Valencia Grand Prix

antodeco

Hi All,
Has anyone been to the Valencia street circuit for an F1 race? I was meant to go to the Spanish gp but conflict of dates for me means I can't. I was thinking the European instead. Just wondering if anyone has been?

Thanks

Glockers

Hi,

I was there in August 2009.
Big Alonso fan so it was great for me !

Racing itself was not great (poor circuit layout) but I was very close to cars. Valencia is a great venue otherwise. Great bars and restaurants all very nearby. I went with 1 guy and 2 girls so it suited everyone's tastes.

Bought a run of the mill 3 day pass for grandstand for out back of circuit (about 1min 30s into lap) and as a bonus got to walk the pitlane and meet drivers on the Thursday. I purchased my tickets from El Corte Ingles department store in Valencia itself.

Book an apartment. I remember being pleasantly surprised at much apartment rental cost for those 5 days. City is very easy to get around as there is a good public transport service.

Any questions give me a shout !

antodeco

Thanks for that! Probably will book an apartment, cause need to do this as cheap as possible! Flights are a killer. I'm over the full weekend in p3

Carroller16

I am going there this year with my nephew. Sitting on the right just before the bridge. looking forward to it

antodeco

Carroller16 wrote: »

I am going there this year with my nephew. Sitting on the right just before the bridge. looking forward to it

Have you booked flights and accommodation and all?

Carroller16

i'm actually going to Malaga on the 18th for my sisters wedding. I'll be in Spain until 2 July. I'm flying up to Valencia on the Saturday night and flying back the Sunday night.

i just booked a cheap twin bed hostel room.

antodeco

I was looking at hostels, but they all have a shared toilet. The OH wants her own one! I'm thinking of flying into Alicante and train it up. Depends on cost!

frostie500

antodeco wrote: »

I was looking at hostels, but they all have a shared toilet. The OH wants her own one! I'm thinking of flying into Alicante and train it up. Depends on cost!

Last year for the MotoGP I flew into Alicante and home from Barcelona. Valencia isnt too far from either of them, think it was about a 2.5 hour drive from Alicante and then a little longer to Barcelona so the train would be perfect for you.

antodeco

Does anyone know is it alright to bring professional cameras in? I heard that they stopped people bringing in cameras, but as far as I know, they were video cameras.

antodeco

Sorry for bringing this thread back up, but can anyone recommend anywhere good to stay that's close?