2017-08-04 La Marina Real Juan Carlos 1, Valencia, Spain
Another day for us going sightseeing on the bikesThe heatwave continues here with temperatures again in the high 30’sThe Malvarrosa beach by the marina is very busy once againWe ride past the Veles e Vents buildingAt the America’s Cup Challenge site is a permanent display of one of the yachts that competed. Note it’s winged keel to the sideModern buildings were especially built at the site to house the competitors of the famous America’s Cup challengeMany of the old buildings at the old port site have been upgraded such as the Tinglados warehousesAn amazing undercover area has become an urban space used for skate boarders, rollerbladers, cyclists, exercise enthusiastics etc etcThe Port Authority Building, which is also known as the Clock Building is in the heart of the port
We continue riding and pass the very modern building where we had dinner at the Vertical Restaurant a few days agoPassing the magnificent Principe Felipe Science MuseumPont del Regne, one of the many bridges that once spanned the Turia River before it was divertedThe elegant steps and entrance to the walking bridge of the Ponte de la MarNearby is the Plaza Porte de del Mar, a well known reproduction of the Royal gate, which in ancient times was the gate that was the last to close, which sometimes left late entries sleeping outside under the stars!!Cycling along the wonderful bicycle path we pass many popular cafesPont de les FloresThe interesting shape of Pont de L’ExposicioWe head towards the Colon Market passing some lovely buildings on the wayWe arrive at the Colon Market with it’s wonderful modernist architectureConstructed between 1914 and 1916 the market was originally a food market however today it has small cafes, bars, florists and gourmet food shopsDownstairs there are a some delightful eateries and gourmet food shopsThe entrance to the Colon MarketAmazing ceramics and tiles adorn the entrance to the buildingThe Santos Juanes ChurchA delightful streetLovely apartmentsIn a quiet, cool, well shaded park is a statue of Poet, Teddoro LlorenteWe ride through a fabulous tree lined path that went for many 100’s of metresWe head back to Ponte de Regne… and back past the Palace of the Arts Reina Sofia…… and the L’Umbracle…..the stunning tree lined garden of the L’Umbracle with the Agora beyondThe incredible Serreria BridgeFabulous experience cycling over the bridgeThe view seen of the spectacular City of Arts and Science, was just outstanding as we crossed the bridge …..with amazing sculptures in the pool that surrounds the buildingsCrossing the Sierra Bridge on our way back to the portAgain we ride past the Agua BuildingWe ride back through the port
Finally after another full day of sightseeing we were pleased we were almost back at the marinaPassing the popular Marina Beach ClubStill more people arriving at the beach in the early evening
The lone lifesaver has a busy task looking after so many bathers today!!The Beach Club Lounges look nice!!Our new Danish friends, Aage and Jytte
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