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Accessible getaways abroad: Accessible Valencia

The Romans founded Valencia originally as a kind of retirement home for their bravest warriors. And it’s not hard to see why plenty of people would have fought hard to try and end up here.

It’s a beautiful, historic city and one of the oldest on the Iberian continent. It is also often unfairly overlooked, thanks to its noisy Catalan neighbour, Barcelona. So, here is Quingo Scooters’ take on the best things to do in the city of Valencia.

Gaze in awe at some incredible Gothic architecture

Valencia is a city built on trade and La Lonja, the silk exchange building from the late 1400s, is an excellent illustration of how wealthy it has been over the years.

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Accessible getaways abroad: Accessible Hamburg

From the rich merchants to the working class sailors who have visiting the city over the centuries, Hamburg has long been a city of contrasts. Today, it is an accessible, modern city with a rich maritime history. It is a great place to visit for a few days, whatever your mobility needs, and is packed with plenty of historical and cultural highlights. So, here is Quingo Scooters’ take on the very best places to visit in the north German port city of Hamburg.

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Accessible getaways abroad: Accessible Geneva

French-speaking Geneva is one of Europe’s most unique cities. It is the headquarters of many international organisations. But it is also a real crossroads: a place where many different people and cultures have made their home. These influences all make for a fascinating getaway.

Most importantly, it is a city that those of us who use wheelchairs and mobility scooters also find easy to get around. So, here is Quingo Scooters’ run down of some of the very best places to visit in wonderful Geneva.

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Accessible getaways abroad: Accessible Athens

Once one of the most important cities of the ancient world, Athens is obviously still a huge draw for those of us with a passion for history. From the Acropolis itself to the Temple of Hephaestus, there are plenty of incredible historical sites to keep you busy.

But the modern city of Athens is also about a lot more than just the ruins of the past. Great food, wonderful museums and galleries (many of which are accessible) and friendly people make this a great getaway.

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Accessible getaways abroad: Accessible Prague

Situated right in the heart of Europe, the beautiful city of Prague has to be on any list of great European getaways. Historic churches, secret gardens, an imposing castle, fascinating museums and beautiful bridges: Prague has it all. For many years, the city was not the most accessible for travellers with different mobility needs, but happily the situation has improved considerably in recent years. So, here is our guide to visiting the very best sites in Prague for those of us who use a mobility scooter.

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