The Valencia Tennis Open will be held in Valencia, Spain from November 2-9, with this year, the tournament being held in the newly-constructed Agora building, a stunning arena developed along the desiccated soil along the River Turia. This gorgeous new stadium features open space glass designed with an “open and closed roof” capability and can house close to 6,500 people.
Organizers of the tournament have promised to make the event one of the most festive of the year with planned trips to museums as well as Europe’s biggest aquarium, nightly music, fashion shows, shopping and sightseeing throughout the city’s Arts and Culture Center. Night matches will provide the opportunity for the public to have a chance to appreciate the nightlife and even experience the superb Spanish cuisine available in the surrounding areas.
Expected players in the field include Andy Murray, Nikolay Davydenko, David Ferrer, Andy Roddick, Jo-Wilfred Tsonga, Gilles Simon and Fernando Verdasco. It is hoped Rafael Nadal will also be a last minute addition.
Tickets for the entire tournament range from $550 for adults. There are plans to allow the general public into the entire Agora sports complex building for free to see the surrounding sites, but, admission to the the tennis matches will require an entrance fee. The tournament’s official website with all ticket and event information is http://www.valenciaopen500.com/
For those wishing to come to Valencia, Spain, accommodation is not going to be a problem as the city of Valencia has many luxury hotels. Some of the great hotels within walking distance of the Agora Tennis center include the Tryp Oceanic, NH Express Las Artes, Hotel Opera Valencia, Confortel Aqua 4, NH las Artes, Baccerlo Valencia and Hotel husa Serrano. The prices for a single night vary from $120-$200 and there are plenty of discounts for prolonged stays. Most of these hotels offer all the amenities available in any North American hotel. Bookings can be made online.
For those who want to see more of the city other than just tennis, Valencia has lot of medieval landmarks. There are plenty of museums, monuments and historic artwork from the Middle Ages and a space age convention center.
With year around warm weather, a vibrant night life and pristine beaches, the city is also well-known for is astonishing cooking culture. When in Valencia, the mouth watering spicy paella is a dish that must be tried at least once.