The third European Formula 1 Grand Prix is getting underway in Valencia, bringing the best racing car drivers in the world to the city. On Sunday 27th June at 2 p.m., the ninth race on the Formula 1 calendar will be getting underway.

The dates for the 2nd edition of the Valencia Open 500 have been released. Between 30th October and 7th November, British player Andy Murray will defend the title he won last year.
The event is to take place in El Ágora, located inside the City of Arts and Sciences, world known for other major events such as the Global Champions Tour. The venue’s capacity has been increased this year, giving more than 6000 spectators the opportunity to cheer on the best Spanish and international male tennis players during the competition. This unique …

Today we show you one of the Lonely Planet Travel Videos on Valencia but this time presented by a group of Dutch friends exploring the city on skateboard and continuing to Sagunto, a very special town. They visit the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, created by Santiago Calatrava, the beatiful Turia gardens, the Cathedral of Valencia, the unique Miguelete Tower, among other attractive places.

BIOPARC Valencia continues its special events this weekend on 29 and 30 May to celebrate Africa Day with the collaboration of major NGOs.
The origin of this celebration goes back to May 25, 1963 when 32 leaders of African states met to form the Organization of African Unity. This day marked a date of great importance for the African continent and its people as it marked the beginning of its history as different countries, societies and cultures. As a result, May 25 has become the Day of Africa. This celebration refers …

From 29th May until 30th June, El Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia will host the 3rd “Mediterrani” Festival. The Valencian venue’s fourth season closed with a spectacular and innovative staging of ‘La Traviata’, by the Italian master Giuseppe Verdi, which was conducted by the ever-brilliant Lorin Maazel.

Since 1953, Valencia has enjoyed the privilege of being the only city in the world with a Lladró Museum, which is housed in a spectacular 100,000 square metre complex in which all the brands creations are brought to life. Entry is free to this world of luxury and fantasy and guided tours are available in 7 languages.
The collection consists of unique works of great value that are arranged in chronological order in order to allow visitors to follow the evolution of the brand up to the present today. The museum …

From 29 May, Americans and Valencians alike will be able to enjoy a direct air-link, which will operate with a frequency of four flights per week.
Valencia’s enormous success and potential as a business and leisure destination has led the company Delta Airlines to offer this flight for the second consecutive year.
From € 378, Valencia will become one of the forty European cities with a direct connection with the Big Apple.

London’s Taste of Spain Festival returns to Regent Street next Sunday 6th June from 12 noon to 7pm. The free festival, supported by the Spanish Tourist Office, The Daily and Sunday Telegraph, will take place on Regent Street in the heart of central London.