This city on the shores of the Mediterranean is two thousand years old. Today two branches of the River Turia hold it in their embrace, creating a fertile region of orchard lands. Valencia used to be the capital of the former Kingdom of Valencia encircled by walls until the 19th century and is the third largest city in today s Spain.
This is an old city with a rich history with itssights set on the future. Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Jews and Christians have all made it their home and left their mark here. This rich history, together with the colourful traditions, the wonderful climate and recent cutting-edge urban regeneration projects make the city a great place to visit.
		CLIMATE: In Valencia the average annual temperature is 20ºC (68ºF). Winters are mild and summer’s, very warm. GETTING THERE: Direct flights from many major European cities.
ACCOMMODATION: A full range of hotels of all categories. The major chains are represented here. CONFERENCE FACILITIES: Valencia offers a combination of traditional and modern meeting facilities, including the Palacio de Congresos, La Ciudad de Las Artes y Las Ciencias, and La Fira de Valencia. VENUES: Valencia offers classical, Baroque and gothic venues as well as cutting-edge spaces for fine dining. CUISINE: Valencian cuisine is varied, natural and traditional. The fruits and vegetables of its fertile gardens, together with its fresh fish and shellfish, are the principal ingredients of this exquisite Mediterranean cuisine. Recently, a new breed of more avant-garde, international restaurants has also been springing up in the city.
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Valencia is a great destination for both meetings and incentives. Given its location, it enjoys fantastic weather (hence its name, The City of Light) with many days of sun. The city’s cultural and historical heritage combines with a cutting-edge passion for design that make the city interesting, stimulating and great fun. Valencia is hosting the Americas Cup in 2007, so now is a good time to get to know this wonderful city.