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From football, sailing, rugby and tennis, to more unusual sports such as the Valencian Pilota, Valencia is host to a wealth of sporting events and activities. In addition to that, the city offers visitors endless possibilities of doing sports thanks to its excellent year-round climate and modern sports facilities.

water-sports-valenciaBeautiful Mediterranean beaches present opportunities for water sports such as diving, sailing, fishing and windsurfing.

Valencia’s ideal climate makes it also a great location for golfing. You can enjoy the beautiful countryside by hiking, trekking and horse riding.

The Turia Gardens, located in the old riverbed of the Turia river, is also a great place for cycling,  jogging, playing football, rugby or simply taking long and pleasant walks from the modern Bioparc to the City of Arts and Sciences.

Valencia is an ideal destination for any sports fan. The city is home for the prestigious basketball team Pamesa Valencia and the Valencia CF in football, playing in the top Spanish and international leagues. World championships are commonplace. Valencia has been chosen to hold world-class events such as the 32nd America’s Cup, the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe, the Valencia Open Tennis 500 and the Global Champions Tour, among others.