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Valencia
is one of the most
popular cities in Spain. It is the third
biggest city of Spain.
Valencia
Districts
Ciutat Vella, Pla del Real, Olivereta, Patraix, Jesús, Quatre Carreres, Algirós, Eixample, Extramurs, Campanar, Saïdia, Benimaclet, Poblados Marítimos, Caminos al Grao, Poblados del Norte, Poblados del Oeste, Poblados del Sur.
Language
There are two official languages in
Valencia.
Spanish
is the
first
one. The
"Valenciano"
that is
used
mostly
in the
Valencian
Community
is the
second
official
language.
Transportation
Transportation through the city can be
made via
public
busses,
taxis,
underground
metro
and
vehicle/car
hire and
rentals.
Public
transportation
is very
easy
through
the
city.
TIP :
"You
are able
to have
unlimited
public
transportation
within
the city
of
Valencia
with a
Valencia
Tourist
Card.
The card
can be
obtained
from the
Tourist
Info
office
in
Estación
del
Norte.
You may
also
have
discounts
on your
trips to
Valencia
museums,
leisure
activities,
shops,
restaurants
and more
with the
VLC
Tourist
Card. (www.valenciatouristcard.com)"
Also the
Valencia
Bus Turistic
is the
perfect
way to
experience
and
enjoy
the city
of
Valencia.
Visitors
may
discover
the city
in a
comfortable
double-decker
bus with
an
unbeatable
sound
system
that
offers
detailed
explanations
and
information
of the
popular
sights
of
interest
in the
city. It
departs
from
Plaza de
la Reina
in every
30 mins.
Public Holidays
- New
Year
Day:
1st of
January.
- San
Vicente
Mártir :
22nd of
January.
- San
José :
19th of
March.
-
Good
Friday
and
Easter
Monday :
(March/April).
- San
Vicente
Ferrer
Day:
5th
April,
on
Monday
following
the
Easter.
-
Labor
Day :
1st of
May.
-
Sant
Dionís
Day :
9th of
October,
Valencian
Community
National
Day.
- All
Saints
Day :
1st of
November.
-
Constitution
Day :
6th of
December.
- The
Immaculate
Conception
Feast :
8th of
December.
-
Christmas
Day :
25th of
December.
Weather
Valencia
has typical hot-summer Mediterranean
climate that is warm and dry in summer and
mild in winter. The annual Average
temperature is 17°C. Average temperature
between July and August is 25°C. The coldest times is
on January an average temperature of
10 °C.
Electricity
220-240 V AC, 50 Hz. is the standard electrical voltage. It
is recommended to bring transformer and
adapters for the travelers having appliances
with 2 square pinned plugs.
Communications
The international country
dialing code for Spain is +34. City
code for Valencia is 96. (+ 34 96 xxx xx xx )
Money
Euro (EUR) is the currency.
Time Zone
Local time is
GMT +1 (+2 in summer).
Poeple
mostly prefer breakfast between 07.30-10.00
p.m., lunch between 01.00-03.00 p.m. and
dinner between 08.30-10.30 p.m.
Postal Services
The Central
Post and Telegraph Office located at the
Plaza del Ayuntamiento, 24
(Phone: +34 96 310 27
30); is open during weekdays from
8.30 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. (9.30 a.m. to 2.00
p.m. on Saturdays). |
