Puerto de Valencia Valencia
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The Puerto de Valencia actually covers three of major ports of the area, the Port of Valencia, Sagunto and GandÃa, all flanking the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea. The entire area extends up to 80 km towards the eastern direction of the Spanish shore. Being located right in the middle of the western Mediterranean seashore near the Suez Canal and the Straits of Gibraltar, this natural harbour actually enjoys one of the most advantageous positions.
The Puerto de Valencia, Spain, administered by the Valencia Port Authority is undoubtedly one of the most commercially active ports of the nation, especially because of its geostrategic location and connection with the other major ports of the world. In fact it is the leads all other Spanish Ports in transferring containers. This Valencia Port is also fitted with all the modern equipments to maintain so much of activity. Thus in this way it has given Valencia a very respectable position in the map of the world.
Along with cargo transfer the Seaport of Valencia also handles regular passenger traffic. According to the records every year above 500,000 people traverse using this port. From here passengers usually go to the Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, and Genova. The Harbor of Valencia has an equally prosperous demand for cruise ships all through the year. Most of the time they have promotional offers and other such facilities which attracts more and more tourists to have a great time cruising around the Mediterranean Sea.
Another fascinating feature of the Puerto de Valencia is the Pleasure boats or the Golondrinas of Valencia. Located by the Edificio del Reloj and the Edificio de los Tinglados it gives you the unique opportunity of sailing about the lovely inner harbors of the city in lavish motor boats. Thus a visit to the Puerto de Valencia will surely add a new meaning to your Sightseeing in Valencia.
Address: Muelle del Grau, s/n
Valencia, V 46024 Spain