Valencia Sport ~ Tennis, Football, Motor Racing, Golf, Sailing, Hiking …
With miles and miles of beautiful coastline and sandy beaches, Valencia is the ideal location for sports such as swimming, sailing and scuba diving.
- There are major events such as football, golf, tennis, cycling, sailing, racing car and motor bike events and much more.
- The backdrop for many Valencia sports is the vast mountain ranges which are stunning.
- The city of Valencia and the surrounding areas are ideal for those who enjoy hiking, mountain walks, climbing and horse riding.
Valencia Sport
Valencia FC
All over Europe football is one of the most popular sports and Valencia is no exception as it has one of the leading football teams in Spain.
Valencia Football Club (Valencia FC – Valencia Club de Fútbol) is located at Mestalla stadium in the centre of the city of Valencia and very easy to get to.
America’s Cup
This is the most prestigious sailing event in the world and the coastline of Valencia offers perfect conditions for sailing.
Valencia hosted the 2007 America’s Cup here and also the 2009 America Cup.
Valencia Gran Prix
Now Cancelled
In 2008, Valencia staged the European Grand Prix on the streets of Valencia.
Similar to the course in Monaco as the track will be located around the city’s brand new Americas Cup Port.
Ricardo Tormo Circuit
Ricardo Tormo Circuit is located in the Cambrillas area in Cheste.
This is just a short drive from the city of Valencia or easy to reach by train from the center of town.
VALENCIA TENNIS OPEN 500
Unfortunately the VALENCIA TENNIS OPEN 500 tournament at the City of Arts and Sciences.
has been cancelled.
Valencia Golf Courses
Along the coast of Valencia are many excellent golf courses. The city of Valencia also boasts a few, with the number one golf course in Spain only a short drive from the center of town.
Hire A Bike in Valencia
The Vuelta Cyclista de Communidad Valencia is a five day event which is held every year in February/March in Valencia. If you’re not up to this standard do not despair as Valencia is a very bicycle friendly city with many places to hire a bike.
There are cycle tracks all over the city and along the promenade. For a great day out take a ride to the Albufera Nature Reserve just a short ride from the center of Valencia.
Valencia Mountain Walking Tours
For many visitors to Valencia the less strenuous sport of a walking tour of the city is the most enjoyable.
The tranquil and very beautiful inland regions have magnificent mountains which are only a few miles from the beaches of Valencia.
Valencia Walking Tours
Enjoy a walking tour of the lovely city of Valencia and enjoy Old Quarter of Valencia and the amazing City of Arts and Sciences.
Scuba Diving In Valencia
There’s lotS of scuba diving around the coast of Valencia and the nearest to the city of Valencia is in Cullera near the Albufera. Ideal spots for diving are in the area surrounding Faro de Cullera and Peña del Moro.
Sporting enthusiasts can reach these areas by renting boats and day trips. The beaches at Cullera have summer activities such as windsurfing and paddle-boat.
Diving Club Delfin
C/Guardia civil nº 11
46400 Cullera
Tel: 961 72 16/34 639 07 87 67
www.delfincullera.com
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