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Valencia, Spain

Landing Point · ES Spain

1 Connected Cables 39.4683°N 0.3770°W Spain
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ES
Country
39.47°
Latitude
0.38°
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Connected Cables

Cable Length RFS Status
Penbal-4 317 km 1991 Active

About Valencia, Spain

Valencia, Spain is a submarine cable landing point in Spain (coordinates 39.4683°, -0.3770°). It serves 3 submarine cable systems, making it a multi-cable landing site in Spain's international connectivity infrastructure.

Valencia, officially València, is the capital of the Valencian Community and the province of the same name in Spain. It is located on the banks of the Turia, on the east coast of the Iberian Peninsula on the Mediterranean Sea. With a population of 824,340, it is the third-largest city in Spain. The urban area of Valencia has 1.6 million people while the metropolitan region has 2.5 million. Wikipedia

Connected submarine cables

CableRFSLengthOwners
Oran-Valencia (ORVAL)2020770 kmAlgerie Telecom
Balalink2001274 kmIslaLink
Penbal-41991317 kmTelefonica

Operators landing at Valencia, Spain

Cables landing at Valencia, Spain are operated by 3 distinct consortium partners and carriers, including Algerie Telecom, IslaLink, Telefonica. Each cable is typically jointly owned by a consortium of tier-one carriers and hyperscale operators who share construction costs and capacity; the operator mix reflects both regional incumbents and global players with interest in the routes served by this landing point.

Connectivity profile

From Valencia, Spain, international traffic can reach 2 countries through 3 cable systems. Destinations include Algeria, Spain.

Monitoring status

No monitoring incidents were recorded on cables serving Valencia, Spain in the past 90 days — all connected systems remained within normal latency thresholds. Our monitoring network continuously samples latency from external probes to targets reachable via these cables.

About the cables

  • Oran-Valencia (ORVAL) (2020) — Oran-Valencia (ORVAL) is a point-to-point submarine cable linking Algeria and Spain. Landing at Algiers, Oran, Valencia, it provides a direct fiber-optic path between the two countries, serving as both a primary data route and a redundancy option for neighboring cable systems. Read more →
  • Balalink (2001) — Balalink is a submarine cable system operating within Spain, with landing points at Palma, Valencia. It provides dedicated submarine fiber capacity between these locations, supporting telecommunications, internet access, and enterprise connectivity. Read more →
  • Penbal-4 (1991) — Penbal-4 is a submarine cable system operating within Spain, with landing points at Ibiza, Mallorca, Valencia. It provides dedicated submarine fiber capacity between these locations, supporting telecommunications, internet access, and enterprise connectivity. Read more →

Submarine cable data from TeleGeography. Geographic context from Wikipedia. Monitoring metrics updated continuously by GeoCables.

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FAQ

Which submarine cables land at Valencia, Spain?
Three submarine cable systems land in Valencia: Oran-Valencia (ORVAL), Penbal-4, and Balalink.
When was the first cable laid in Valencia, Spain?
The first cable to land in Valencia was part of the Oran-Valencia (ORVAL) system, which came online in 2013.
Which oceans and seas does this landing point bridge?
This landing point bridges the Mediterranean Sea, connecting Europe with North Africa.
Who are the notable operators of the cables that land in Valencia?
The operators of the cables include Orange S.A. for Oran-Valencia (ORVAL) and Telefónica for Penbal-4 and Balalink.
Why is this specific place chosen as a submarine cable landing point?
Valencia was chosen due to its strategic location on the Mediterranean coast, providing easy access to both European and North African markets. The area also benefits from stable regulatory environments that support international connectivity.

Landing Point

  • CountryES Spain
  • Coordinates39.4683°N 0.3770°W
  • Connected Cables1

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