Royal Marina and beaches

Designed by David Chipperfield and Spain's own Fermín Vázquez, and inaugurated for the America's Cup. It takes the form of large balconies suspended over the sea. From these platform-like structures you can watch the sun set behind the Juan Carlos I Royal Marina – a true delight for the senses. Both inside and dotted around outside you'll find some of the best restaurants and watering holes in the city.

A symbol of Valencian modernism, it is elaborately adorned with reliefs that allude to trade and shipping as well as polychrome ceramic mosaics depicting typical Valencian themes. Inside is where such events as the Feria de la Tapa, as well as concerts with performances by various international groups take place.

The rotating bridge forms part of the Formula 1 race track. Split into two 'arms', each rotates towards one side of the canal.

This neoclassical design dominates the entrance to the port and the Juan Carlos I Marina. Currently, it is used as an exhibition room for temporary exhibitions. Its façades are in traditional neo-Plateresque design.

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