Spain’s third-largest city is a magnificent place, content
for Madrid and Barcelona to grab the headlines while it gets on with being a
wonderfully liveable city with thriving cultural, eating and nightlife scenes.
Never afraid to innovate, Valencia diverted its flood-prone river to the
outskirts and converted the former riverbed into a glorious green ribbon of
park winding right through the city. On it are the strikingly futuristic
buildings of the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, designed by local boy
Santiago Calatrava. Other brilliant contemporary buildings grace the city,
which also has a fistful of fabulous Modernista buildings, great museums, a
long stretch of beach and a large, characterful old quarter, all of which create the perfect setting for corporate incentives.
From boutique hotels such as Hotel Caro to the elegance of the Westin Valencia, all the way to the Hotel Balneario Las Arenas, the city offers a multitude of options for the smaller to medium size conference & incentive groups and with regular air access from most European capitals, its mild year-round temperature offers an ideal and cost-effective solution.
Valencia can be discovered by bike or even by scooter tour, and for the more daring, a fantastic Harley Davidson transfer for the delegates is an ideal way to head off to one of the many dinner locations on offer, from the Submarino restaurant, located inside the Valencia Oceanografic to the Joaquin Schmidt Restaurant where the chef/owner interacts with guests throughout the dinner. For that extra special touch, contact us to organise a private dinner cooked by top Spanish chef Ricard Camarena.
During the day, head off by boat to discover the Albufera National Park and stop at a "Barraca" for a private Paella making session or alternatively head off to the ancient town of Requena coupled with a wine tasting afternoon.
Contact us for more Valencia ideas as well as other Mediterranean DMC services on chris@thevenuesbox.com