http://www.valenciaflats.com/news-feed Information about events in the city of Valencia, Spain Conciertos Viveros Feria de julio 2010 David Bisbal, Pereza, Serrat, Paco de Lucía y The Cult forman parte del elenco principal para el cartel de los Conciertos de Viveros para la Feria de Julio de Valencia en el verano del 2010. Además completan las actuaciones previstas otros grandes del panorama internacional de la música: Día 8 Concierto Muchachito Bombo Infierno Día 9 Concierto Estrella Morente Día 10 Concierto Revolver Día 13 Concierto David…]]> http://www.valenciaflats.com/news/conciertos-feria-de-julio-viveros-valencia-2010 http://www.valenciaflats.com/news-feed#28 In the middle of the Mediterranean coast, Valencia city, celebrates each year the final days of the winter and the arrival of spring with spectacular fires and pyrotechnics. From March 15 to 19 (the feast of Saint Joseph, day of the father in the whole country), Valencia is given over to a carnival of bonfires, fiesta, fireworks and a healthy dose of satire known as Las Fallas, the fires.  Displayed on every corner all over the city are colourful ninots, giant papier-mâché figures…]]> http://www.valenciaflats.com/news/fallas-2010-valencia http://www.valenciaflats.com/news-feed#27 Come to the City of Arts and Sciences! The City of Arts and Sciences is a unique complex devoted to scientific and cultural dissemination which is made up of five main elements: the Hemisfèric (IMAX cinema and digital projections), the Umbracle (a landscaped vantage point and car park), the Príncipe Felipe Science Museum (an innovative centre of interactive science), the Oceanográfico (the largest aquarium in Europe with over 500 marine species) and the Palau de les Arts Reina…]]> http://www.valenciaflats.com/news/city-of-arts-and-sciences-valencia-cac http://www.valenciaflats.com/news-feed#13 Formula 1 returns to Valencia From 30- TO 25 JULY 2010, Valencia will be once again hosting the Telefónica European Formula 1 Grand Prix for the second year in a row, the eleventh race on the world championship circuit that will bring together the 20 best drivers in the world. The Valencia Street Circuit covers a distance of five kilometres, taking drivers through the Juan Carlos I Marina by Valencia's port to the new area of the city heading out towards El Grao. The circuit includes a swing…]]> http://www.valenciaflats.com/news/valencia-street-circuit-grand-prix-europe-f1 http://www.valenciaflats.com/news-feed#6 On the last Wednesday of August more than 40,000 people, hungry for fun and fiesta, get roped into tomato throwing in the Tomatina de Buñol, a friendly battle in which more than 110 tons of ripe tomatoes fly through the air. Come and enjoy a fiesta that is unique in the world with a curious protagonist that leaves everything red and that cleans and disinfects: the tomato. What a fight the Tomatina is here! Just as every year, on the last Wednesday of August more than 40,000 people, hungry…]]> http://www.valenciaflats.com/news/tomatina-festival-the-tomato-war http://www.valenciaflats.com/news-feed#4 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION • Longitude: 0º 22' 28" W • Latitude: 39º 28' 36" N • Altitude: 113 metres (Town Hall) • Green spaces, parks and gardens: 8.4 km2 • Average temperature: 18.7ºC • Average relative humidity: 66% • Ave. number clear days per year: 87 • Ave. number days with sunny spells per year: 217 • Ave. number cloudy days per year: 58 • Days with temperature above 25º: 154 • City Population: 800.666 inhab. • Population…]]> http://www.valenciaflats.com/news/valencia-practical-information http://www.valenciaflats.com/news-feed#9 Founded by the Romans, Valencia has been the home of many cultures over its history: Romans, Visigoths, Moors and the Aragonese all made the city an important cultural and financial centre. In the year 1094, Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, called El Cid Campeador, conquered Valencia on behalf of the Christians, but the city later fell to the Almoravids in 1102. Following the Moorish domination, it was in 1238 that James I of Aragon  finally reconquered the city, and founded the Kingdom of Valencia,…]]> http://www.valenciaflats.com/news/history-of-valencia http://www.valenciaflats.com/news-feed#11 “Valencia Flats, An Incredible Offer that will only last a few days” M.S, one of the shareholders of the company www.valenciaflats.com announced this incredible and innovating offer. “We are going to be offering free stays in 4 of our apartments each day”, declared M.S. How does it work? All you have to do is call our special bookings number: 656806354 and say the following sentence “Valenciaflats, I like your apartments” You will be asked in which of our hotels…]]> http://www.valenciaflats.com/news/apartment-valencia-offer-valenciaflats http://www.valenciaflats.com/news-feed#26 SALÓN DEL MANGA DE VALENCIA ( 4ªEdición ) El mayor evento dedicado a la cultura japonesa se celebra en Feria Valencia. Pabellón 6 bis. Sábado 3 de Octubre , de 10.00 a 21.00. Domingo 4 de Octubre , de 10.00 a 20.00h. Valencia se acerca al mundo del manga y la cultura japonesa a través de la fantasía de disfraces 'Cosplay', el baile nipón de moda 'Para-para' y de las series de animación, como ha podido verse en la primera jornada del Salón…]]> http://www.valenciaflats.com/news/cosplay-valencia.-parapara-valencia.-karaoke-valencia http://www.valenciaflats.com/news-feed#15 VALENCIA WELCOME REVITALISED GENOA Held to a 1-1 draw at LOSC Lille Métropole on Matchday 1, Valencia CF will look to get three points on the board when Genoa CFC – 2-0 winners against SK Slavia Praha last time out – visit the Mestalla. Previous meetings • Genoa lost 1-0 to Real Oviedo on their only previous trip to Spain, while Valencia's ten home games against Serie A opponents have left them with the record W4 D2 L4. Valencia's defeats include 5-1 drubbings by both FC…]]> http://www.valenciaflats.com/news/valencia-cf-europa-league http://www.valenciaflats.com/news-feed#25 Rodeo Europe Tour 2009 to cover 12 cities in Spain, Portugal this fall By Janet Hawkes, ESFM Entertainment Posted Monday, March 23, 2009 - SEPT-25 VALENCIABULLRING GP Spain, ESFM Entertainment and Rumford Rodeo Company will be announcing details of their 2009 Rodeo Europe Tour on Thursday, March 26, 2009. The 12-city tour of Spain and Portugal this fall is seen as an important stepping stone for advancing interest in the sport of rodeo outside North American borders. The press conference will…]]> http://www.valenciaflats.com/news/rodeo-europe-tour-2009-09-09-25-bullring-valencia http://www.valenciaflats.com/news-feed#8 The Cult in Concert The Cult is touring the world with their latest work Love Live. This British group born in 1984, was one of the bands that created the Hard Rock revival in England. Being highly successful throughout the years they still survive with new songs on the stage. The Cult will be performing live in Valencia at Port America’s Cup on 27 September 2009, 19.30h. Tickets are on sale at Fnac and www.ticketmaster.es For more information visit their official website www.thecult.us.]]> http://www.valenciaflats.com/news/the-cult-valencia-concert http://www.valenciaflats.com/news-feed#19 Saturday September the 5th. 13:20h Valencia's Harbour The magnificence and competitiveness that characterizes La Vuelta, the emotion and passion that cycling awakes in all of us, is guaranteed in this 64th edition, which will land in Valencia on its 7th stage, putting an end to the first third of the Spanish race. This edition, the one with most Valencia´s flavour yet¸ will stay in our autonomous region for six stages that will help the city of Valencia project once again its image when…]]> http://www.valenciaflats.com/news/la-vuelta-ciclista-a-espana.-valencia-7th-stage http://www.valenciaflats.com/news-feed#16 Kasparov and Karpov to play 12 games match in Valencia 21 to 24 September, 2009 The news has been around for a while, but today is officially confirmed by Chessdom.com. Garry Kasparov and Anatoly Karpov will play a 12 games match from 21 to 24 September, 2009, in Valencia. It will consist of 4 rapid (or semi rapid) and 8 blitz games and will take place exactly 25 years after the mythical encounter between the two players. The match between Kasparov and Karpov is in honor of the Queen as a chess…]]> http://www.valenciaflats.com/news/karpov-vs-kasparov-chess-in-valencia-2009 http://www.valenciaflats.com/news-feed#17 Rain of stars known as the Perseides or 'Tears of St. Lawrence', is every year around the same dates,  the peak point this year will be August 12th between 19.30 and 22.00 hours. For the mythological figure, see Perseides. For the Mycenaean royal house, see Perseid dynasty. The Perseids are a prolific meteor shower associated with the comet Swift-Tuttle. The Perseids are so called because the point they appear to come from, called the radiant, lies in the constellation Perseus. The stream…]]> http://www.valenciaflats.com/news/the-2009-perseid-meteor-shower http://www.valenciaflats.com/news-feed#12 The II Master Golden Series RS X Valencia 2009 is part of the project for Valencia to host sailing events at the 2016 Olympics if Madrid's bid to host the Games is successful. On this occasion, the race includes both male and female categories and will feature Spain's top windsurfers: Iván Pastor, from the Santa Pola Sailing Club, and Marina Alabau and Blanca Manchón, both originally from Seville, who have just been proclaimed European Champions in the RS:X class. Make the most of…]]> http://www.valenciaflats.com/news/windsurfing-elite-in-valencia http://www.valenciaflats.com/news-feed#2 Since it was first launched in 1995, the Benicàssim International Festival, FIB Heineken 09, has continued to grow and is now one of the greatest music events both in Spain and internationally. Thanks to the music, the extensive line-up of cultural activities and of course, the unbeatable climate and surroundings, this is a unique experience for festival-goers. From 16th to 19th July, fun and personal enrichment go hand in hand at this celebration, which in 2009 is celebrating its 15th year,…]]> http://www.valenciaflats.com/news/xv-benicassim-international-festival-fib http://www.valenciaflats.com/news-feed#3 Campus Party, considered the biggest networking event in the world for technology, creativity, leisure and digital culture, kicks off at the Príncipe Felipe Science Museum in Valencia’s City of Arts and Science on 27th July. The figures speak for themselves: the first Campus Party attracted 250 youngsters and by 2008, this event was pulling in almost 9,000 campus partygoers. This year’s event contains innovative new content areas, such as video, music, design, photography, security…]]> http://www.valenciaflats.com/news/campus-party-valencia-the-biggest-networking-event http://www.valenciaflats.com/news-feed#1 FOUR DECADES MAKING HISTORY. A TOUR FULL OF EMOTION In his 2009 world tour, "Julio Iglesias in Concert", the artist is delighting his audiences with his classic songs, "Manuela", "Quijote", "Me olvidé de vivir", "Hey!", "Abrázame", "El amor", "Un canto a Galicia", and many more songs celebrating his spectacular international career. NEXT CONCERT IN VALENCIA FRIDAY 21 of AUGUST PLAZA DE TOROS DE VALENCIA: 10PM  BIOGRAPHY : Julio Iglesias was born in Madrid, at 2 p.m. on September…]]> http://www.valenciaflats.com/news/julio-iglesias-in-concert-valencia-08-21-bullring-22h. http://www.valenciaflats.com/news-feed#7 EMERGENCY SERVICES 112 Ambulance Service (34) 963 677 375 Blood Transfusion Service (34) 963 868 100 Tourist info Valencia (34) 963 986 422 City Hall (34) 963 525 478 City Hall- Municipal Information 010 // 963 100 010 City Traffic News Update (34) 963 626 250 Consumer Advice Office (34) 963 511 237 E.M.T. The City Bus Service (34) 963 158 515 General Post Office and Telegraph Service 900 506 070 Guardia Civil Police 062 Late night Chemists 900 500 952 Local Government Information (Generalitat Valenciana)…]]> http://www.valenciaflats.com/news/telephone-numbers-of-interest-valencia http://www.valenciaflats.com/news-feed#10