Valencia is THE hottest new sports destination in Spain

Spain / Valencia

For years now, Barcelona and Madrid have been the most popular destinations for international sports groups visiting Spain. Well, there is a sunny, refreshingly new, very Spanish destination you may not have heard too much of called Valencia. This beach city has an unstoppable passion for sport and culture, and with the latest facilities and attractions on offer, no visitor is ever disappointed.

Valencia is Spain's third largest city located on the eastern coast, and only a two-hour flight away from the UK. The region has a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot summers. You can fly directly into Valencia or alternatively into nearby Castellon, Alicante, or even Madrid.

Valencia also has a professional Basketball Club which is Europe’s largest and most sophisticated which hosts events year round. The state of the art facilities are the perfect base to train and compete for any team.

Rugby is also very popular in the region with a series of tournaments and event for clubs, colts and sevens throughout the region.

With two La Liga football teams, Valencia FC and Levante FC, football is the pulse of the city. Valencia FC are several time winners of the La Liga title and three times winners of the European Cup.

Surprisingly Valencia has excellent hockey facilities and a large number of hockey clubs. In short, there is basically no shortage of clubs willing to give visiting clubs or schools a warm welcome with friendly matches.

Valencia has a medieval city centre rich in history with top attractions such as the Arts and science museum, Bioparc zoo, Oceanografic and many options for quality shopping. You really need to get excited about its first-class infrastructure and especially its world-class sporting facilities.

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Why is Valencia such a fantastic destination for schools

Best parts: Sunny weather, great beaches, excellent sport facilities, unique culture, safe city, easy to move around
Types of sporting facilities: Football, Hockey, Rugby, Basketball, Swimming, Tennis, surfing, sailing, running
Top five things to do: 1. Practice your favorite sport 2.Visit a world-class excursion 3. Discover the old city 4. Try the local cuisine 5.Go to the beach!
Flight time from the UK: 2 hours
From airports: Heathrow, East midlands, Bristol, Newcastle, Dublin
Closest airports: Valencia, Alicante, Castellon, Madrid.