A walk along Valencia during the Grand Prix

While in Valencia to attend the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe why not turn your trip into a great one by discovering some of Valencia's most interesting and emblematic sights e.g. the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, the Bioparc or the museums.

Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias

La Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias is one of the largest cultural leisure complexes in Europe, and includes L'Hemisfèric cinema, L'Oceanogràfic aquarium, the Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe Science Museum, the Palau de Les Arts Reina Sofía Museum and L'Umbracle Gardens.

You can enjoy a wide range of activities and events with something for everyone during the Grand Prix week.

Nights at l'Oceanogràfic

L'Oceanogràfic is one of the largest aquariums in Europe, as well as a huge dolphinarium and an underwater restaurant. An authentic underwater city, where you will discover our planet's marine habitat, from the Antarctic to the tropics, taking in the Atlantic and the Mediterranean on the way.

During the Grand Prix of Europe you can enjoy the Nights at l'Oceanogràfic, a visit to the park plus a night show with dolphins.

Exhibitions at the Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe

• Marvel Superheroes.

• "Woman, one body one life.

Schedule for L'Hemisfèric

• Premiere of Deep Sea.

• Kaluoka'hina: The Enchanted Reef.

• Origins of Life and The Search for Life... Are we alone?.

• The Alps.

• The Mystery of the Nile.

L'Umbracle

L'Umbracle, a large leisure area full of greenery with superb views overlooking the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias and the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía.

Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias Website

www.cac.es

Bioparc

The Bioparc is one of the three best zoos in the world. Open every day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (tickets on sale from 9.30 a.m.).

Bioparc Website

www.bioparcvalencia.es

Museums

IVAM - Valencia Institute of Modern Art

• 96 386 30 00
  www.ivam.es

San Pío V Fine Art Museum

• 96 387 03 00
  www.cult.gva.es/mbav

MuVim - Valencia Museum of the Enlightenment and Modernity

• 96 388 37 30
  www.muvim.es

Comunitat Valenciana Official Tourism Website

Check the Valencia Regional Government's official tourism website or any Tourist Info network office (Red Tourist Info) for information on all kinds of activities, where to eat, where to stay, major events and festivals, such as the Sagunt a Escena theatre festival, the August Fair in Xàtiva, the Moors and Christians festivities in Ontinyent, the Harvest celebration in Requena and the famous Tomatina in Buñol, a major international tourist attraction. All this and much more.

www.comunitatvalenciana.com

Tourist Info Offices in Valencia

Below you will find the telephone numbers for the different offices of Valencia's tourist information network (Red Tourist Info).

• Tourist Info - Paz 963 98 64 22

• Tourist Info - RENFE 963 52 85 73

• Tourist Info - Diputación 963 51 49 07

• Tourist Info - Plaza de la Reina 963 15 39 31

• Tourist Info - Ayuntamiento 618 18 35 00

• Tourist Info - Playa 963 55 71 08

• Tourist Info - Aeropuerto 961 53 02 29

• Contact Center Turístico Comunitat Valenciana 902 12 32 12

Guide for Assisstants at the Grand Prix of Europe

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