Valencia MotoGP 9th to 12th November 2012

Introduction

The Valencia motogp is the last round on the race calendar. Held at the amazing Ricado Tormo circuit, situated just outside Valencia, this is the big one. Up to 140,000 fanatical motogp fans will pack the circuit. The grandstands are arranged in a giant amphitheatre around the track giving great views of the race action. The Valencia atmosphere is unlike any other race. Its a celebration of everything that is good about Spain, life and Motogp.

Hotel

Hotel La Villa
Traditional Spanish Rustic Hotel
in the Medieval Plaza of Requena

You're sure to enjoy your stay in Requena, an important wine town inland from Valencia. In the small ancient square is our family run hotel. We have reserved the entire hotel for our guests. Think of your stay as an exclusive MotoExpress house party.
La Villa is traditionally Spanish and well appointed. In the evening we dine around large tables arranged the length of the restaurant. Great food and complementary bottles of wine help the conversation flow long into the night.

Ticket choice

Our consecutively numbered tickets ensure you sit with your partner and the rest of the MotoExpress group. Directly behind your grandstand are large and numerous catering facilities. Also a multitude of merchandising outlets for those must have T shirts and caps.
The Valencia circuit is unique. Similar to a football stadium, the grandstands surround the entire race track. It's hard to describe the atmosphere, you need to be there. But imagine a sun baked football stadium with a packed fervent crowd of 140,000 Spanish fans. Than add the excitement of MotoGP bikes followed by the shock and awe of the biggest fireworks ever. You're now getting close to understanding Valencia!

North grandstand (Yellow)
Situated as the name suggests at the north end of stadium circuit. This is the biggest and main grandstand. In a circuit renowned for incident and drama, most of the overtaking takes place at the first turn following the start / finish straight and on the entrance into Doohan curve.  Both directly in front of your grandstand.
 At Valencia you don't really need huge Video Walls to keep you up to date with all the race action, you can see it all from your seat. But you have one and it's useful during the qualifying sessions.

Highlights

Valencia end of season celebration

140,000 Spanish fans will descend on the Ricardo Tormo circuit. The atmosphere outside the circuit from sunrise is terrific, whilst inside it's fiesta time! This is motogp Spanish style! The biggest firework explosions ever.  Mexican waves, Grandstand singing of 'Ole, Ole, Ole, Ole'.  If there is a Spanish victory in any class the celebrations take on a new dimension! After the race is finished, head for the huge catering tents located just outside circuit exits. Mix with the friendly Spaniards and savour the atmosphere that is unique to the Valencia motogp.

Requena the ancient wine town

Requena is the real Spain the travel writers are yet to discover. An important wine town, many of Spain's most notable wines are produced here. Our hotel is situated in the preserved historic centre. Sit outside the hotel with glass of wine in hand and witness a Spanish way life that you may had thought no longer existed.

Welcome Reception... party in the crypt

Meet your fellow MotoGP guests at our fun reception party. Talk about the season passed and the race to come. A little later it's time for the first of the weekends dinner parties.  These are superb fun evenings. You'll soon understand why so many MotoExpress guests return year after year for this end of season festival.

Hotel La Villa get-together

Each evening we night dine around large tables arranged along the length of the hotels restaurant. Three course dinners with free wine are served. For many guests this the highlight of the weekend. Great company, great conversations!

Extra Days

Your hotel in Requena is situated ideally situated for exploring the Valencian region so take advantage of our special MotoExpress extra night rates and transform your MotoGP weekend into a wonderful Spanish adventure.

Getting there

For this event you should book flights to Valencia or Alicante airport. The cost of the flights are not included in the event price. Note that there are many more cheap flights to Alicante than Valencia. Hotel to Valencia airport = 35 miles Hotel to Alicante airport = 100 miles

Airport transfers

Transfers from Valencia airport to and from your hotel can be added as a cost option during the booking process. The transfers are normally specific to your flight although we will consolidate with other similarly timed flights of other guests. (sorry but we can not arrange transfers from Alicante)

 

Previous year's photos

Here is small selection of photos from previous Valencia events.

During the race weekend we capture the spirit of the event in photos which we publish on our Photo Album for your lasting enjoyment.

You can access all our event photos by clicking the following link. Motoexpress Photo Album

What you've said

Dear John and Linda,
Just a short note to say thanks - great weekend, great circuit, great company and great racing!!
Regards,
Peter Cook

Hi John & Linda,
Just a quick note so say thanks for a great time at Valencia.
We would have loved to go on the Monaco trip, but Tony is already booked to go to the TT and the dates clash, but we hope to book for the following year!
Thanks for being great company on the Thursday, just a shame that John overdid the tapas at lunch time!!!!
We would love to book up again and hope that we can again arrive a day earlier and stay the extra night – it worked out very well.
Thanks again for all you efforts, making the weekend truly memorable
Chrissy

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