View of Valencia from the Serranos Towers

The city of light and colour

Why Valencia?

Valencia is one of Spain’s oldest cities, where your school will find the perfect blend of tradition and modernity.

More than 8 km of gardens and activities in the former riverbed
Unique traditions: the Fallas, paella and the San Juan bonfires
Beaches just a short distance from the city centre
Only 90 minutes from Madrid by AVE high-speed train

Valencia is one of Spain’s oldest cities. It was founded as Valentia Edetanorum by around two thousand Roman settlers in 138 BC. In this city on the River Turia, your school will find the perfect blend of tradition and modernity.

As you walk through the city centre, you can feel Valencia’s rich history all around you. Celebrated by great painters as the city of light and colour, Valencia invites you to wander through its streets, enjoy the calm of its days and experience the excitement of its nightlife and festivals.

You will have a wonderful time on our beaches and exploring our remarkable former riverbed: a park stretching for more than 8 kilometres through the city towards the coast, filled with basketball courts, football pitches, cycle paths, skating areas, athletics tracks and almost every activity you can imagine.

Valencia is one of Spain’s most beautiful cities and is full of traditions that will win you over: paella, horchata, the Fallas, the San Juan bonfires on the beach, fireworks and La Tomatina in Buñol are just some of the experiences this wonderful city has to offer.

You will also find all the services and amenities you need, as Valencia is Spain’s third-largest city, after Madrid and Barcelona, with a population of 1,550,885. It is also connected to the Spanish capital by AVE high-speed train in just 90 minutes.

Gallery

Valencia in pictures

**Cycle lane traffic light in Valencia**Valencia has one of the best cycle lane networks in Europe.

**Albufera lagoon**Just 10 km from the city, this is nature at its purest.

**Valencian paella being prepared**A street paella competition.

**View of the former riverbed**Valencia is crossed by an enormous garden full of life.

**A detail of Valencia**Valencia has one of the largest historic centres in Europe.

**Cycling through El Saler**You can cycle from Valencia to El Saler Natural Park.

**Malvarrosa Beach**You can get there from our school by bike or tram.

**Traditional esparto grass basket**You will find plenty of shops selling handmade products.

**Calle de la Paz**A traditional Valencian street.

**Albufera viewpoint**Watching the sunset from here is a truly special experience.

**Firecrackers**You will either love them or hate them. There is no in-between.

**Mascletà in Plaza del Ayuntamiento**From 1 to 19 March, you can enjoy a daily mascletà in Plaza del Ayuntamiento.

Sunset in Valencia’s Sierra Calderona mountains — **Sunset in the Sierra Calderona**You can enjoy this beautiful scenery less than an hour from Valencia.

**City of Arts and Sciences**It is located in the former Turia riverbed, and you can cycle there from the school.

Detail of traditional Valencian fallera dresses — **Fallera dresses**During Fallas week, Valencians wear traditional dress, filling the city with light and colour.

**Cullera Beach**Just a short drive from Valencia.

**Plaza Redonda**Located in Valencia’s historic centre.

**Cycling in Dénia**Dénia is a town you should not miss, just an hour’s drive from Valencia.

Valencia Central Market — **Central Market**Tiles at Valencia’s Central Market.

**Fallas monument**March is the month of the Fallas, when hundreds of monuments appear throughout the city.

Cycling through Valencia’s former riverbed — **Cycling through the former riverbed**Valencia’s former riverbed runs right through the city.

**Plaza de la Virgen**Just a short walk from our school.

**Valencian paella**We will recommend the best restaurants for enjoying an authentic paella.

View of the city from the Serranos Towers — **View from the Serranos Towers**Climb to the top and take in the beauty of our historic centre.

**Benicàssim Beach**A beach less than an hour from Valencia.

Traditional Valencian mosaic — **Traditional mosaic**You will find mosaics like this in many buildings throughout the city.

A selection of Mediterranean green beans — **Fresh vegetables**You will find fresh vegetables in the city’s traditional markets.

Tradition

Have you experienced Valencia’s Fallas yet?

This could be the perfect opportunity to come and learn Spanish while immersing yourself in one of the most spectacular celebrations of light and sound you could ever imagine. From 15 to 19 March, Valencia welcomes visitors from all over the world, and its population can grow to three times its usual size.

La Llibreta organises a special Spanish programme so that you can make the most of the San José festivities. We will explore the city with you, allowing you to experience one of Europe’s most exciting festivals from the inside.

Find out more about the Fallas →

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