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Which quality seals does Costa de Valencia possess?
Which courses are offered by Costa de Valencia, Spanish language school?
What are the characteristics of the intensive Spanish course?
What are the levels of the Spanish courses that are offered by Costa de Valencia, Spanish language school?
How many students does a class have?
How many students does the school have?
Where do the students come from?
What does D.E.L.E - Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera mean?
Which certificates are carried out by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry?
Registration
How can I book a course? What are the prices of the courses? What are the conditions in case of cancellation?
What types of accommodation are offered by Costa de Valencia?
What are the prices of the accommodations that are offered by Costa de Valencia?
From when is the accommodation in the school’s flats available for me?
The accommodation in the school’s flats is equipped with everything?
Activities
What types of activities are organized by Costa de Valencia?
How can I participate in one of the activities and what are the prices
General information about Valencia and Spain
How much is the cost of living in Valencia?
Where is and when does the school open?
How to reach the school by car?
Which airlines fly to Valencia?
Which transport possibilities are given between the Airport/Manises and Valencia/school?
Are there reasonable car and scooter rentals?
Which public transport facilities are given in Valencia?
Which national transport possibilities are given?
Are there ferry connections to the Balearic Islands?
Where can I get information about Valencia
Where can I find a map of Valencia?
What is Albufera?
Which quality seals does Costa de Valencia possess?
Costa de Valencia takes part in the « Red de Centros Asociados del Instituto Cervantes », the Instituto Cervantes associated centres network and has been acknowledged as an official Accreditated Centre for the quality-counscious teaching of Spanish as a foreign language.
As a Centro Acreditado del Instituto Cervantes, Costa de Valencia, S.L.:
... follows the quality guidelines concerning the teaching of Spanish.
... obeys the Spanish laws concerning educational establishments.
... provides facilities that gear to qualitative lessons.
... employs a team of teachers with appropriate qualifications and education.
... follows a curriculum, that guarantees adequate progress.
... limits the number of students in one course.
... advertises its offers corresponding to the school’s reality.
... lists prices for courses and complementary services in detail.
... considers complaints and claims.
The Cervantes Institute carries out regular inspections and changes the accreditation every two years.
Please find more information at: http://centrosasociados.cervantes.es/
Costa de Valencia is a founding member of AMEELE (Asociación Mediterránea para la Promoción y el Fomento del Español para Extranjeros en la Comunidad Valenciana) and member of ASCEE (Asociación de Escuelas de Español de la Comunidad Valenciana).
As an AMEELE member Costa de Valencia belongs to FEDELE (Federación Española de Asociaciones de Escuelas de Español para Extranjeros) and follows the association’s guidelines:
As a Centro Acreditado del Instituto Cervantes, Costa de Valencia, S.L.:
... follows the quality guidelines concerning the teaching of Spanish.
... obeys the Spanish laws concerning educational establishments.
... provides facilities that gear to qualitative lessons.
... employs a team of teachers with appropriate qualifications and education.
... follows a curriculum, that guarantees adequate progress.
... limits the number of students in one course.
... advertises its offers corresponding to the school’s reality.
... lists prices for courses and complementary services in detail.
... considers complaints and claims.
The Cervantes Institute carries out regular inspections and changes the accreditation every two years.
Please find more information at: http://centrosasociados.cervantes.es/
Costa de Valencia is a founding member of AMEELE (Asociación Mediterránea para la Promoción y el Fomento del Español para Extranjeros en la Comunidad Valenciana) and member of ASCEE (Asociación de Escuelas de Español de la Comunidad Valenciana).
As an AMEELE member Costa de Valencia belongs to FEDELE (Federación Española de Asociaciones de Escuelas de Español para Extranjeros) and follows the association’s guidelines:
Which courses are offered by Costa de Valencia, Spanish language school?
Costa de Valencia, School of Spanish, offers students with specific requirements the following courses. If you require a different, more personalized method of learning, please contact us..
What are the characteristics of the intensive Spanish course?
Our intensive Spanish courses at Costa de Valencia, Spanish language school, include 20 hours of lessons per week (1 hour = 45 minutes) and additionally a socio-cultural module. Our courses start every Monday and at all levels.
Normally these courses take place in the morning (from 10.00h to 13.30h) or in the afternoon (from 16.00h to 19.30h). Nonetheless there may be small changes depending on the season and the current number of students.
What are the levels of the Spanish courses that are offered by Costa de Valencia, Spanish language school?
The weekly courses of Costa de Valencia are offered in all levels corresponding to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages CEFR): A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2. However intermediate levels exist to ensure small, homogenous groups: A1+, A2+, B1+, B2+, C1.1, C1.2, C2..
How many students does a class have?
Our Spanish classes in Valencia consist of small groups, with an average of 4-5 students and a maximum of 8 students per class, with similar knowledge of the language. We guarantee that the maximum won't be exceeded, independent of the number of students that participate in our courses. In any case the knowledge of the Spanish language is decisive, not the age or the nacionality of a person.
How many students does the school have?
It is hard to tell how many students the school does have, approximately 500. You have to consider various aspects: we receive students from e.g. Germany who stay for one week, as well as students from Japan who stay for one year. Some students reserve three hours of one to one lessons, other 36 weeks of Intensive course or a course to prepare an exam.
Where do the students come from?
The majorities of our participants are university students and between 21 and 27 years old and it is hard to define their origen in advance. The nationality depends on the period of the year. In June/July/August, the students come from Germany (2/12), Scandinavia (2/12), France (1/12), Great Britain (1/12), Holland (1/12), Italy (1/12), other European states (2/12), other states (2/12). In September, there are a lot of students participating the European SOCRATES/ERASMUS programme, preparing themselves for studying at one of the Valencian universities.
What does D.E.L.E - Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera mean?
The “Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera” (D.E.L.E) are Certificates issued by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Education, officially verify knowledge in Spanish as a foreign language.
Costa de Valencia, Spanish language school, is recognized by the Instituto Cervantes as "preparation centre for the Spanish as foreign language exams (DELE)". In our centre it is possible to registrate to take the DELE exam and the tests. Our courses prepare the student for the examinations that are carried out in Valencia/Spain and 100 other countries worldwide every May, August and November.
Which certificates are carried out by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry?
The Official Chamber of Commerce and Industry Madrid in co-operation with the universtiy of Alcalá de Henares offers special certificates that are reputed in by educational institutions and companies all over the world. Verifying Spanish knowledge in the field of economy and commerce
The aim of the exam is, to provide companies with a reliable assessment of the language skills of their employees, as well as to promote the dissemination and the study of the Spanish language as language of international communication.
How can I book a course?
What are the prices of the courses?
What are the conditions in case of cancellation?
In case of cancellation of stay deposit will be refunded if reported less than four weeks before the course starts. Otherwise, payment shall be considered as a deposit from one course to be carried out within a year.
What types of accommodation are offered by Costa de Valencia?
Costa de Valencia, Spanish school offers the following types of accommodation.
- Accommodation in the school’s flats
- Accommodation in a flat with Spanish students
- Accommodation with a Spanish family
- Accommodation in a university residence
- Accommodation in hotels and hostels
What are the prices of the accommodations that are offered by Costa de Valencia?
From when is the accommodation in the school’s flats available for me?
The apartments are available from 17.00h on the Sunday before your course begins until 11.00h on the Saturday after your course has finished. It is possible to enter or leave the accommodation earlier or later but the student must inform the school with sufficient prior notice if this is the case
The accommodation in the school’s flats is equipped with everything?
Each flat is normally occupied by 4 or 5 students. The students share the communal areas of the flat which are the dining room, the kitchen and the bathroom. This type of accommodation includes a cleaning service whereby all communal areas of the flat will be cleaned. However, the student is responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of their own bedroom.
All of our flats are situated in the surrounding areas of the school (10 minutes walk maximum) and are perfectly equipped for students to use during their time at the school. In each of them, the student can choose between a single or double room..
What types of activities are organized by Costa de Valencia?
At Costa de Valencia, School of Spanish we do not agree with the idea that learning Spanish is solely confined to being able to speak and understand, but that it should also include learning about the culture and lifestyle of modern Spanish society. For this reason, we give great importance to the socio-cultural and free time activities carefully organised daily for our students.
In agreement with our slogan “Come, learn Spanish…and live it!”, we hope that our students get to know and participate in the day to day life of the city and feel more like a Valencian.
In agreement with our slogan “Come, learn Spanish…and live it!”, we hope that our students get to know and participate in the day to day life of the city and feel more like a Valencian.
How can I participate in one of the activities and what are the prices?
Each Friday we put up the activities for the coming week. If you would like to keep up to date with the extra curricular activities, you can find them at our Weekly programme of socio-cultural, sport and leisure activities. If a student wishes to participate in any of them, all he/she has to do is put their name on the sheet that he/she will find in the school. It is free to participate in the activities; the only thing that students will need to pay for is what they consume, for example their cinema ticket or any food or drinks they buy
How much is the cost of living in Valencia?
It is hard to foresee how much money you will need during your stay in Spain – it depends on your preference and life-style. In order to give you an overview please find some examples below:
When we are going out at night to have dinner and afterwards some drinks together we spend between 20 and 30 EUR. A cinema ticket costs about 6 EUR and the entrance fee to a discothèque is between 5 and 15 EUR. The public transports in Valencia are cheap: one ticket of 10 journeys by metro or bus costs 5,10 EUR. The trips the school is organising are usually for free, apart from entrance fees or public transport. A taxi to the airport is about 15 EUR and from the city centre back to school it costs 3 or 4 EUR.
The following list informs you about more prices in Spain:
Breakfast 2,50 - 3,50 EUR
Set menu of the day in a restaurant7,00 - 12,00 EUR
Menu in the university’s cafeteria 5,00 - 7,00 EUR
Bocadillo 3,50 – 4,50 EUR
Sandwich 2,50 – 3,50 EUR
Hamburguer 2,00 - 3,50 EUR
1 kilo fruits or vegetables 1,50 – 5,00 EUR
Beer and tapa 1,50 – 2,50 EUR
1 glass of wine and tapa 1,50 – 2,50 EUR
Coffee, chocolate, tea 1,50 – 2,50 EUR
Mineral water 0,80 – 2,00 EUR
Coca-cola, soft drinks 1,20 – 2,00 EUR
Cinema 6,00 EUR
Theatre 15,00 – 30,00 EUR
Concert 12,00 – 30,00 EUR
Swimming-baths 1,50 - 3,00 EUR
fitness-centre (per month) 20,0 - 35,00 EUR
Internet café (1 hour) 1,00 - 2,00 EUR
cigarettes (20) 2,00 – 3,00 EUR
Your flat is equipped with a kitchen and a washing-machine – so there are no additional costs for you besides your buying in the supermarket. An alternative to the supermarket are the local markets, which can be found everywhere in the city; e.g. Mercado Central, the largest and most important of all. Besides products of a higher quality at a good price you certainly will remember the daily lively ambience.
When we are going out at night to have dinner and afterwards some drinks together we spend between 20 and 30 EUR. A cinema ticket costs about 6 EUR and the entrance fee to a discothèque is between 5 and 15 EUR. The public transports in Valencia are cheap: one ticket of 10 journeys by metro or bus costs 5,10 EUR. The trips the school is organising are usually for free, apart from entrance fees or public transport. A taxi to the airport is about 15 EUR and from the city centre back to school it costs 3 or 4 EUR.
The following list informs you about more prices in Spain:
Breakfast 2,50 - 3,50 EUR
Set menu of the day in a restaurant7,00 - 12,00 EUR
Menu in the university’s cafeteria 5,00 - 7,00 EUR
Bocadillo 3,50 – 4,50 EUR
Sandwich 2,50 – 3,50 EUR
Hamburguer 2,00 - 3,50 EUR
1 kilo fruits or vegetables 1,50 – 5,00 EUR
Beer and tapa 1,50 – 2,50 EUR
1 glass of wine and tapa 1,50 – 2,50 EUR
Coffee, chocolate, tea 1,50 – 2,50 EUR
Mineral water 0,80 – 2,00 EUR
Coca-cola, soft drinks 1,20 – 2,00 EUR
Cinema 6,00 EUR
Theatre 15,00 – 30,00 EUR
Concert 12,00 – 30,00 EUR
Swimming-baths 1,50 - 3,00 EUR
fitness-centre (per month) 20,0 - 35,00 EUR
Internet café (1 hour) 1,00 - 2,00 EUR
cigarettes (20) 2,00 – 3,00 EUR
Your flat is equipped with a kitchen and a washing-machine – so there are no additional costs for you besides your buying in the supermarket. An alternative to the supermarket are the local markets, which can be found everywhere in the city; e.g. Mercado Central, the largest and most important of all. Besides products of a higher quality at a good price you certainly will remember the daily lively ambience.
Where is and when does the school open?
The school is located in the Blasco Ibáñez Avenue, in the university area of Valencia and very near the campus of Universidad Politécnica and the Universidad de Valencia. It is located between the beach and the historic city centre. Bus-routes connect the whole town, and the most important things you can reach by walking (20 min to the historic centre), the beach by bus or tram (10 min).
In www.google.es/Maps
The direction is:
Costa de Valencia, S.L., Avenida Blasco Ibáñez, Nº 66, E-46021 Valencia
Tel.: 0034 96 3610367, Fax: 0034 96 3936049
The school is open from Monday to Friday from 09.30 to 19.30 hrs.
There are no lessons at the weekend. The school is closed on Saturday and generally on Sunday between 17.00 and 18.00 hrs we welcome our new students.
During the opening times the team of our secretariat is to your disposal giving advises and helping you with problems. Do not worry if your Spanish is not sufficient yet – our staff speaks English, French and German.
In www.google.es/Maps
The direction is:
Costa de Valencia, S.L., Avenida Blasco Ibáñez, Nº 66, E-46021 Valencia
Tel.: 0034 96 3610367, Fax: 0034 96 3936049
The school is open from Monday to Friday from 09.30 to 19.30 hrs.
There are no lessons at the weekend. The school is closed on Saturday and generally on Sunday between 17.00 and 18.00 hrs we welcome our new students.
During the opening times the team of our secretariat is to your disposal giving advises and helping you with problems. Do not worry if your Spanish is not sufficient yet – our staff speaks English, French and German.
How to reach the school by car?
Coming from Barcelona, follow the traffic signs to "Valencia". No matter if you are using the motorway or the national route, passing Sagunto (ca. 35 km from Valencia) you will get automatically to the A 7. The traffic signs "Valencia-Nord" will lead you directly in the town.
Then you have to pass two traffic lights in order to arrive at the first roundabout; take it to the left and go on. So you are at the "Avenida Blasco Ibañez". The school will be in your rigth, at the number 66. All the apartments are near the school (10 min. walking).
Then you have to pass two traffic lights in order to arrive at the first roundabout; take it to the left and go on. So you are at the "Avenida Blasco Ibañez". The school will be in your rigth, at the number 66. All the apartments are near the school (10 min. walking).
Which airlines fly to Valencia?
- Coruña (LCG) A Coruña: Air Nostrum L.A. Mediterraneo
- Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) Transavi: Holland BV.
- Argel: Houari Boumedien (ALG): Spanair
- Asturias (OVD) Asturias: Air Nostrum L.A. Mediterraneo
- Barcelona – El Prat (BCN): Spanair
- Bari Palese (BRI): Ryanair
- Bilbao (BIO): Air Nostrum L.A. Mediterraneo
- Bolonia (BLQ): Ryanair
- Bruselas (BRU): Jetair Fly (TUI Airlines Belgium), Vueling Airlines
- Bruselas / Charleroi (CRL): Ryanair
- Bucarest / Baneasa (BBU): Wizz Air Hungary, Blue Air Transport Aerian
- Casablanca / Mohamed V (CMN): Royal Air Maroc
- Cluj Napoca / Someseni (CLJ) CLUJ: Wizz Air Hungary
- Dusseldorf (DUS) Dusseldorf: Lufthansa
- Enstambul (IST) Enstambul: Turkish Airlines
- Frankfurt / Hahn (HHN): Ryanair
- Frankfurt International (Fra): Lufthansa
- Gran Canaria (LPA) Gran Canaria: Air Nostrum L.A. Mediterraneo, Ryanair
- Ibiza (IBZ) Ibiza: Air Nostrum L.A. Mediterraneo, Ryanair
- Kiev (IEV) Kiev: Wizz Air Ukraine
- Lanzarote (ACE) Lanzarote: Ryanair
- Leon(LEN) Leon: Air Nostrum L.A. Mediterraneo
- Lisboa (LIS) Lisboa: Tap Portugal
- Londres / Gatwick (LGK) Londres: Easyjet Airline Co. Ltd
- Londres/ Stansted (STN) Londres: Ryanair
- Madrid Barajas (MAD): Air Nostrum L.A. Mediterraneo, Spanair
- Malaga, Costa del Sol (AGP): Air Nostrum L.A. Mediterraneo, Ryanair
- Malta (MLA) Malta: Ryanair
- Marrakech (RAK) Marrakech: Ryanair
- Melilla (MLN) Melilla: Air Nostrum L.A. Mediterraneo, Ryanair
- Memmingen / Allgaeu (FMM) Memmingen: Ryanair
- Menorca (MAH) Menorca: Air Nostrum L.A. Mediterraneo
- Milan / Orio Al Serio (BGY) Milan: Ryanair
- Munich (MUC): Lufthansa
- Oporto (OPO) Oporto: Ryanair
- Palma de Mallorca (PMI) Palma de Mallorca: Air Nostrum L.A. Mediterraneo, Air Berlin Inc, Air Europa, Ryanair
- Paris / Beauvieus – Tille (BVA) Paris: Ryanair
- Paris / Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Paris: Air Europa
- Paris / Orly (ORY) Paris: Vueling Airlines
- Pisa / Galileo Galilei (PSA) Pisa: Ryanair
- Roma / Ciampino (CIA) Roma: Ryanair
- Roma Fiumicino (FCO): Vueling Airlines, Alitalia Compagnia Aerea Italiana Spa, - Santiago (SCQ) Santiago de Compostela: Ryanair
- Sevilla (SVQ) Sevilla: Air Nostrum L.A. Mediterraneo, Ryanair
- Sofia (SOF): Wizz Air Hungary
- Tenerife Norte (TFN) Tenerife: Air Nostrum L.A. Mediterraneo
- Tenerife Sur (TFS) Tenerife: Iberworld Airlines, S:A, Ryanair
- Timisoara (TSR) Timisoara: Wizz Air Hungary
- Valladolid (VLL) Valladolid: Air Nostrum L.A. Mediterraneo
- Viena (VIE) Viena: NL Luftfahrt GMBH
- Venecia / Marco Polo (VCE) Venecia: Ryanair
- Vigo (VGO) Vigo: Air Nostrum L.A. Mediterraneo
- Zurich (ZRH) Zurich: Swiss International Air Lines
Which transport possibilities are given between the Airport/Manises and Valencia/school?
The cheapest and most convenient way to get to the school from the airport is by metro. Take the underground line, number 5, towards Marítim-Serrería or Neptú. It takes approximately 30 minutes to reach Av. Aragón. This is the stop nearest the school, 5 minutes away by foot. http://www.metrovalencia.es/
Another possibility is to take a bus from the bus stop that is located at the main door of the airport. The bus (line 150, yellow bus) runs from 05:30 until 22:00 h with a frequency of between 10 and 20 minutes. It takes about an hour to get to Valencia and its final stop is Valencia’s bus station. From there you may get a taxi or numbers 29 and 80 bus lines (red busses) to get to the school.
You can also take a taxi from the airport; the price to the school is approximately 20 EUR. You will find many taxis and at any time at the main door of the airport
Another possibility is to take a bus from the bus stop that is located at the main door of the airport. The bus (line 150, yellow bus) runs from 05:30 until 22:00 h with a frequency of between 10 and 20 minutes. It takes about an hour to get to Valencia and its final stop is Valencia’s bus station. From there you may get a taxi or numbers 29 and 80 bus lines (red busses) to get to the school.
You can also take a taxi from the airport; the price to the school is approximately 20 EUR. You will find many taxis and at any time at the main door of the airport
Are there reasonable car and scooter rentals?
As there is a large number of car rental services with various offer of cars we recommend to go directly to the car rental services or to visit their homepages in order to get information. Usually there are special offers for the weekends; for this reason it is advisable to book as early as possible in advance. The conditions for the booking are in general: you have to be at least 21 years old and you need to have a driving license that is valid in whole Europe as well as a credit card. Normally latter is required for the insurance but sometimes also cash payment is possible (please ask the respective rental service).
A 10 Rent a car S.L., C./Alicante, 25, Tel. 96342 11 37
A.A.A. Líder Rent, C./ San Vicente, 276, Tel. 96357 97 79, 96378 44 29
a.b.c. Furgo Car, Avda. Primado Reig, 48, Tel. 96369 20 00, 96369 20 06
Abirent, Paseo de la Pechina, 70, Tel. 96379 21 21, 96383 67 00
Auto Driver, Av. Peris y Valero, 188, Tel. 96334 22 00, 96377 96 50
Atesa, Joaquín Costa, 57, Tel. 96395 36 05, 96152 27 13
Alba Car, Avda. Constitución, 243, Tel. 96366 34 63, 96393 24 53
Auto Rent, Avda Dr. Peset Aleixandre, 107, Tel. 96347 98 65
Autogolden, Paseo Alameda, 36, Tel. 96337 44 80, 96337 13 89
Autos Tanger Car, Avda. Peris y Valero, 38, Tel. 96395 39 38, 96334 87 01
B-Car, Avda. Ausias March, 12, Tel. 96395 14 41
Cuñauto, C./ Sagunto, 95, Tel. 96340 88 74, 96347 24 79, 374 85 61, 96374 85 00
Europcar, Avda. Antiguo Reino de Valencia, 7, Tel. 96374 15 12, 374 14 01, 96152 18 72
Flycar, Avda. Puerto, 101, Tel. 330, 11 11, 96334 80 81
Furgo Movil, Avda. Pérez Galdós, 3, Tel. 96380 48 90, 96330 85 89
Record, C./ Guadalquivir, 8, Tel. 96347 09 14
Hertz, C./ Sergorbe, Tel. 96342 05 02
The following web-pages for car rentals received good criticism:
www.cars4holidays.com/ www.pepecar.com
Motor cycle rental services
The only companies that rent scooters with more cubic centimetres are:
CoolTra; Avda. Puerto, 47. (valencia@cooltra.com, Tel.: 96 3394751) www.cooltra.com
Eurotransac, S.L; Avda. Puerto, 72. (Tel.: 96 389.06.47)
Motoalquiler, Gral Urrutia 13, Tel. 902100151
Levante Motos, Avda. Primado Reig, 60 (22 EUR/day
A 10 Rent a car S.L., C./Alicante, 25, Tel. 96342 11 37
A.A.A. Líder Rent, C./ San Vicente, 276, Tel. 96357 97 79, 96378 44 29
a.b.c. Furgo Car, Avda. Primado Reig, 48, Tel. 96369 20 00, 96369 20 06
Abirent, Paseo de la Pechina, 70, Tel. 96379 21 21, 96383 67 00
Auto Driver, Av. Peris y Valero, 188, Tel. 96334 22 00, 96377 96 50
Atesa, Joaquín Costa, 57, Tel. 96395 36 05, 96152 27 13
Alba Car, Avda. Constitución, 243, Tel. 96366 34 63, 96393 24 53
Auto Rent, Avda Dr. Peset Aleixandre, 107, Tel. 96347 98 65
Autogolden, Paseo Alameda, 36, Tel. 96337 44 80, 96337 13 89
Autos Tanger Car, Avda. Peris y Valero, 38, Tel. 96395 39 38, 96334 87 01
B-Car, Avda. Ausias March, 12, Tel. 96395 14 41
Cuñauto, C./ Sagunto, 95, Tel. 96340 88 74, 96347 24 79, 374 85 61, 96374 85 00
Europcar, Avda. Antiguo Reino de Valencia, 7, Tel. 96374 15 12, 374 14 01, 96152 18 72
Flycar, Avda. Puerto, 101, Tel. 330, 11 11, 96334 80 81
Furgo Movil, Avda. Pérez Galdós, 3, Tel. 96380 48 90, 96330 85 89
Record, C./ Guadalquivir, 8, Tel. 96347 09 14
Hertz, C./ Sergorbe, Tel. 96342 05 02
The following web-pages for car rentals received good criticism:
www.cars4holidays.com/ www.pepecar.com
Motor cycle rental services
The only companies that rent scooters with more cubic centimetres are:
CoolTra; Avda. Puerto, 47. (valencia@cooltra.com, Tel.: 96 3394751) www.cooltra.com
Eurotransac, S.L; Avda. Puerto, 72. (Tel.: 96 389.06.47)
Motoalquiler, Gral Urrutia 13, Tel. 902100151
Levante Motos, Avda. Primado Reig, 60 (22 EUR/day
Which public transport facilities are given in Valencia?
Valencia has a wide net of buses covering the whole city and connecting the centre with the outlying areas. You can check all the information you need regarding fares, lines, map or timetable at www.emtvalencia.com. During the summer there are some extra bus lines making possible an easy and quick access to the beach from everywhere in the city.
Underground lines have become extended and more important in the last few years and the tramway is another fast and comfortable option to get to the beach. For more information, maps and timetables check on the web: www.metrovalencia.com
If you want to do a bit of tourism and visit other places around, “Metrobus” runs a interurban bus net that is quite complete and efficient; useful if you want to get to natural environments like El Saler or La Albufera, or beautiful beaches like in Canet. These buses are also the best way to reach the great shopping resorts surrounding the city. Check for more information at: www.emtvalencia.es
Underground lines have become extended and more important in the last few years and the tramway is another fast and comfortable option to get to the beach. For more information, maps and timetables check on the web: www.metrovalencia.com
If you want to do a bit of tourism and visit other places around, “Metrobus” runs a interurban bus net that is quite complete and efficient; useful if you want to get to natural environments like El Saler or La Albufera, or beautiful beaches like in Canet. These buses are also the best way to reach the great shopping resorts surrounding the city. Check for more information at: www.emtvalencia.es
Which national transport possibilities are given?
The infrastructure to other cities in Spain is very good. You can reach most cities either by bus or by train. Different bus companies offer different destinations, the most important ones are:
Valencia - Madrid
The company „Autores“ offers the line Valencia-Madrid. The busses go every day between 07.00 a.m. and 08.00 p.m. Further information and sale of the tickets at the bus station (Tel.: 96340.08.55) or at http://www.avanzabus.com/
You also have the option to go by train. Further information and sale of tickets at the “Estación del Norte” (Tel.: 96352.02.02) or at www.renfe.es
Valencia - Barcelona
The company „Enatcar“ offers the line Valencia-Barcelona. The busses go every day between 07.00 a.m. and 08.00 p.m. Further information and sale of tickets at the bus station (Tel.: 96340.08.55) or at www.alsa.es
You also have the option to go by train. Further information and sale of tickets at the “Estación del Norte” (Tel.: 96352.02.02) or at www.renfe.es
Valencia – Alicante
The company “Ubesa” offers the line Valencia-Benidorm-Alicante. The busses go every day between 07.00 a.m. and 11.00 p.m. Further information and sale of tickets at the bus station (Tel.: 96340.08.55) or at www.alsa.es
You also have the option to go by train. Further information and sale of tickets at the “Estación del Norte“ (Tel.: 96.352.02.02) or at www.renfe.es
Information about other lines and destinations at the “Estación del Norte”, (Tel.: 96352.02.02), at www.renfe.es and at the bus station (Tel.: 96340.08.55)..
Valencia - Madrid
The company „Autores“ offers the line Valencia-Madrid. The busses go every day between 07.00 a.m. and 08.00 p.m. Further information and sale of the tickets at the bus station (Tel.: 96340.08.55) or at http://www.avanzabus.com/
You also have the option to go by train. Further information and sale of tickets at the “Estación del Norte” (Tel.: 96352.02.02) or at www.renfe.es
Valencia - Barcelona
The company „Enatcar“ offers the line Valencia-Barcelona. The busses go every day between 07.00 a.m. and 08.00 p.m. Further information and sale of tickets at the bus station (Tel.: 96340.08.55) or at www.alsa.es
You also have the option to go by train. Further information and sale of tickets at the “Estación del Norte” (Tel.: 96352.02.02) or at www.renfe.es
Valencia – Alicante
The company “Ubesa” offers the line Valencia-Benidorm-Alicante. The busses go every day between 07.00 a.m. and 11.00 p.m. Further information and sale of tickets at the bus station (Tel.: 96340.08.55) or at www.alsa.es
You also have the option to go by train. Further information and sale of tickets at the “Estación del Norte“ (Tel.: 96.352.02.02) or at www.renfe.es
Information about other lines and destinations at the “Estación del Norte”, (Tel.: 96352.02.02), at www.renfe.es and at the bus station (Tel.: 96340.08.55)..
Are there ferry connections to the Balearic Islands?
Three companies, Trasmediterránea, Balearia and Iscomar, offer connections to the islands Mallorca and Ibiza. They all have their advantages and disadvantages, you have to decide yourself which one you prefer. More information about purchase of tickets you find directly in the harbour of Valencia or at http://www.trasmediterranea.es, www.balearia.com and www.iscomar.com.
Where can I get information about Valencia?
If you want to know more about the city of Valencia or the Valencian County, you can find many information on the Internet. Here you have some of them that we recommend:
http://www.turisvalencia.es/ http://www.comunitatvalenciana.com/ http://www.valenciaterraimar.org/ http://www.red2000.com http://www.valencia-on-line.com/ http://www.plusvalencia.com/
Hola! Tourist Info on-line offers direct service and personalised information about the Region of Valencia: what its’ villages, towns and cities have to offer, attractions, natural and cultural resources, activities, entertainment, gastronomy, sport activities.
You can contact Hola! Tourist Info on-line, from Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 8:30pm, by:
Comunitat Valenciana, Aptdo. de Correos 48, 46100 Burjassot, Valencia-Spain
Telephone: 902 12 32 12, Fax: 902 22 02 11
By filling in and sending the form of this website:
http://www.comunitatvalenciana.com
http://www.turisvalencia.es/ http://www.comunitatvalenciana.com/ http://www.valenciaterraimar.org/ http://www.red2000.com http://www.valencia-on-line.com/ http://www.plusvalencia.com/
Hola! Tourist Info on-line offers direct service and personalised information about the Region of Valencia: what its’ villages, towns and cities have to offer, attractions, natural and cultural resources, activities, entertainment, gastronomy, sport activities.
You can contact Hola! Tourist Info on-line, from Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 8:30pm, by:
Comunitat Valenciana, Aptdo. de Correos 48, 46100 Burjassot, Valencia-Spain
Telephone: 902 12 32 12, Fax: 902 22 02 11
By filling in and sending the form of this website:
http://www.comunitatvalenciana.com
What is Albufera?
If you need some hours of recreation we recommend going for a walk through the ‘Albufera’ and the little villages in the neighbourhood. We are sure that you will like this trip.
The Nature Park Albufera is situated about 11 km in the south of Valencia and is a paradise for birds of passage. In El Palmar you cannot only get information about the birds but also visit a breeding station (Racó d’Olla, Tel. 961627345 and 961610847). You can go by boat with the fishermen of the villages on the lake that has a diameter of about 6 km. You will pass dunes, pine forests and wonderful beaches (El Perelló, Les Palmeretes, El Saler, etc.). For many years people have cultivated rice, they have run cattle breeding and fishing in harmony with the nature. www.albufera.com
Rice is the only profit for the inhabitants. Paella in its different varieties – with fish, vegetables, etc. - is the typical dish in this region. There are many restaurants where you can enjoy excellent paella and fish.
There is a daily bus company connecting Valencia to the Albufera. You can combine the visit of the Nature Park with a stay at the marvelous beach of El Saler.
Another possibility to visit the park is to take the Albufera tourism bus: www.valenciabusturistic.com
The Nature Park Albufera is situated about 11 km in the south of Valencia and is a paradise for birds of passage. In El Palmar you cannot only get information about the birds but also visit a breeding station (Racó d’Olla, Tel. 961627345 and 961610847). You can go by boat with the fishermen of the villages on the lake that has a diameter of about 6 km. You will pass dunes, pine forests and wonderful beaches (El Perelló, Les Palmeretes, El Saler, etc.). For many years people have cultivated rice, they have run cattle breeding and fishing in harmony with the nature. www.albufera.com
Rice is the only profit for the inhabitants. Paella in its different varieties – with fish, vegetables, etc. - is the typical dish in this region. There are many restaurants where you can enjoy excellent paella and fish.
There is a daily bus company connecting Valencia to the Albufera. You can combine the visit of the Nature Park with a stay at the marvelous beach of El Saler.
Another possibility to visit the park is to take the Albufera tourism bus: www.valenciabusturistic.com
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