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Practical Information for Tourists
Valencia: 011 34 96 394 2222, FAX: 011 34 96 394 2798 Alicane: 011 34 96 520 0000, FAX: 011 34 96 520 0243 United Sates Consulate (Valencia) Ph#: 96 351 69 73 Click on the map to enlarge The A-7 highway crosses the Land of Valencia, running from north to south parallel to the coast The A-3 freeway (Madrid-Valencia), running from west to east,makes possible traveling the distance between these 2 cities in no more than 3 hours. N-340 crosses the region from north to south N-332 from Valencia to southern Spain, through the coastline. For further information, telephone:
By plane: There are 2 airports in the region offering national and international links:
By train:
By bus: By boat: There are ferry services to the Balearic islands from the harbors of Valencia, Denia, and Alicante. Climate: The mild Mediterranean climate have very slight variations between the coast and the interior. There are a total approximate of 2,370 sun-hours per year on the coast and the water temperature varies from 13 to 29 degrees Celsius, depending on the station. Accommodation: There are a total of 908 hotels, 139 campsites with full-range services, 3 paradors, 6 hostels, 3 health spas, and 6 hydrotherapy and thalassotherapy centers. Consult with the Tourist Info Offices for further information on accomodations. Trading Hours: Small businesses open Mondays through Saturdays from 10.00 to 13.30, and 17.00 to 20.00. Department stores and hypermarkets open from 10.00 to 21.00 and 22.00 hrs, respectively, Mondays through Saturdays. Banks are open from 9.00 to 13.30 hrs Mondays to Fridays.
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