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Transport in Valencia
Valencia Tourist Information
Getting Around With Transport in Valencia...
Valencia is the third largest city in Spain and full of the hustle and bustle of any major city. Many of the streets are one way and signposting can be difficult to understand if you're not used to the city. The Old Quarter of Valencia covers such a small area that it's easy to explore on foot.
Driving in Valencia To explore the surrounding areas of Valencia it's best to rent a car. If your hotel doesn't have a car park, there are many underground car parks in the city. One of the best is situated in Plaza de la Reina and El Corte Ingles department stores also have clearly signposted underground car parks.
You'll also need a good street map of Valencia for getting around and it also helps if you get to know the Districts of Valencia before you arrive.
Traveling on public transport is easy and not as expensive as in many other major European cities. There are many metro stops, buses and trams which come directly into the city center. All have easy to understand websites where you can plan your journey in Valencia.
If you want to use the transport in Valencia effectively there are many travel cards including the popular Valencia Tourist Card.
The Bus Aeropeurto (airport bus) will take you to the city of Valencia. There are also buses from the airport which travel to Gandia and the surrounding areas. From Estacion del Norte in the city center you can take trains which connect to all the cities and towns of Spain.
Although transport in Valencia is very good, you can also use private transfers to reach your destination. You will be met at Valencia Airport and then travel from the airport to your Valencia hotel. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekThis private transfer service will take you from Valencia Port or Railway Station, directly to your Valencia hotel, without the hassle of picking up a rental car.
It's very easy to get a bargain flight to Valencia with many of the popular 'no-frills' budget airlines Easy Jet. You can also take an internal flight from Valencia Airport and visit some of the amazing other cities in Spain or the nearby Balearic Islands
From the Port in Valencia you can take a ferry to the Balearic Islands and visit the stunning islands of Ibiza, Menorca and Majorca. You can also take a ferry to the Canary Islands, Tunisia, Morocco, France, Italy and Malta.
The great news is that Line 5 which connects the airport to the Port has now been completed! Fares costs 1.70€ so it's the easiest and quickest way into town. The Valencia metro is very modern, reliable and easy to use and it's also a great way to get around Valencia.
The the overhead line is also great as it links the north of Valencia to the beach.
Line 4 is an overhead tram which connects the city of Valencia to the beach. It's a great alternative to the bus or using a car as it's fun and there are no traffic jams.
The Northern station (Estaciò del Nord/Estaciòn del Norte) is incredibly beautiful and an example of the most amazing modernist architecture in Valencia. Train travel in Spain is very easy, affordable and comfortable and it's easy to get from Valencia to any of the other major cities and towns of Spain.
The main bus station in Valencia is at Avenida Menéndez Pidal which is just around the corner from the Expo Hotel. Transport is excellent and there are the red Valencia city EMT buses - 91 lines by day and 7 by night!
The best way to get to know Valencia is to take the tourist bus as you will then get an idea of where everything is located. It's also ideal for taking those holiday snaps!
Valencia is a very bike friendly city and it seems that many tourists enjoy using this form of transport. In fact everywhere you go you'll see bicycle lanes. They're in the parks, by the beach and as well as being cheap, it's an excellent way to get fit and see Valencia.
Valencia is a very bike friendly city and since the scooter hit town in June 2007, Valencia is even more accessible. Locals and tourists love this fun way of getting around as it's a great way to see this lovely city.
Transport in Valencia is good and taxis are also a great way to get around and quite inexpensive. There are many taxi ranks in Plaza del Ayuntamiento and by Estacion de Norte.
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