Port America's Cup: the nautical venue in Spain's rising city
The America's Cup in Europe has opened up countless new opportunities to the sailing world's pinnacle event. Not least of which was a bid process to identify the Host City for the 32nd America's Cup. Valencia, Spain's third city, won that bid for several reasons, among them the fantastically reliable sailing conditions generated by a regular sea breeze environment, as well as a commitment to build sufficient infrastructure to host the America's Cup at a level befitting one of the world's premiere events.
Part of that infrastructure is Port America's Cup - with its brand new 700-berth marina right at the heart of the Cup action and literally minutes from the race course area - "the stadium".
Port America's Cup is nestled against la Malvarossa with its promenade, restaurants, clubs and bars - it is 'The Beach' of Spain's most happening city.
Home of the Paella and the largest orange groves in Europe, Valencia has lots to offer. For example, the nearby impressive Cuidad de las Artes y las Sciencias set into the old Rio Turia riverbed, a zone now converted into a green leisure area that meanders around the old historic city centre.
With more than 300 days of sun each year Valencia all but guarantees a bright experience for its visitors.
Should you decide to see the surroundings, understand that just over the horizon to the East of Port America's Cup is the legendary island of Ibiza - Barcelona and Alicante are not much further.
With an ever growing reputation Valencia is perfectly connected by rail, air and road to all main European hubs. |
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