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Valencia Information Population as of 2003 estimates: 791,000 Transportation: The region of Valencia has a network of local and national roads that link the area with itself and the rest of the mainland. The most notable roads include the Mediterranean motorway (A-7), and the dual carriageways of Valencia-Madrid, Alicante-Madrid and Albacete-Valencia. The region's railways are managed by RENFE and the regional Government of Valencia. There are high-speed train links that connect Valencia with Barcelona and Madrid. Work has already begun on the high-speed AVE train line that will link Valencia with Madrid, Albacete, Alicante and Cuenca. The sea routes of the region are notable for the sheer amount of traffic both of goods and passengers that it has to deal with every day, and is a departure point for those wishing to visit the Balearic Islands. The region of Valencia also has two major airports: Manises (Valencia) and L'Altet (Alicante). By Plane: Using the international airport of Manises which is 15 minutes away from the center of Valencia. By Train: Many trains coming from Madrid (eg: Alaris), Barcelona (eg: Euromed or ARCO) and many other cities. The train station is located in the center of the city, by the Town Hall. The train company is RENFE. By Bus: There are also many buses coming from almost every big city in Spain and most of the cities in the Valencia region. The bus station is located by the river in Valencia, not far from the center. |