary city is one of the most important industrial centres on the Mediterranean. At the same time it has become one of the most outstanding cities for events. The city is open, cosmopolitan, ideal for any business activity and cultural exchange. It should be emphasized that out of 65 cities all over the world Valencia was chosen as the headquarters for the 32nd edition of the America's Cup, which was held in spring 2007, all of this thanks to its exceptional infrastructures, climate and setting.

Infrastructures: It offers an excellent infrastructure in establishments dedicated to the organization of congresses and a wide range of accommodation and leisure that guarantee a perfect stay for those who visit the city while on business. As well as the congress centres, conference halls are readily available at practically any of the city's three, four and five star hotels. At present over 20,000 congress members daily are catered for in Valencia, which makes the city's great capacity as a convention and symposium centre more evident.

Excellent transport facilities. By air, sea and land, both nationally and internationally. Only three hours away by motorway from Madrid , and an hour by plane. Next to the Mediterranean Sea and a Gateway to Europe.

Enviable climate. Very mild temperatures throughout the year and a clear, blue sky almost every day. Good weather is almost guaranteed to hold your event.

A marvellous setting. Situated on a plain next to the banks of the River Turia and surrounded by small mountains which are rarely higher than 100 metres, it is a delightful, refreshing landscape with the Mediterranean Sea as a backdrop.

A splendid historic-monumental combination. Valencia's Roman origins are palpable, as well as its Arabic and Gothic past. ?La Lonja de La Seda? (Silk Exchange) stands out, declared by UNESCO as a Heritage for Mankind.

Space for Art. Classic and Modern live in harmony. The recent inauguration of the Arts and Science City has enabled Valencia to be ranked as one of the most modern European cities.

Select gastronomy. It offers a diversity of dishes that bring us up close to the esteemed, authentic Mediterranean diet with its delicious rice dishes, fruit, vegetables and fish for which Valencia is famed.