VALENCIA IN NUMBERS

• Geographical location of the port of Valencia: 39º26'N 0º18'W
• Population: 800,000 inhabitants
• Average temperature: 17º
• Sunny days: 90% of the year
• A tourist destination: More than 1 million visitors and 2 million overnight stays in 2004.
• A historical and cultural city: 42 museums, 12 theatres, 13 art galleries and an impressive cultural and artistic heritage including the Silk Exchange, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996.
• Natural Heritage: Long, clean, fine sandy beaches with Blue Flags, the Albufera Nature Reserve with its unique landscape and ecological value; large, emblematic urban parks, including the 7 km long Turia Park.
• An innovative city: Fibre optics in all areas of the city. The majority of the region’s technological institutes are located within or near the city.
• City of business and conferences: Emblematic installations on an international scale like the Valencia Trade Fair and the Conference Centre.

READY FOR THE 32ND AMERICA’S CUP

• The creation of “Valencia 2007”, a consortium formed by the city of Valencia, the Valencia Regional Government and the State to administer the interests of the Host City.
• A village and bases located around the port area.
• More than a million spectators can watch the regattas from the beach.
• Valencia is located on a 500 km long coast that is home to 38 yacht clubs.
• International schools where the children of America's Cup members can study.