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Gran Alacant Forum => Out & About => Topic started by: John H on March 20, 2018, 18:39.

Title: Wow, what an amazing place
Post by: John H on March 20, 2018, 18:39.

It’s been on the list for quite a while to visit L’Oceangrafic in  Valencia......wow wow wow, what an amazing place, we should have come sooner, we’ve just spent an amazing afternoon here.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180320/f1f3b657301c48bb9f65b3ff1479f2fc.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180320/3423df1a55133a31af436c25731ad2f3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180320/90731b310be9cfd032fc55a30aa0f24f.jpg)
Give it a go, you won’t be disappointed

Regards all

John


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Title: Re: Wow, what an amazing place
Post by: Annette on March 20, 2018, 18:57.

It's somewhere I want to get to. Did you drive or by train?

Title: Re: Wow, what an amazing place
Post by: John H on March 20, 2018, 20:34.

Hi, we drove up Annette, staying at the Tryp Oceanic, it’s well positioned and has a car park.
It’s a good hotel, very efficient and helpful staff and spotless

Regards all

John

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Title: Re: Wow, what an amazing place
Post by: Corporal Jones on March 20, 2018, 22:02.

If you get time visit the central market, fabulous building with old world market charm, also in the corner of the main square the best horchata cafe in spain.

Regards Victor

Title: Re: Wow, what an amazing place
Post by: John H on March 21, 2018, 07:51.

On the list for today Victor, we are walking up through the gardens of the Turia Park

Regards all

John


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Title: Re: Wow, what an amazing place
Post by: Annette on March 21, 2018, 09:05.

Many thanks. For the info. Hopefully sometime this year I will get there.

Title: Re: Wow, what an amazing place
Post by: John H on March 21, 2018, 09:35.

I’d leave it until “out of season” Annette, we walked round yesterday, no queue at the ticket office and straight in, no problems at any of the exhibits either.
We noticed on the pavement “marker posts” quoting the waiting time to the front of the queue.....started at 2 hours!!
It would be horrendous

Regards all

John


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Title: Re: Wow, what an amazing place
Post by: Aficionado on March 21, 2018, 13:09.

I was introduced to horchata in Valencia, bought it at one of the little street stalls that you will find around, been hooked on it ever since. The stuff in cartons is not so good, but better than nothing.

Lovely city, well worth visiting, been 10 years since i was last there so well overdue a return trip - and I agree with John, a visit to Oceanografic is a must as is the whole Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias.

Enjoy.

Title: Re: Wow, what an amazing place
Post by: John H on March 21, 2018, 15:31.

Horchata indulged in
Great morning wondering in the old town, now off to find some lunch before visiting the Palue De Les Artes and L’Hermesferic.
Gorgeous city(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180321/a55e45c97fafa81696e60add8333994b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180321/f177e3b873d78a237aafa45aa696e42c.jpg)

Regards all

John 


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Title: Re: Wow, what an amazing place
Post by: Corporal Jones on March 21, 2018, 17:48.

John as you've no doubt already found out the city is easily walkable, on 2 occasions we've joined a free walking tour, several on trip advisor to choose from. We did a tapas tour and the evening /night tour both with local guides, you go off the beaten track and see things you wouldnt normally see on your own. Whilst they are free most people give 10 euros a bargain.

Title: Re: Wow, what an amazing place
Post by: puddy-woo on March 21, 2018, 20:28.

We went last year on Daves Coaches.  Had a lovely day and crammed in as much as possible. Took the metro and tram to the beach.   Couldn’t believe how wide it was.  Will definitely go back but next time we will stay over


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Title: Wow, what an amazing place
Post by: John H on March 21, 2018, 22:27.

Brill place to visit, lots of great restaurants serving good food at fair prices, public transport is first rate, it’s all on the flat so getting around is easy, the lasting memory is what a city of contrasts, worth a visit.

Regards all

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Title: Re: Wow, what an amazing place
Post by: bobw1956 on May 24, 2018, 20:26.

Hi John.

Did you use the motorway to Valencia,if so what are the toll from Alicante.

Regards Bob

Title: Re: Wow, what an amazing place
Post by: John H on May 24, 2018, 20:34.

Hi Bob, no I went the route by Alcoi, toll free and a lovely drive.

Regards all

John

Title: Re: Wow, what an amazing place
Post by: Tony Gillam on May 25, 2018, 07:49.

We went up to the city of arts and sciences about ten years back. We meandered up the coast road going up via Cullera and came back on the A7. Coming out of Valencia in the rush hour on the way back was a bit tedious.