Vincci Hotels

Spa
Vincci Frontaura offers you a modern and complete spa, including a cold pool, bubble pool, waterfall pool (all of which use active oxygen disinfection), sauna, Turkish bath, ice grotto and massage…and whatever else you need, in combination with ancient oriental techniques, to enjoy water’s relaxing and therapeutic power .
 
Gym
Being away from home is no reason to forget about health and fitness, so you can round out your stay with a visit to the gym, which is thoroughly equipped with the latest in fitness machinery. A 42” LCD screen, along with a racks, towels and changing room service will make going to the gym easier.

Outdoor aquatic area-Terrace
If you wish to round out your day with a bit of open air relaxation, check out the outdoor aquatic area. Water, sun, and deckchairs will make for a pleasant afternoon, whether you are accompanied or alone.

Museums

National Sculpture Museum
In this museum, you will find famous, polychrome, religious sculptures created by masters such as Juan de Juni and Gregorio Fernandez, which will be the protagonists of Valladolid’s Holy Week.
 
Herreriano Patio Museum
Contemporary exhibition in one of the cloisters of the ancient San Benito monastery

Oriental Museum
Spain's best collection of art from the Far East. It is located in the Real Colegio, built, beginning in 1759, using the plans of the architect Ventura Rodriguez

Casa-Museo de Colon
A museum dedicated to Christopher Columbus, installed in a house belonging to the family at its request. In the museum, one finds 16th century furniture, a collection of ceramic pieces, a display of Americanist art, models of ships, books, and navigation instruments in an exhibit which seeks to evoke the conquest's historical significance.

Science Museum
With its temporary and permanent science and educational exhibits, this didactic, conceptually based, interactive museum for the masses features a playful atmosphere.

Tapas
Valladolid’s central area and the area around the main square are popular on account of the numerous bars and pleasant atmosphere for indulging in tapas, and wines, as well as on account of its outdoor eating areas, where one can savour regional bar snacks and house specialities.
Ask our receptionists, who will always be able to guide you towards an authentic Castilian culinary experience.

Bullfights
If you are a bullfighting fan, visit the Valladolid bullring, whose building materials consist of stone, brick, iron and wood. Located right on the Paseo Zorilla, it was designed by the architect, Teodosio Torres and was inaugurated in 1890.
The 2007 season runs throughout the month of September with the festival of the Virgin of Saint Lawrence and during the month of August with the Festival of Saint Peter Regalado.
Next to the bullring ticket offices, one finds the new bullfighting Museum.

Shopping
Valladolid, the capital of Castile and Leon, is now a large and modern city, in which the most important and well known companies and boutiques are present. While on an afternoon stroll, one can take the occasion to do some "shopping" on Santiago street, on the street parallel to it known as Maria de Molina, as well as on streets running perpendicular to these.

Events

Calderon Theatre
One can enjoy a varied, and continuous programme of theatre, ballet, opera, musicals and exhibits.

Auditorium and Fairgrounds
Throughout the year, events, conventions and fairs such as Intur or Alimentaria or held

Exhibits
There are temporary and permanent exhibits in the Herreriano Patio Museum, the Science Museum, and the National Museum of Sculpture…

Film:
International Film Week in Valladolid is one of the oldest and most consolidated Festivals held in Europe. Popularly known as SEMINCI, the Valladolid Festival is open to all types of film (full length films, short films, fiction, documentaries, series, film school productions…), with programming criteria which emphasize rigor and diversity in the selection process.
Valladolid’s 52nd International Film Week will be held from October 26 to November 3, 2007.

Wineries
For wine lovers and those desirous of soaking up the culture and flavour of the area, famous wineries can be visited in the Penafiel and Rueda area. We recommend contacting the winery in order to confirm visits and schedules.