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Volvo Race Village Alicante

Volvo Race Village Alicante

The Volvo Ocean Race is an exceptional competition of navigation skills and human effort, which is inspired by the spirit and travels of great sailors and skippers.

This year, the competition keeps its original spirit of traveling around the world showing the both mind and body endurance required to reach its final port.

The 2011-2012 Volvo Ocean Race will sail from the port of Alicante on Saturday 5 November, 2011 and is expected to arrive to the port of Galway (Ireland) on Sunday 1 July, 2012.

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Cocentaina Fair

Cocentaina Fair

One of the oldest events of Valencia taking place during the month of October is the All Saints Fair held in Cocentaina, which this year celebrates its 665 edition.

A fair has evolved over the years from a district agricultural and livestock market to an world-class showcase of the farm and land contemporary activities, along with an exhibition of agricultural machinery and automotive media, craft activities, Arabic market, typical Spanish cuisine and other activities that gather for three days, over 400 exhibitors coming from all over Spain, and more than 350,000 visitors.

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Volvo Race Village Alicante

Volvo Race Village Alicante

From 14 October, the Race Village of Alicante port will opens its doors for  kicking off three weeks of continuous activities in an area freely accessible to the all the public where everyone can enjoy an extensive program related to the sailing  and the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012.

Among the activities organized in the Race Village (located inside the port of Alicante) we can enjoy a series of concertsof local artists, tribute to legendary rock bands and a DJ Session with Carlos Jean. Check below the complete schedule of live performances:

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Valencia July Fair Bullfighting 2011

Valencia July Fair Bullfighting 2011

The bullfighting schedule is set for the Feria de Julio 2011 —traditional July festival— in Valencia. We are sure bullfighting enthusiasts will find it very interesting. The box offices at the bullring of Valencia are now open and the response of the public has exceeded expectations.

The schedule is packed with big names that will guarantee afternoons filled with emotions and enjoyment at the Valencia bullring.

-         From 16th to 19th July, the bullfights with young bulls and picadors will open the bullfighting sessions of the Fiesta de Julio de Valencia 2011.

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Low Cost Festival Benidorm

Low Cost Festival Benidorm

After the proven success of previous year, the Low Cost Festival repeats in Benidorm. This year, the chosen dates are 21, 22 and 23 July. It will take place at the Guillermo Amor Sports Complex in Benidorm.

As it has been done in previous occasions on othe fesetivals in Costa Blanca, such as the Vinalopop in Elche, there will be 2-day and 3-day tickets as well as accommodation packages for those who wish to enjoy not only the festival, but also a high quality tourist offer and excellent hotels.

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