Valencia
Our venue
RUSSAFA MEET- C/Pintor Gisbert, 14 Bjo. Derecha Ruzafa. Valencia 46006
How to get to Valencia?
By plane
Valencia has an International Airport with great connections to the main cities within Spain and Europe.
Here you can find a list of the airlines that fly to Valencia Airport: http://www.aena.es
Valencia's International Airport can be reached by public transportation from Hotel Las Arenas in about 50 minutes and by car 25 minutes.
By Car
From Madrid:
- A3 toll road - 360km
- National road A4 towards Castilla-La Mancha follow CM-220, C; 211 and then A3 - 370km.
From Barcelona:
- C-32, E15/AP7 partial toll road - 350km.
From Sevilla & Granada:
- Partial toll road A92 follow E-15/A-7 then A-31 and A-7 - 760km
More detailed information in https://www.google.es/
By Train
From Madrid:
- 1hr 38min AVE.
- 2hr ALVIA
From Barcelona:
- 3hr9min Euromed
From Sevilla
- Via Cordova 3hr50 AVE
- Via Granada 11hr30min with connections
From Badajoz:
- 7hr30 via Madrid MD + AVE
Information and ticket purchase: http://www.renfe.com
How to Move in Valencia?
To use the public transport you must travel with a valid ticket. You can purchase 1-way tickets on mostly all metro stations or purchase a Bonobus which will allow you transfers between metro and buses with prefered fares.
Not all metro stations sell this, you can purchase in "Estanco" or "TABACCO" shops or in main metro hubs. Not all services allow payment on the spot.
local transport
You can use the website or download the app from public transit in Valencia:
Fares & Tickets:
This link will give you information on prices and where to buy tickets.
Google maps:
If you prefer to walk you can access google maps by clicking here
Taxis
Teletaxi +34 900 027 314
Taxi Valencia +34 679 473 629
During regular hours, you will find taxis to and from the airport. Very early in the morning and late at night, as well as for large groups, we recommend that you prebook a taxi online.
Accomodation
Hoteles searchers in Valencia:
Additional options:
* Neither the event coordinators LiveTheta, THInK nor Vianna Stibal are in any way responsible for lodging and accommodation. This websites are suggestions for you to find accommodations during your certifications, we are not responsible for the conditions or information provided from any 3rd-party website. Any situation regarding your accommodation must be cleared directly with the service provider you decided to hire.
Places to visit
The City Valencia tells its story throught the historic buildings, parks, and barrios. You can find modern, historic and avant-garde buildings and art in perfect combination with nature. Around the city you will find, natural parks, waterfalls, thermal baths, beaches, fortresses and much more.
Beach
Valencia is famous for the mediterranean beaches and the iconic Hotel las Arenas, a remodeled healing thermal, now a 5 star deluxe hotel.
You can also visit the old port and Aduana now host of multiple world renown Nautical and sailing events.
Cathedral- downtown
Plaza del Ayuntamiento (downtown), the Cathedral, the Virgin Square, La Lonja (chamber of commerce), and the Central Market Place are historic and emblematic buildings worth visiting.
City or arts and science
A dynamic scientific museum for kids and family. World renown architect Santiago Calatrava, designed the buildings and parks in the old bed of the Turia river.
You can visit the buildings, walk through the park or watch an i-max movie at the Hemispheric.
Albufera
An endemic ecosystem, a sweet water estuary with local flora and fauna and old historic fishers houses. You can enjoy a traditional paella and relaxing boat ride with no motor.
Paella is originally from Valencia, you can enjoy the famous seafood rice, the original rabbit rice or a vegetarian rice.
Barrio del Carmen
Museums, iconic buildings, Torres de Serranos and Torres de Quart (ancient entrances to the walled city), restaurants, bars and the local folklore.
Bioparc, Oceanografic
They are located on either side of the old Turia river bed. One a aquarium and the other a zoo with beautiful architecture and care for the animals and nature.
Paseo de la Alameda
A walk in the old Turia river bed. Now a place to have a beautiful walk, enjoy concerts and fairs, bike, run, play sports and much more.
Donde comer?
Your registration includes a light meal served around 11:30 daily. Please remember if you have a very specific diet we might not be able to accommodate your needs, you are allowed to bring your own food.
Additional meals are responsibility of every participant.
Almost any local cafeteria-bar, will have delicious Spanish cuisine. You can visit local markets for traditional food, and the Barrio Ruzafa host many local and international restaurant and bars in a lively Spanish neighborhood.
In the downtown area the prices and menus are more touristic oriented, but you will find savory foods. Do not miss the traditional paella, ornate and fartons and the different rice plates, fideuas, fish dishes and traditional seafood.