Spains moment of glory, the World Cup, had its prize piece on display in the Science Museum at the City of arts and sciences in Valencia. I went along to view it...World Cup Trophy in Valencia read more...
Wednesday 29 September 2010
The World Cup Trophy in Valencia
After arriving in Valencia on the 18th of September, the World Cup trophy went on a whistle stop tour of the region before returning to the 100 years of Football exhibition at the Principe Felipe Museum in the City of Arts and Sciences.
The turn out to see the World Cup Trophy, which was won by Spain earlier this year in South Africa, was everything you would expect, queues at all hours of the day. I thought I would be clever and get there early, but a good 200 more Spanish (who are not great early morning people) had beaten me too it! However, once the exhibition opened the queue moved fairly quickly and in the end I only had an hours wait.
Entry was free and you were able to take your own photos, pose and touch as much as you liked, you just had to put up with the embarrasement of the rest of the queue watching you. (which didn´t seem to bother the Spanish at all!) Being a true Brit... I hid my "will I look ridiculous" doubts, and stepped up to the pedastal, took the World Cup Trophy in my hands, and the smile was automatic.
There was a whole selection of cups and trophies on display, including the European Championship Cup, also won by Spain in 2008 and current holders. This was also a big photo shoot point, but with less audience. Also on display was the UEFA Cup and Copa del Rey (Kings Cup) the Spanish equivalent of the FA cup.The rest of the exhibition had some photos and historic football memorabilia, but it was very overshadowed by its prize piece the World Cup Trophy.
National Strike Spain, Latest Metrovalencia news
Metrovalencia, different lines are functioning normally since the start of the day, with the only incident recorded in the early hours of two stations - the Patraix and Bell - who had the locks on the doors shut, but they could be opened without problems, according to Europa Press and sources of Railways of the Generalitat Valenciana (FGV).
Also, at 5.38 am, a Line 1 train to the Valencian town of Villanueva de Castellón making an out of service journey to its starting point, met two burning tires on the track, which were removed without incident. FGV has been noted that different lines of Metrovalencia are workin at "completely normal" levels and are in compliance with minimum service. However, a preliminary assessment, has found that there is less flow of passengers than a regular day at rush hour and there are no crowds at the entrances.
Also, at 5.38 am, a Line 1 train to the Valencian town of Villanueva de Castellón making an out of service journey to its starting point, met two burning tires on the track, which were removed without incident. FGV has been noted that different lines of Metrovalencia are workin at "completely normal" levels and are in compliance with minimum service. However, a preliminary assessment, has found that there is less flow of passengers than a regular day at rush hour and there are no crowds at the entrances.
Monday 27 September 2010
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Dinosaurs at the city of arts and sciences. The umbracle hosts a walk through jurasic park with life sized dinosaurs with movement and sound effects. Www.cac.es for more information.
Friday 24 September 2010
Classy apartments in Valencia city centre
A collection of modern and comfortable apartments situated within a XIX century building, tastefully refurbished to bring an added joy to any city break in Valencia. Located in the heart of the historic old quarter of Valencia City centre, you have excellent communication all the sights and events within Valencia. There is also the chance to hire a bike to help you get around!
Apartments start from a studio which sleeps 2 adults, then there are 2 bedroom apartments for 4 people, and 3 bedrooms for 6 people. (each apartment can also take an extra bed increasing its capacity)
General standards are: non smoking rooms, rooms/facilities for disabled guest, family rooms, lift, express check-in/out, luggage storage, gay friendly, air conditioning, FREE wifi connection.
There is also parking available, an added bonus in the heart Valencia City Centre where parking is at a complete minimum. The charge for parking is extra but definately worth it.
You can check out these lovely Valencia City Apartments here. You can book Valencia apartments by contacting us on info@holidayaccommodationinspain.com
Thursday 23 September 2010
Video: Last trip for the old America's Cup "dinosaurs"
Video: Last trip for the old America's Cup "dinosaurs": "According to the new 'world order' that has now been established in the sport of sailing, the 'old and boring' big monohulls, like the dinosaurs, are destined to become an extinct species, at least in the America's Cup. A pair of those yachts, NZL-84 and NZL-92, were loaded yesterday in Auckland onto a cargo ship heading for Dubai. Emirates Team New Zealand will provide the two yachts that will be used in the upcoming Louis Vuitton Trophy in Dubai. In fact, it will be the last time an IACC yacht is used in official racing.
Wednesday 22 September 2010
Virgin Hotels coming soon
Virgin Hotel website is now live, it is an encouraging sign that a Virgin hotel is on its way!
Virgin are offering a unique opportunity for property owners and developers to partner them in a highly differentiated hotel proposition.
The aim is to tap into evolving trends in consumers tastes and enhance the guest experience from arrival to departure. Their target audience includes the high income, well-eduacted, metopolitan "creative class".
Using its major airline Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Hotels have the power to deliver millions of Virgin flyers to its chosen destination.
Virgin are offering to be flexible in their participation in projects, from 3rd party manager, partner with ownership or even acquiring properties directly.
Check out the Virgin Hotels website for further information.
Valencia Open 500 2010 - Big names to attend
The Valencia Open 500 2010 is proud to announce that 5 of the World´s top 10 players will be present at this years tournament from 30th October to 7th November. Murray (holder), Soderling, Davydenko, Ferrer, Ferrero and Tsonga will also be joined by a further 8 players withing the top 15 of the ATP circuit..Youzhny, Del Potro, Monfils, Chela, Almagro, Simon, Wawrinka and Robredo help make up a very interesting line up.
The Valencia Open 500 2010 is held at the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias (City of arts and science) from the 30th of October with the final taking place on the 7th November. The entries include the World´s Nºs 4,5,6,8,9,11,12,15 ranked players and sees the return of Del Potro from injury since the beginning of 2010, when he was ranked 4th in the World.
Antonio Martínez Cascales, Tournament Director expressed his satisfaction with the line up: “once again we have made a firm commitment to bring the top players and the level is going to be really high. We are very satisfied because the vast majority of the players who came last year were really happy with the venue and have decided to come back this time around. We also hope that those players who are making their debut here feel right at home at the Tournament. We are a young tournament, but the experience we have from last year will help us to improve this year, continue to grow and consolidate ourselves”.
Large Spanish Presence
Once again, Spanish players make up an important part of the Tournament adding to the atmopshere with the home crowd at the Agora Stadium. Spanish players confirmed include Davis Cup winners David Ferrer, Feliciano López (24) and Fernando Verdasco, Juan Carlos Ferrero (26) other Spanish players signed up include - Nicolás Almagro (16), Guillermo García-López (54), Albert Montañés (22) and Tommy Robredo (40).
Tournament Title Holder - Andy Murray
Andy Murray won the Valencia Open 500 in 2009 and therefore starts this year as Nº1 seed. The first day will start with qualifying games to be followed on the Sunday with the 1st round proper. The spectacular centre court in the Agora Stadium will stage 31 games. There is also once again the Wheelchair Valencia Open 500 with eight players entered and will take place from the 5th - 7th November.
More Seating at the Valencia open 500
A greater capacity at the Agora stadium, means this years tickets available have increased by 23,000 on last years as well as an increase in sessions being held, increased from 11 to 13 with 4 night sessions. The FUNPARK, which makes the Valencia Open 500 unique, will also be expanded this year, an area of shops, restaurants and bars open to the general public situated in the impressive area around the Prince Felipe Science Museum. This year will see a new VIP zone and The Open Club which will also be bigger than last year.
Ticket Sales for Valencia Open 500 2010
Tickets for the Valencia Open 500 can be bought at the following outlets:
El Corte Inglés department stores, via the website www.elcorteingles.es or by phone on 902.400.222.
For details of prices and availability visit the Valencia Open 500 website.
Each ticket sold will give 1€ to the Foundation to help combat child obesity.
Each ticket sold will give 1€ to the Foundation to help combat child obesity.
Accommodation for the Valencia Open 500 Tennis Tournament
You can book apartments and hotels for the Valencia Open 500 Tennis Tournament 2010 online at Holiday Accommodation in Spain or send an email and we can find your accommodation for you - info@holidayaccommodationinspain.com.
Keep track of all the latest news as it breaks from the Valencia open 500
Monday 20 September 2010
Tourist Bus Guide, Valencia, Madrid, Barcelona
Tourist Bus Guide for Valencia, Barcelona, Madrid
The best way to view any city in a short time span, if you are visiting Madrid, Barcelona or Valencia, why not take a ride on the Tour Bus! its a great way to take in all the important sight seeing points of a city and learn about its history at the same time.
Valencia Tourist Bus
Get to know Valencia in a comfortable open top bus with audio in 8 languages so you get an in depth knowlegde in to Valencia´s long history.
There are 3 routes to choose from:
Historical Valencia
Maritime Valencia
Albuferra
Barcelona Tourist bus
Tour Barcelona by day or night on the oficial Barcelona tour bus, with audio in 10 languages, hop on and off where you want during the day!
There are 3 routes to choose from all covering the best sight seeing locations of Barcelona.
Madrid Tourist Bus - Madrid Vision
The easiest and most attractive way to tour Madrid, operating all year round.
There are 2 routes to choose from:
Modern Madrid
Historic Madrid
Barcelona Festival La Merce 23-26 September
Every September Barcelona holds its biggest festival, incorporating 100´s of outdoor performances in honour of the patron saint of Barcelona La Merce. The 24th of September is a public holiday in Barcelona and is the start of this amazing festival which continues through the whole weekend. Barcelona is twinned with Dakhar, capital city of Senegal and together the 2 cities organise art and dance projects including traditional dance and music from their own areas. The streets of Bareclona will be filled with contemporary street performers, puppeteers, dancers and theatre while the night brings spectacular light shows.
You can see the full programme for the La Merce festival in Barcelona at www.bcn.cat and you can book your last minute accommodation at www.holidayaccommodationinspain.com
Julia Roberts and Javier Bardem arrive in San Sebastián amid screaming fans
Julia Roberts and Javier Bardem arrive in San Sebastián amid screaming fans: "JULIA Roberts and Javier Bardem brought a touch of Hollywood glamour with them to San Sebastián film festival when they arrived yesterday.
They reached the María Cristina Hotel in the Basque city around half an hour later than expected –..."
They reached the María Cristina Hotel in the Basque city around half an hour later than expected –..."
Video..Elephants playing in the water at Bioparc Valencia
Watch this mother and son enjoying the water at Bioparc, its amazing to see them so comfortable in their suroundings and definately enjoying themselves..
Friday 17 September 2010
El Carmen, Valencia
The barrio El Carmen, once a serious working area is now the "nightlife" district of Valencia, with a huge selection of bars, restaurants and night clubs to suit all tastes. Years ago it was a working area, with silvermiths, goldsmiths and tanner workshops filling the small Valencian streets. It was in the 70´s when the first bars opened, attracting a mixed clientelle from the School of fine arts and Economics Faculty situated closeby.
Since then the El Carmen district has continued to grow, and has now expanded into Valencia busiest night time district, with something for everyone from sleezy bars, chic restaurants, tapas caverns, gambling casinos and night clubs with a vast mixture of music tastes.
El Carmen, in the heart of the historic quarter, is an excellent situation for easy acces to the rest of the City, the Plaza de la Virgen, is a tranquil square with open air terraces for dining and refreshments, surrounded by historical buildings, Valencias´ Cathedral and the Church - Real Basilica de la virgen de la Desemparados. Quite often a bride and groom can be seen parading across the plaza and posing for photos by the spectacular fountain.
If you are looking to visit Valencia for a City break, then why not stay in the heart! following this link for accommodation in El Carmen, Valencia - City Centre Apartment, El Carmen or you can search for Accommodation in Valencia by following this link...Holiday Accommodation in Valencia
World Moto GP Championship Valencia
The Motorbike Grand Prix World Championship Moto GP 2010 will once again return to the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Cheste, Valencia on the 5th,6th and 7th of November. As always marking the end of the racing calendar, the Moto GP in Valencia is always a spectacular event.
At this point in the racing calendar we see the Spanish pliots Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa are racing away from the group a bit with 271 and 208 points respectively, with the 3rd place being held by Italy´s Andrea Dovizioso on 139 points.
Tickets for the Moto GP in Cheste, Valencia have been on sale since the 1st of June and this year prices have been kept at 2009 prices.
You can buy tickets from Bancaja - internet: Servientrada (www.bancaja.es) and El corte ingles - internet: www.elcorteingles.es
through their online services or at the ticket office at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Cheste, Valenica itself.
For accommodation during the event you can view and rent online, hotels, hostals and apartments in Valencia as well as a selection of villas and chalets from the Holiday Accommodation in Spain website www.holidayaccommodationinspain.com
Thursday 16 September 2010
Fiesta en el cielo (Sky Party)
Fiesta en el cielo (Sky Party): "While the city is recovering from the “hangover” of four full days of festivities, the grand finale of the Mercè comes a few days later, with the famous Fiesta en el Cielo (Sky Party), as this has become one of the most awaited shows for the people of Barcelona. During this edition, the 19th, we can once again enjoy aerobatic performances by airplanes from many origins: the Patrulla Águila of the Spanish Air Force, the French Alphajet, Fire fighting aircrafts from the Catalonian government and even period airplanes from the Fundació Parc Aeronàutic of Catalonia, among many others.
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The World Cup comes to Valencia
The World Cup trophy, won by Spain in South Africa in July this year will arrive in Valencia tomorrow (friday). It will be presented at 6pm in the Principe Felipe Museum, City of Arts and Sciences, science museum by the chairman of the Valencia Football Federation, Vicente Muñoz.
The World Cup trophy will be accompanied by the European Cup which Spain won in the last tournament in 2008. The trophies will form part of the "A century of life, 100 years of Football" exhibition which is organised by the Valencia Football Federation to commemorate its centenary.
On Saturday the trophies will start tour of the Valencia Region, stopping at various cities, to return to Valencia on the 24th September where it will remain until the 28th September.
The exhibition traces the history of Valencian football through the form of photos, flags, trophies amongst other displays. You can view the World Cup trophy and European Cup either at the presentation on Friday or from the 24th to 28th September at the science museum, city of arts and sciences Valencia.
I will be there!!
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World Championship TP52 Sailing in Valencia October 5th-9th
5th-9th October in Valencia will see the TP52 World Sailing Championship 2010, to be held at the Marina Real Juan Carlos I and will see ten teams fighting for the world crown in Valencia.
The World Sailing Management, organizers of the event, Real Club Náutico and the City of Valencia announced today the World Sailing Championship TP52 2010 will be held in the waters of Valencia, you will be able to see the participating boats when they are moored in the Marina Real Juan Carlos I next the to the spectacular Veles e Vents buiding. An estimated 10 teams will particitate, battling for the title in a program that includes a maximum of ten sleeves scoring, including up to nine windward / leeward and coastal between 20 and 30 miles scheduled for Thursday, October 7. The coastal race will have a coefficient of 1.25. Each day they can hold a maximum of 3 races and the championship will be declared valid with a minimum of 3 test. The 3rd and 4th of October will be for measurement, inspection and registration. There will be a final awards ceremony at 18:00 h 9 October.The TP52 World Championship 2009 was held in Palma de Mallorca in October last year, involving 10 teams from nine nationalities and victory went to Argentinian Alberto Roemmers Matador (ARG).
Free Jazz Concerts in Valencia IVAM
IVAM (Valencia Institute of Modern Art) Valencia will be hosting 3 days of free Jazz concerts on the 16th, 23rd and 30th of Septbember. the concerts will be by Bob Sands & Fabio Miano Quartet, Kiko Berenguer, Antonio Serrano and IVAM´s own Jazz Ensemble.
Top Musicians including saxophonist and composer Bob Sands, who has performed on tour with the Glenn Miller Orchestra will take part in this free offering by Jazz at l'IVAM
Fabio Milano fronts his own group, but is also a member of Valencia Hot Five and regularly collaborates with groups such as The Platters, Cotton-club big-band, Revolver, Seguridad Social and Presuntos Implicados.
Antonio Serrano, one of Spain's great jazz musicians, is mainly known as a harmonica player, and has also shared the stage with musicians such as Lorin Maazel, Salvatore Accardo, Bárbara Hendricks and Placido Domingo, among others.
Free Jazz Concerts at IVAM on 16th, 23rd and 30th September. Valencia.
Valencia Bioparc - a day on safari
Valencia bioparc is spectacular, a must see for anyone visiting or even living in Valencia. I must admit its not cheap at about 25€ per adult, but you can certainly pass a day there. I asked about the "berde" yearly pass, which is valued at 54€ (ish), i was a little bit doubtfull at paying out before seeing, but that was no problem... I was able to pay to enter for the day then if I decided I liked what I saw, the days entrance fee would be discounted from the yearly pass price...bargain, try before you buy!
Of course, I fell in love with the place, how can you not... animals have the freedom rome around as if in their own habitat, the setting is absolutely stunning with rocks, trees and running water everywhere. The viewing areas are spacious so you could always get a good look at the animals, even if they were sheltering from the sun.
So of course, I paid the rest of the price to become a yearly member.
Now whenever I have a spare day, afternoon or even a couple of hours... I can just pop along and spend some time relaxing among the animals, sit on the terrace of the cafe, sup a cool lager in the company of giraffes, antelopes and other wild animals and watch the time go by. And of course having paid the price of 2 visits for the yearly pass, I am now visiting for FREE! even better!
Check out their website for more details...Bioparc Valencia
The Festivity of La Mercè
The Festivity of La Mercè: "Barcelona city will once again welcome the arrival of its great festivity. On 24 September is the Virgen de la Mercè (Virgin of the Mercè day), one of the patron saints of the city, and for nine days, Barcelona will be celebrating this event by filling its streets with activities, music, festivities and surprises to commemorate its great festivity. Every year there are activities which have become a classic during this festivity, such as the Correfoc (Fire Party), La Festa del Cel (The Sky Party) (aerobatics); the popular Marathon or the Piromusical (a show involving fireworks, music and other visual elements); an amazing firework display which is coordinated with Montjuïc’s luminous fountain. In as far as the cultural proposal, the program will once again include the traditional BAM (Barcelona Acció Musical), with the best current musical tracks, and the MAC (Mercè Street Art), to enjoy the works of international artists on the streets of Barcelona. This year, la Mercè has invited Dakar, capital of Senegal, to be its guest city. Therefore, the concerts’ program which will take place on 23, 24, 25 and 26 September, will include many African artists performing their traditional music, along with modern Hip Hop and well known DJs.
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La Mercè music
La Mercè music: "Every year, during the Mercè, music plays the leading role in the Fiesta Mayor celebrations. Besides the BAM (Barcelona Acció Musical, a festival within the Mercè, which includes the best performances by current artists of the Catalonian, national and international music scene), music will be present throughout the entire city within a more “conventional” proposal. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of performances by well-known bands and solo artists in characteristic locations within the city, such as the Plaza de Catalunya or the Plaza Sant Jaume. Artists such as Loquillo, Quimi Portet, la Salseta del Poble Sec, La Unión, El Sueño de Morfeo or Delafé and Flores Azules will be performing alongside shows involving Habaneras, Choirs and Flamenco (this year to pay tribute to Camarón). In the current edition, Dakar is the guest city, and we can all enjoy performances by many well-known African bands and artists, such as Doudou N’diaye Rose, Tactequeté and Coetus.
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Wednesday 15 September 2010
Superando 30km/h en el centro historico
Sir, you have just gone over the 30km/h speed limit in the historic city centre! ...thank you, I've been trying to do so for months! Lol
Valencia put speed limit into place
The "ayuntamiento" town hall of valencia prohibit the circulation of the city centre in car to 30km/h..including all the main streets of the city of valencia. ...like any of the spanish care, or even know speed limits exist! Just like red traffic lights, it all gets ignored! But I guess they can try.
Valencia beach and port
Looking at the port from the promenade of malvarrosa beach in valencia. Ahhhh. (Big sigh)
La Casa de Asturias celebra este fin de semana su día grande
La Casa de Asturias celebra este fin de semana su día grande: "
EUROPA PRESS
La Casa de Asturias en Valencia celebra este fin de semana su día grande con una jornada lúdico-festiva donde no faltarán la música y la gastronomía típica de esta comunidad. El lema de este año es 'Gijón con sal' ya que las actividades organizadas para el sábado estarán relacionadas con esta bella ciudad del norte, según ha informado este miércoles la organización en un comunicado.La Casa de Asturias en Valencia celebra este fin de semana su día grande con una jornada lúdico-festiva donde no faltarán la música y la gastronomía típica de esta comunidad. El lema de este año es 'Gijón con sal' ya que las actividades organizadas para el sábado estarán relacionadas con esta bella ciudad del norte, según ha informado este miércoles la organización en un comunicado.
El pistoletazo de salida de esta jornada tendrá lugar el jueves 16 a las 19.30 horas en la sala de Ámbito Cultural del Corte Inglés de la c/ Colón, 27 (6ª planta) con la presentación de esta marca por parte del director de Turismo de Gijón, Joaquín Miranda Cortina. A continuación, y en la planta 5ª del mismo edificio Valentín del Fresno, pintor asturiano afincado en Gijón, heredero de la llamada escuela paisajística asturiana (20.15 horas), presentará sus acuarelas que permanecerán en la galería de Arte del Corte Inglés hasta el 14 de octubre.
Por su parte, la jornada del sábado empezará, a las 13 horas, con un homenaje a la patrona de Asturias, la Virgen de Covadonga, después a lo largo del día todas aquellas personas que se acerquen por las inmediaciones del Puente de las flores, podrán disfrutar de actividades cómo música tradicional asturiana, juegos y una gran fabada popular; todo ello acompañado por la mejor sidra de la región.
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Las arenas hotel in valencia
a bike ride along the promenade in valencia takes in many a beautiful sight. This is part of the las arenas hotel, situated right on the beach front.
Ankle injury rules Arsenal's Abou Diaby out of Champions League opener
Ankle injury rules Arsenal's Abou Diaby out of Champions League opener: " 
• Midfielder injured in brief appearance against Bolton
• Thomas Vermaelen also misses game against Braga with injury
Abou Diaby has been ruled out of Arsenal's next two games as a result of an ankle injury he sustained against Bolton on Saturday, while Thomas Vermaelen will also be absent for tomorrow's Champions League tie against Braga at the Emirates Stadium.
Diaby played just 11 minutes of the 4-1 win over Bolton, between coming on as a second-half substitute and being injured after a tackle from the visitors' full-back Paul Robinson. Vermaelen missed that game with an achilles injury from which he has yet to recover.
'Diaby is out with an ankle problem following the tackle from Robinson and I do not know for how long,' Arsène Wenger said today. 'He will not play tomorrow and certainly not at the weekend. Thomas Vermaelen is out as well with an achilles problem coming back from Belgium, so we do not have him either. We have [Theo] Walcott, [Robin] Van Persie, [Nicklas] Bendtner and [Aaron] Ramsey already out. Now Vermaelen and Diaby, so that is quite a good team out.'
With Shakhtar Donetsk and Partizan Belgrade the other sides in Group H, Arsenal are considered likely to make it into the knockout stages for the 11th successive season. Once there, Wenger feels that they have the quality to succeed but that they have in the past lacked self-belief.
'The mental side is the issue of everybody,' Wenger said. 'The problem as well is that the level of competition is high and in the second part of the tournament, it becomes a real cup game – when it is knockout it becomes a different competition. You have to have your best players available, the decisions to go for you and all that. We are always there, the quarters or the semi-final. The fact is the mental side of believing we can do it. However, it is too early to speak about winning it – let's qualify first.
'We are used to the competition and people expect us to go through because we have gone through the group stage for 10 consecutive years. We have to deal with the fact that in many games in the Champions League we are favourites. That is the price we pay for being in the competition for a long time.
Braga came through two rounds of qualifying to take their place among Europe's elite for the first time – beating both Celtic and Sevilla along the way.
'They have a strong Brazilian influence in their team, are physically strong and are well organised,' said Wenger. 'Braga is a team which plays with a very quick transition from defence to attack. What impresses me is that they finished in front of Porto and also in the qualifying round they knocked Sevilla out – that helps us to be on our toes.'
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Valencia CF Season
Valencia CF Season: "
So here we are.
Two liga matches have passes and two victories have been checked off in the win section.
We are second place… woo hoo.
So why are there still so many disenting voices in the stands and forums.
Is Valencia not doing exactly what is needed?
I for one am not going to add a voice of dissent.
The current Valencia squad this year has impressed me.
Its true that the flash and magic of the Villa Silva combo is gone.
There is a noticable difference in the danger levels up front.
And yet we still manage to scrape through and win.
The lack of goals isnt a concern as long as they dont add up to a lack of points.
Here is where i differ from many fans of Valencia currently.
This Valencia squad reminds me more of the Valencia squad that won la liga and made it to the end of the Champions league.
It is much better rounded.
Back then we didnt have David Villa to create miracles.
What we had was a solid squad of players that had dedication and drive.
We squeaked in 1-0 wins all the time in those years and managed to take it all in the end.
Im not saying Valencia are going to win the league this season, far from it.
Barca and Madrid all star teams are sure to be the only challengers for that.
But what i am saying is that with the current team we have every reason to beleive that 3rd place is acheivable.
Emery has created a team. Not of stars but of individuals who seem to be clicking quickly.
Remember that a large contigent of these guys have never played together.
Today Valencia fly to Turkey to kick the ball around in the Champions league.
All indications are that this will not be an easy match.
The Turkish squads tend to be far more physical and quick.
But Valencia is technically superior and with Cesar in net i have faith that these points will come home.
My prediction a 1 nil win for Valencia.
AMUNT VALENCIA
Javier De Roque
PS. It was really a pleasure to meet reader Felix and his girlfriend on their visit to Valencia. Im so happy you enjoyed the match.
I hope to meet more of you all in person whenever you visit Valencia.
Monday 13 September 2010
Hipnotik Festival 2010
Hipnotik Festival 2010: "This is the seventh edition of the Hipnotik Festival, which is dedicated to Hip Hop and the urban culture which surrounds this musical genre. This year the edition has a noticeable international and intercultural vocation and to this purpose it has created activities which include Hip Hop, break dance, graffiti and competitions. This edition highlights the following performances: SFDK, Chacho Bordas and Morodo, as well as several conferences and workshops for all those who wish to attend.
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Champions League fixtures and accommodation
| Champions League Matches Fixtures - Group Stage 15th September E Bayern 20:45 Roma - Stadium: Fußball Arena München, Munich (GER) 28th September 29 September 2010 |
34th Americas Cup, release of Protocol, boat class for 2013
[Source: BMW Oracle] The America’s Cup, sailing’s most acient and richest event, has been announced for 2013.
The venue will be announced before the end of the year, with the 2013 date it will more than likely be a choice between Valencia and Italy
The Boat class has been decided on as AC72 wingsail Catamarans
To help promote the 34th Americas Cup to the widest audience possible, a new annual World Series will commence in 2011 designed deliver exciting racing to new audiences ahead of the America’s Cup Match in 2013.
Highlights include:
New, exciting class of boat, the AC72 wingsail catamaran
New annual World Series starting in 2011
New Youth America’s Cup from 2012
Transformed media for television broadcast and online
Shorter, action-packed race format
Race delays minimized – new boat and venues with reliable wind
Independent race management and fully empowered International Jury to avoid show-stopping disputes
Effective cost-cutting measures
Branding freedom for teams
One global website for all team and racing content
“We believe this new format and new boat will put the America’s Cup back at the pinnacle of our sport. These changes will give equal opportunity to competitors and long-term economic stability to all teams and all commercial partners. We promised fairness and innovation and this is what we’ve delivered,” said Russell Coutts, CEO of BMW ORACLE Racing.
“I think that we need to acknowledge that the Defender has kept its word. The America’s Cup is going to have fair rules and a truly independent management of the racing,” said Vincenzo Onorato, President of Mascalzone Latino.
“This change should’ve happened years ago in my opinion. I can see why this important development could last for many years in the future,” Onorato said.
The introduction of "onboard" cameramen is planned to enhance the viewers enjoyment of the 34th Americas cup and help to increase the audience bringing better value to teams, fans and partners.
“During our six months of planning we spoke to the teams, to commercial partners, to media and to the fans. A clear and compelling vision emerged – that to capture and communicate the excitement our sport can produce, we need the best sailors racing the fastest boat in the world,” Coutts said.
Also a new Youth Americas Cup will be introduced at the beginnning of 2012 as a new initiative to provide young sailors a route to the Americas Cup in the future.
Valencia 34th Americas Cup
34th America's Cup - Valencia presentation - LIVE
34th America's Cup - Valencia presentation - LIVE: Watch the live announcement of the 34th Americas Cup dates...- Protocol of the 34th America's Cup
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Friday 10 September 2010
McLaren undecided on F-duct
McLaren undecided on F-duct: "Both McLaren drivers came away from Friday practice for the Italian Grand Prix full of confidence but faced with a dilemma as to whether they should run the F-duct"
Friday 3 September 2010
Holly Day Daily featuring HASpain
The new online Daily by Holly Day features articles and links from twitter accounts and features articles, links, videos, news and much much more.. check it out here.... Holly Day Daily and HolidayAccommodationinspain.com also has its own Daily too which you can see here... HASpain Daily
Wednesday 1 September 2010
Champions League fixtures & Accommodation rentals
| You can now check out the first 2 lots of Fixtures in September for the Champions League. Very handy as you can also then reserve your accommodation online to go and Support your team in Europe this year! September dates for Champions League... Keep watching this page also as it will have all the Champions League Fixtures available soon... |
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