Why Valencia for a seminar
Valencia is a city of comfortable scale, with a historic centre, a major arts and sciences complex and a long seafront. Several hotels sit beside or facing the Palacio de Congresos, which makes moving between plenaries and workshops easy.
Valencia airport (VLC) is the main gateway. Our transfers are arranged for each hotel: the Olympia Hotel, in Alboraya, even offers a direct link to the airport and to the Estación del Norte, while the Estimar Marina Farnals reaches the centre in about twenty minutes.
When to hold your seminar in Valencia
- Autumn and spring: ideal periods for congresses and seminars in town, with pleasant temperatures.
- Summer: the heat invites stays by the sea, at Las Arenas or at the Estimar Marina Farnals, facing the beach.
- March, Fallas week: the city's great festival lights up Valencia, with the main week around 19 March. We set your dates in advance to secure rooms and accommodation.
- Winter: a calm season in town, well suited to focused seminars; we direct the group to the hotels open at that time.
Where to gather your group
Valencia offers a hotel for every format:
- Sercotel Sorolla Palace, facing the Palacio de Congresos: the 1,093 m² Gran Salón Recatí seats 800 in theatre style, with salons A and B for parallel sessions.
- Meliá Valencia, also facing the palace: the 798 m² Terra A+B+C room, for 400 in theatre style and 800 in cocktail format, plus about ten smaller rooms for workshops.
- Olympia Hotel, Events & Spa, in Alboraya: the 884 m² Zeus y Hera room for 550 in theatre style, the Gran Olympia complex for large banquets, and a spa on site.
- Hotel Balneario Las Arenas, by the sea: the Sophia room for 500 in theatre style, the 680 m² Poseidón room and pavilions facing the Mediterranean.
- Hotel Estimar Marina Farnals, on the seafront: an intimate room for 70 people, ideal for a committee or a retreat.
Tables and evenings
Valencian cuisine is part of the pleasure:
- La Pepica, on the Malvarrosa: a historic seafront house renowned for its paellas and a rice tradition dating back to 1898, with spaces available for private hire.
- Ricard Camarena, in the Bombas Gens complex: gastronomic cooking built on locally grown vegetables, served as tasting menus.
- 270 Grados, on the panoramic tenth-floor terrace of a hotel facing the City of Arts and Sciences: cocktails, cava and a chill-out atmosphere as the sun sets.
- CalaBlava Beach Pool & Rest, in La Pobla de Farnals: a pool, dining and music facing the sea, for a team day by the water.
Activity ideas
- Central Market and paella class: a visit to the market to choose the produce, then a class in which each group cooks its own paella, lasting about three and a half to four hours.
- Albufera by boat: an outing on the lake of the natural park, ending with a paella lunch in the village of El Palmar.
- Oceanogràfic: a visit to the aquarium of the City of Arts and Sciences, with group tickets for groups of twenty people or more.
Stand-up paddle in the Marina de Valencia or a sunset cruise complement this programme beautifully.
Your budget and our tailored proposal
The budget for a seminar in Valencia depends on the season, the hotel category, the size of the group and the transfers. A congress facing the palace, a seaside seminar and a retreat in Farnals each have their own balance.
Group rates are negotiated by our team with hotels and local partners. You receive a tailored proposal built around your dates, with a reply within 48 working hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest room in Valencia?
The Gran Salón Recatí at the Sercotel Sorolla Palace is the largest room in our selection for theatre-style seating, with 800 places. For large banquets, the Gran Olympia complex at the Olympia Hotel can host up to 1,200 people.
What is the best time for a seminar in Valencia?
Autumn and spring are ideal for working in town. Summer suits stays by the sea, and Fallas week, around 19 March, offers a festive atmosphere that we are happy to build your programme around.
How do guests reach the hotels from Valencia airport?
We arrange transfers from Valencia airport (VLC) to every hotel. The Olympia Hotel, in Alboraya, offers a direct link to the airport and to the Estación del Norte station.
Can a stay combine city and seaside?
Yes. A congress in town can extend into two days at Farnals or Las Arenas, with a water activity and a dinner facing the sea. We build the sequence with you.
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