Valencia, Spain
Site of the 32nd Defense of the America's Cup in 2007

photo: © 2004 Juanvi Carrasco

November 26th, 2003, America's Cup Management under the auspices of Team Alinghi and Société Nautique de Genève named Valencia as the host city for the 32nd Defense of the America's Cup, choosing the Spanish city over 3 other short-listed competitors from the original field of 60 hopefuls.  Valencia will execute an ambitious program of waterfront improvements and other accommodations for the big event in 2007.

CupInfo's Basic Stats and Facts on Valencia - plus links to information about the other venue finalists.

View Valencia images - from the galleries of Official Alinghi Team Photographer Thierry Martinez.

Valencia on CupInfo:

Choosing the Venue:

The Road to Valencia - History of the Site Selection Process for 2007, from CupInfo

Preparations for the Cup Begin:

Winning City Puts Plans in Motion - Dec 03 - by Félix García

Valencia and ACM Explore Marketing Opportunities - Jan 04 - by Félix García

Dean Barker in Valencia, Other Challengers to Follow - Feb 04 - by Félix García

Le Defi in Valencia - Feb 04 - by Félix García

Diplomats Interested in Valencia - Feb 04 - by Félix García

Alinghi Operation in Valencia by July - April 04 - by Félix García

Another Bribón to sail for Juan Carlos I - April 04 - by Félix García

About the City of Valencia:

Valencia, or Valentia, Nowadays  - Jan 04 - Félix García offers a look at the the population, business, and politics of Valencia.

Find more information on Valencia at these pages:

Official Valencia America's Cup Venue Website

Valencia Weather Radar

Navy Port Guide - Valencia

CIA Factbook - Spain

Guide to Valencia Travel - from don Quijote

Guide to Valencia Travel - from Holiday

Real Club Náutico de Valencia

Webcams in Valencia and surroundings

Nature Images - by Juanvi Carrasco