Practical Information
Public Transportation System
The city of Valencia has a good public transport system. Especially the five Underground lines (1, 3, 4, 5 and 6) connect the most important sights and points of interest in the city of Valencia. Not only the airport, but also the Feria Valencia and the beautiful inner city can be reached easily. The metro also connects the suburbs with the city.
A one way ticket ‘Billete Sencillo’ costs 1,30 EUR for one zone and is to be used immediately. A round trip ticket ‘Ida y Vuelta’ costs 2,20 EUR and can be used 24 hours long for the way back. If you stay several days, you can acquire the ‘Bonometro’, which is valid for ten trips and costs 6,10 EUR for one zone. Please note that these tickets are not valid for the Valencia bus system, but only for the metro. Futhermore, you can aquire a ticket “B10” for 7,00 EUR which is valid for both metro and bus.
Especially for tourists there is the “Valencia Tourist Card”. With this card you have unlimited access to public transport and you get discounts at museums, leisure centres, shops and restaurants until the date of expiry at 12 midnight. There are three kinds of cards available: 1 day will cost 6 EUR, two days 10 EUR and three days 12 EUR.
For all Tickets the Zone A is necessary to reach the Feria Valencia.
Sale points for all types of tickets are for example stationery shops, but tickets can also be bought at a self-service machine in the stations.
The Underground lines operate daily approx. from 6:00 – 00:00.
For further information on Public Transportation in Valencia please visit the homepage of the Metro Valencia at www.metrovalencia.com.
Banking Facilities and Payment Methods
The currency in Spain is the EURO. Bank machines are available throughout the city and accept most of the common used international cards. The most common credit cards are American Express, VISA, Mastercard, 4B, Access and Diners Club. These cards will be accepted in most of the hotels, restaurants and shops.
The opening hours of the banks in Valencia are from Monday to Friday 08.30-14.00.
Shopping
Most department stores and supermarkets open Monday to Saturday at 9.00 in the morning. Supermarkets remain open until 22.00 in the evening.
Valencia is home to a whole range of shopping, entertainment, and dining options right outside your door. The Valencia Town Center features many popular department stores and over 100 specialty stores. For a different kind of shopping experience, walk down Town Center Drive and visit one of the specialty boutiques. In addition to the major shopping options, there are dozens of smaller village shopping centres throughout Valencia.
Entertainment
Valencia offers plenty of cultural entertainment. Standing out amongst the city´s concert hall and theatres is the Palau de la Música, which is located in the eastern part of the city center, near the metro station Alameda. There are also several other cinemas and theatres worth a visit in the picturesque Old Town. The main place for the nightlife is the Barrio del Carmen, located in the historic heart of the city. This is a place where you can find quite cafés that invite you to stay the night on outside terraces. There are also more modern venues for clubbing and listening to a whole variety of music.
Many restaurants, bars and ice cream parlours invite people to enjoy their evening. Valencian gastronomy is varied and traditional, you shouldn´t miss the opportunity to try the world famous Paella or visit one of the many Tapa bars. You should note that Spanish people generally eat later than in other European countries. They have breakfast between 7.30 and 10.00 a.m. Restaurants serve lunch between 1.00 p.m. and 3.00 p.m., and dinner from 8.30 p.m. until 10.30 p.m.
If you would like to know more about Valencia or need a particular information (e.g. for museums, restaurants and entertainment) please visit the official website of Valencia www.turisvalencia.es, which is translated into the most common languages.
Telephone & Mobiles
The international access code for Spain is +34.
Pay phones are either blue or green and accept either coins or phone cards, which are sold at post offices, tobacco shops and newsagents. Local calls cost around 0,10 EUR
Three mobile phone operators provide thorough GSM 900/1800 coverage throughout the country. Email and Internet access is available at Internet Cafés.
Electricity
Standard electrical voltage in Valencia is 220-240 V AC, 50 Hz. A transformer and an adapter are necessary to use North American electrical appliances whose plugs have two square pins. Adapters are available in most hardware stores.
Climate
Valencia enjoys a mild temperate Mediterranean climate. The average annual temperature is 17ºC with warm summers and very mild winters, rarely below 10ºC. Occasionally light rainfall is possible.
Local Time
The local time in Spain is:
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) + 1h
Useful Addresses and Contacts in Valencia
FERIA VALENCIA
Avda. de las Ferias s/n
46035 Valencia
Tel.: +34 902 74 73 30
www.feriavalencia.com
MJV Valencia Airport
Ctra. del Aeropuerto
46940, Manises / Valencia
Airport Code: VLC
Telephone: +34 961 598 500
www.aena.es
Spanish Railways
C/Játiva, 24 - 46007 Valencia
Phone: +34 902 24 02 02
www.renfe.es
Tourist Information Valencia Airport
Regional Terminal
Planta de Llegadas / 46940 Manises (Valencia)
Tel.: +34 961 530 229
Fax: +34 961 598 451
Infoturistica-aeropuerto@turisvalencia.es
www.turisvalencia.es
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday 08.30-20.30
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: 09.30-17.30
Tourist Office in Valencia RENFE Railway Station North
Játiva, 24 (Estación del Norte) / 46007 Valencia
Tel.: +34-963 528 573
Fax.: +34-963 940 284
infoturistica-renfe@turisvalencia.es
www.turisvalencia.es
Opening hours:
Monday to Saturday, 9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. Sundays and public
holidays, 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Public Transportation
Underground – Metro Valencia
Partida de Xirivelleta, s/n
46014 Valencia
Tel.: +34 900 46 10 46
www.metrovalencia.com
Public Transportation
Autobus – EMT (Valencia Municipal Transport Company)
Plaza Correu Vell 5
46001 Valencia
Tel.: +34 963 158 500
emt@emtvalencia.es
www.emtvalencia.es
Taxi Services
Auto-Taxis: Tel.: +34 963 959 560
Valencia Taxis: Tel.: +34 963 740 202
Radio Taxi: Tel.: +34 963 703 333
Emergency Telephone Codes
Emergency Services: 112
Police: 092
Fire department: 080
Despite due diligence no liability for accuracy and completeness of the information can be assumed by WIP-Renewable Energies.
