Oct 16, 2009 - Valencia

Arrived in Valencia after a quick trip on the autovia and were lucky to find a parking building near a pension we had chosem, right in the heart of the city. ... Really enjoyed Valencia- much more than we thought we would. ... People are elegant, streets and buildings almost parisienne.Arrived in Valencia after a quick trip on the autovia and were lucky to find a parking building near a pension we had chosem, right in the heart of the city. ... Really enjoyed Valencia- much more than we thought we would. ... People are elegant, streets and buildings almost parisienne....

Oct 10, 2009 - Valencia

Well we had to sit in the Barcelona train station for over 6 hours before we could get a train to Valencia, but we're finally here. ... It's about 8pm so we're gonna grab some dinner and explore a little.Well we had to sit in the Barcelona train station for over 6 hours before we could get a train to Valencia, but we're finally here. ... It's about 8pm so we're gonna grab some dinner and explore a little....

Oct 9, 2009 - To Our Spanish Home

We were up early for our 625km run from Lloret de Mar, bound for El Campello, near Alicante. ... We spent the first little bit on the Autovia, then got off and rode the secondary roads near the coast.We were up early for our 625km run from Lloret de Mar, bound for El Campello, near Alicante. ... We spent the first little bit on the Autovia, then got off and rode the secondary roads near the coast....

Sep 30, 2009 - Alicante

Leisurely morning and disembarked after lunch. From the summit we could see the entire bay of Alicante and surrounding areas. ... Back down in the elevator and a walk through Alicante's palm lined boulevards and squares. ... Back on board ship at 6pm for dinner and show "Love Serenade".Leisurely morning and disembarked after lunch. From the summit we could see the entire bay of Alicante and surrounding areas. ... Back down in the elevator and a walk through Alicante's palm lined boulevards and squares. ... Back on board ship at 6pm for dinner and show "Love Serenade"....

Aug 9, 2009 - Alicante, Spain

The least pretty city we've visited, and with little of historic interest except a massive fort, Alicante served its intended purpose - a place for us to park. ... Alicante has a great beach, packed with Spanish vacationers during the day, but was a pleasant place for an evening stroll. ... We are re-charged and ready to tackle Alhambra before moving on to Morocco.The least pretty city we've visited, and with little of historic interest except a massive fort, Alicante served its intended purpose - a place for us to park. ... Alicante has a great beach, packed with Spanish vacationers during the day, but was a pleasant place for an evening stroll. ... We are re-charged and ready to tackle Alhambra before moving on to Morocco....

Aug 4, 2009 - Valencia, Spain

A bit chaotic in terms of its road system, Valencia was driving our navigator Terry crackers for an hour or so, trying to get her bearings, until we finally discovered the tourist map was printed with east at the north position! Once we found north all became clear and we discovered it was a great walking city. ... There is the obligatory cathedral, which actually houses the Holy Grail, but the most architecturally striking buildings (and Valencia's pride and joy) are a series of ultra-modern structures that make up a complex of museums. ... The Central Mercado was the most ornate market we've ever visited, with domed ceilings and art deco features.A bit chaotic in terms of its road system, Valencia was driving our navigator Terry crackers for an hour or so, trying to get her bearings, until we finally discovered the tourist map was printed with east at the north position! Once we found north all became clear and we discovered it was a great walking city. ... There is the obligatory cathedral, which actually houses the Holy Grail, but the most architecturally striking buildings (and Valencia's pride and joy) are a series of ultra-modern structures that make up a complex of museums. ... The Central Mercado was the most ornate market we've ever visited, with domed ceilings and art deco features....

May 13, 2009 - Valencia...un mariage (réussi) de contrastes

Valence es una ciudad del contraste! Porqué? Valence, est la troisième ville espagnole en importance.Valence es una ciudad del contraste! Porqué? Valence, est la troisième ville espagnole en importance....

Aug 21, 2008 - Valencia - Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias

Almost all of the buildings were designed by the same architect, Santiago Calatrava, a native Valencian. ... Valencia is known as the birth place of Paella – a rice dish made with bambia (local rice grain) and layered with tons of fresh seafood, if you order it on the coast, or with rabbit and chicken, if you order it further in land. ... We will be sad to leave beautiful, coastal Valencia, but tomorrow we’re ...

Jul 30, 2008 - Alicante

Alicante was awesome. ... .Alicante was awesome. ... ....

Jul 21, 2008 - Valencia

The train ride to Valencia took about 3 1/2 hrs. ... Walked along the beach for a bit, then sat down for a refreshing litre of Agua De Valencia, which was a mix of vodka, contreau, champagne and orange juice. ... Very refreshing in the hot, hot heat! after the beach I took the metro back into town and spent a few hours walking around.The train ride to Valencia took about 3 1/2 hrs. ... Walked along the beach for a bit, then sat down for a refreshing litre of Agua De Valencia, which was a mix of vodka, contreau, champagne and orange juice. ... Very refreshing in the hot, hot heat! after the beach I took the metro back into town and spent a few hours walking around....

Jul 2, 2008 - Spain (Camping ?? - Benidorm)

Wednesday is market day at Benidorm (woo hoo). ... Rowena and I decided to treat ourselves to a full breakfast, not knowing what we were going to be up to that day, and headed towards the café.Wednesday is market day at Benidorm (woo hoo). ... Rowena and I decided to treat ourselves to a full breakfast, not knowing what we were going to be up to that day, and headed towards the café....

Jul 1, 2008 - Spain (Camping Villasol – Vinaros to Camping ?? - Benidorm)

Had breakfast and was all packed up and ready to go by about 8am so we went to find John and Sue, who we had organised to follow to our next stop at Benidorm. ... We had two stops on the trip, one to gas up (the diesel here is so cheap compared to the rest of Europe) and later for a cuppa at a roadside café, before landing at Camping ?? at Benidorm. ... Benidorm is really nice. ...