Valencia Travel Forum

Hey everyone...

Last minute trip to valencia from Madrid. I'll be staying on the C/valle de Ayora little outside the center. I was wondering if it's a safe area. Also, if it's safe and OK to take kids to the beach. Is it far from Valencia center? Any good beaches? We will only be traveliing on foot and by taxi.

Most important: any good activities to do and see within a day's time? THANKS!

T.

Hi,

I'm staying in Valencia for 4 nights before I travel up to Benicassim music festival at the end of July, and am looking for a cheap hotel with a swimming pool for my friend and I to relax at before the festival begins. I've found two so far, Hotel Vora Fira and Hotel Lido in Torrent. The Lido looks like the better option to me, but just wondered what Torrent was like as an area? We aren't too fussed about going out to bars every night, but I just wanted to know what the surroundings are like, and whether it would be a reasonable place to stay for a few nights. I've read that it's about 20 minutes by bus into Valencia city centre, which sounds good. I don't want to arrive and find that the hotel is right in the middle of an industrial centre or something, so any help would be great. If Torrent is not a good bet, what is hotel Vora Fira like?

Cheers.

Tom.

Anyone has a word on going to Valencia cheapest way possible from Copenhagen during the weekend...

Hi,

Luckily I'm going to be in Valenicia this Sunday, does anyone know if the Euro 2008 final is going to be shown on some sort of big screen open to the public in the city.

I'm sure the atmosphere and event will be great experienced in a bar, but a big public gathering could be even better.

Thanks

Hello,
me and my buddy are planning to stay 7 Days in Valencia next week,
I am sitting in a wheelchair and Valencia was deeply recommended for being wheelchair friendly and until now i dont expect any problems in getting anywhere in the city, but i've got no plan how to get conviniently to albufera.
Can i simply get a taxi who drives me out there ? I think yess , but what about the return ?

Anyway we would prefer a boat trip but how big would this boats be ? Enough space for a manual wheelchair?

Is there a possibility to rent a small boat just for 2 or 3 persons for an affordable price ?

Where could i rent one ?

thank you very much in advance for your answers
greets
Ayte

Hi there,
I'm coming to Valencia for two weeks in July, I've found a few nice apartments and I'm about to book one. But before making the choice I'd like to ask you for some advice -- which parts of the city would you recommed? I'm thinking of a place which would be relatively close to restaurants, cafes and the center of the city. I wouldn't like to end up in a residential area in the suburbs where lights go off after 10pm and the streets are totally empty.
But it also has to be safe and not too noisy.
Also, is it difficult to find a parking space in the street? Or should I look for an apt with a garage?

Here are some locations I'm considering:
-Av. Cesar Giorgeta
-Calle de Recaredo
-Calle Gen. Urrutia
-Canovas, near Jardin del Turia.

Thanks.

This summer,I'm thinking to go on holiday to Valencia with my friends (22 years old;last year in Barcelona)...how is the city in this period??Is it lively or is it empty and all is closed?
How are the beaches and the sea?
How is the nghtlife?Disco,bars,disco-bar,etc...

Thanks!

We will be in Valencia for 2 months.
Have got an Orange mobile number.
What is the best way to connect to the internet?
Are there any wi-fi networks one can buy time on?
Please suggest the best option...don't want to visit internet cafes.
Thanks.

Could someone please tell me where we can see the latest Indiana Jones movie in English in Valencia?

Hi there,

Wondering if any locals can give me a recommendation for a place to stay in or near Valencia. We will be in Valencia 3-4 days, need a hotel with pool (for our 2 children aged 4 and 1) and parking. Doesn't need to be central, any ideas? Read that Las Arenas is in a pretty awful area. Beachfront not necessary. Don't mind paying top rate if it's worth it!

Thanks very much!

Hi i am looking for accomodation for me n my girlfriend from 07 Aug to 06 Sep 2008. Ideally close enough to Valencia, we dont mind a bus or train ride for up to an hour say. Also ideally close to the beach and cheap. We are prepared to pay up to say £500 but could pay more depending on whats available. Could anyone with anything available or any information either post here or email me on philipbarnes14@hotmail.com?

Thanks for the help much appreciated!

I have been trying to find the most direct way of getting from Granada to Valencia. It looks to be 6 hours by car (accoring to mappy.com), so I would presume there are direct buses. Is there a bus company website where this can be checked or do I just arrange for it once I am in Granada? Renfe only shows an overnight leaving at around 21:00 and arriving in Valencia at 5 AM. Flights all seem to go back to Madrid from Granada for a connecting flight back to Valencia which would entail as much time as simply takng the bus. Any suggestions are truly appreciated. Regards, Karl

Hi!

Me and a friend are planning to go to Valencia on the 27th of June to the 4th of July (7 nights). We're looking for somewhere quite cheap to stay, maybe a twin room at a hostel (no dorms), a cheap hotel or a small studio.

The Feet up Hostel is getting good reviews but I'm a little concered that it might be noisy.

Thanks for your help in advance!

/Sara

Hi there!
Does anyone know which is the company that does ibiza - valencia by "speed" ferry... if there is any?
Thanks!!

Hi there,

Been trying to book some cheap (or whatever I can get!!) accommodation in Valencia for the Grand Prix weekend in August. Everywhere is booked out !! Anyone have an ideas of nearby resorts that have good access by rail or bus or any ideas for hotels I may have missed ???

Thanks for your help

Rich

Hi,
We are seven Norwegian friends(men) traveling to Valencia the 1. mai for three nights. We need to take some time of and have a good time. Do anyone have some good tips for things to do?

We also need tips for one extremly good restaurant (Michelin), one tapas/flmaenco restaurant and one good fashion restaurant.

Do anyone know if there is some spesial things happening in Valencia this weekend?

Thanks!
Stegan

Can anyone recommend a car hire company that I can hire a car from the aiport for 1 week? I have noticed that many companies charge an extra 40euros for petrol which I do not think is reasonable.

I am in two minds of whether to get alternative transport to Valnecia city centre as I am staying there for 2 nights and then going to stay in Oliva for 5 nights.

Any recommendations are greatly appreciated.

what is the best way to get from airport to hotel in av ausias march 99.
also how would be the best way to plan a weeks hoilday in mid april,any interesting places to see out of the city?that is go for the day?thank you

Hi there,

Me and 3 friends are staying in Valencia for a week in August. We've hired an apartment in Calle de Emilio Baro. First off, anyone know what the area is like and if it is easy to get to the centre and nightlife and beaches from there?

Then I've got a few more questions for you guys (hope you can help, been googling for ages but not very useful tbh):

- What are the prices like at restaurants? I like eating out as much as I can, but being a student my cashflow doesn't always allow it! And are the drinks in clubs etc expensive?
- We are there from 7-14 August, is there any chance at all Valencia FC might be playing pre-season games by then or maybe even be able to attend a training session?
- Is there a strip club (not been able to find anything about that anywhere on t'internet!)?
- What are the prices of alcoholic drinks (I know cigarettes are cheap), is it cheap or will it be a good idea to buy a few bottles from the airport tax-free? example: litre bottle of Jagermesiter in Holland costs about 20 euro's I think...I've heard Spain is quite cheap for stuff like alcohol but would want to know for sure!

Thanks in advance,

Tom

Hi guys, I am a student from Ireland on an exchange in Finland and hope to get on a plane again to get a bit of heat, sun and good photos!

The thing is, I have a tent back home that I didn't pack (this trip was a last minute decision) and I don't want to buy another one - I'm very poor!!! Does anyone know if campsites can rent out some tents or is there anywhere where these can be rented or borrowed? Any advice is brilliant!

If there isn't anywhere to do this, then this would be a great summer business - tents weigh so much on planes, so renting should be useful, you have my permission to make money from this idea!

Hi All:

So I originally posted in the Spain forum trying to find a place to visit - got many responses, but something attracted me to Valencia. I'm getting married in the month of August (1st week) and wanted to set up a Honeymoon in Valencia (Dates are set: August 22nd - 29th for the trip). I've seen recent postings about Flats for rent for weekly visits. Here are a couple of questions I'm hoping you guys can answer for me:

1.) We're really wanting to attend La Tomatina that goes on - any avoidances we should consider?

2.) Anyone suggesting any great places to stay that they've been before (before I start roaming around all the holiday pages?)

3.) We're not much night lifers - we'd love to see the scenery and trails - any great places besides the one mentioned above between those dates?

We're also hoping to make it in time for the Formula F1 racing. Any general information or specific information anyone can give would be greatly appreciated (food, romantic places)! (All extra information is greatly welcome too!) :)

Thanks in advance all!

Can anyone help me find some websites that show properties to rent for 1 week in Valencia please? I want to stay either up in the mountains, within 30 minutes away from the centre of Valencia or stay by the seaside.

Can anyone recommend a place to stay in April? Ans is the weather hot enough to wear a bikini and sunbathe?

I will be hiring a car so am flexible to drive anywhere.

Thanks in advance :-)

We, Dutch family with two kids (2 and 4 years) are visiting Valencia next week. We have rented an appartment near the beach, and would welcome tips of things to do and see with small kids.
Thanks in advance!
Leonie

Madschick and tini58de (that is Heinz and Christine) will be in Valencia from March 1 - 5, 2008 and would love to meet up with VTers one evening!

Anybody fancy a meeting?

Let's say I faked an illness ;) and didn't go to work one day, would it be worth going from Valencia to Ibiza via ferry for one day trip?


Thank you,

Glen

Hola,

Which hotel would you recommend thats in the center of the city? Do I really want in the center of the city? I would like to walk to most stuff if possible.

Where should I stay and which hotel would you recommend?

Thank you,

Glen

What are they? I will be mostly working but will have a few hours each day to do stuff.

Thanks,

Glen

We are a group of approx 25 who wants to attend a cooking course while in Valencia. Is this possilbe? Price? Of course including eat the dinner together afterwords.

Low budget is keyword... :)

Weekend 16-19/5

Hi, I am planning on being an exchange student this summer ( July & August) and studying in Valencia. I was looking for some advice on what to do there and what to see, what airlines and trains are the best. Would it be beneficial to get the Valencia card and the card for some of the other major cities I want to visit? I was wondering for my weekends I want to travel and wondering if anyone can give me advice on which would be cheap transportation, things to see and do and where to go. I would also like to maybe even see the neighboring countries if I can find cheap transportation to them. Also wondering what prices are like over there and what kind of food is served compared to the Canada & the USA. If anyone can give me some advice or tips for me that would be great. Also wondering what the weather is like in July & August?

Is tap Water safe for drinking in Valencia?
thanks