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Basketball in Valencia Spain

Basketball in Valencia Spain

Although football is the clear favourite amongst the people of Valencia and probably Spain, Basketball is a close second.

Basketball is very popular amongst the Spanish and the region of Valencia has 2 teams that compete in the national league as well as the European league, which is only bettered by the NBA in the USA.

 

Pamesa Valencia Basketball is one of the teams located in the region, in Valencia City. The official page of Pamesa www.pamesabasket.com/eng/home.asp offers some options in English and includes all information on how to get there, the stadium, photos, history and much much more.

 

 

 

 

 

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Etosa Alicante Basketball is the other big team in the region situated in Alicante, and plays in the top league in close competition with Pamesa.

Formally known as Lucentum Baloncesto Alicante, their web page offers similar things as Pamesa but unfortunately it is only in Spanish. For those who feel your Spanish is up to scratch, here is the chance to test it! www.cblucentum.com/

 

Whether you live in the region or are only visiting on holiday, Basketball in Spain is a very enjoyable experience and offers a great atmospshere at every game, so please pop-down to Valencia or Alicante to see for yourself.

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Created: 2006-05-30 16:10:26 | Updated: 2006-05-31 09:47:09

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