Golfhacker: Valencia

Looking forward, it is a city that embraces
for many travelling Brits. However, there is
so much more to Golf in Spain than it's
its past whilst also setting its sights as a
modern cosmopolitan city. The Ciudad de
popular retreats. Arriving in Valencia, I have
come to find my own golfing holy grail
las Artes y las Ciencias is the home to it's
away from the popular tracks that Spain
empowering Opera House. Designed by
the local architect, Santiago Calatrava, the
has to offer.
whole area is a feast for the eyes. Perhaps
Valencia itself is a city of spectacular
that is why the producers of the movie
"Tomorrowland" chose to use it for
contrasts. On one hand, you have classic
architecture dating back to the Baroque
the movie starring George Clooney.
period and on the other hand, you are
treated to a futuristic wonderland.
As a communal area for the city, you are
free to explore the wonders of this city
within a city. If this is the future then we
As Spain's third largest city it is really
making its mark as a forward thinking city.
have a lot to look forward to.
I T I S A C I T Y T H A T E M B R A C E S I T S P A S T W H I L S T A L S O S E T T I N G
I T S S I G H T S A S A M O D E R N C O S M O P O L I T A N C I T Y .
It is this contrast that leaves you breathless
For those that fancy a real treat then Riff is
as you explore this wonderful city. From
right up your street. The Michelin
the Cathedral, its vibrant markets to its
starred restaurant can be found in the
vision of the future, Valencia has
Ensanche area of the city. It's chef, Bernd
something for everyone.
Knoller, might have been born in Germany
but he is Valencian at heart creating fine
For those that love to explore local cuisine
food from the local produce.
then Valencia has a fantastic mix of
restaurants. From Michelin starred Riff to
Perhaps he feels so at home because of the
local Tapas, when it comes to gastronomy
nature of the Valencians themselves.
then you really are spoiled for choice,
Unlike most cities, crime is low. If has the
Askua is a fine restaurant for meat lovers
feel of a place that as a tourist you can feel
that will take you on a trip around the
safe. Although, it always best to still be on
finest Spanish cuisine.
your guard.