Things to do in Valencia

Things to do in Valenica

We will be organizing to following tours:

We will take the AVE (high speed train) to Cuenca, a charming village nestled on an impregnable rocky spur, whose slopes descend into deep gorges of the Júcar and Huécar rivers. The train reaches 300 KPH (185 miles per hour) and the journey takes only 52 mins. Cuenca is famous for its hanging houses which are literally built hanging over the cliff edge. Its cathedral has to be one of the most beautiful in the world. This all day tour will take place on the Sunday before the conference starts and we will leave the hotel at approximately 8.45 am.

Orientation coach tour of Valencia

Guided walking tour of the old city

Guided bicycle tour

We will learn how to make paella.

First we visit the central market to choose our ingredients. If we can pull ourselves away from the mouth watering displays we will then go to the cookery school where we learn the secrets of how to make the perfect paella.

We will visit the Llardo factory and see how those exquisite figurines are made. There will be plenty of time to shop.

On Your Own

Be sure and:

Explore the Oceanografic Aquarium which must be one of the best in the world.

Visit the Science Museum in the City of Arts and Sciences where the architecture is simply astonishing.

Investigate the numerous other museums such as the Modern Arts, Ceramic and Fallas.

Walk or jog for miles on the sandy beaches and board walks on the front steps of our hotel.

Rent a bike and explore the city on the myriad of bicycle paths. Bikes can be rented a few yards from the hotel and can be dropped off at numerous locations throughout the city.

Shop till you drop in the many fine stores such as El Corte Inglés.

Sample the delicious tapas, paella, Iberian ham and manchego cheese.