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WHY VALENCIA?
city of light and colour
Valencia is one of the oldest cities in Spain, founded with the name of Valentia Edetanorum by about two thousand Roman settlers in 138 B.C. In the capital of TĂşria, you will expierence the perfect blend between tradition and modernity.
Along the streets of the city centre you can breathe its ancient history considered by great painters as the city of light and colour. Get lost among its people while enjoying its tranquil days and vibrant nightlife.
You will have a great time on our beaches and enjoy our unusual riverbed: a park more than 8 kilometers long that crosses the city and reaches the coast, full of basketball courts, football fields, bike routes, skating rinks, track fields and all kinds of activities you can imagine.
Valencia is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain and full of traditions that will win you over: the paella, the horchata, the fallas, the bonfires of San Juan on the beach, the fireworks, La tomatina festival from Buñol…are just some of the possibilities offered by this great city.
You can also find all the services you need, since Valencia is the third largest town in Spain, behind Madrid and Barcelona, with a population of 1,550,885 inhabitants, and communicated with the Spanish capital by high-speed train (AVE) in just 90 minutes.
Valencia in pictures
Cycle lane traffic light
Valencia’s cycle lane network is one of the best in Europe.
Albufera Lake
10 km from the city. It is pure nature.
Paella, the most famous traditional Valencian dish
Street paella contest.
Visit the old riverbed
The lively old riverbed winds through the city.
Curiosities from Valencia
It has one of the biggest historical centres in Europe.
A bike ride around El Saler
You can go from Valencia to the natural park El Saler by bike.
Malvarrosa Beach
You can get there by tram or bike from our school.
Traditional esparto grass basket
You will find many shops with traditional handmade products.
Calle de paz
Traditional Valencian street.
The Albufera viewpoint
Watching the sunset from here is a real gift.
Firecrackers
You either love them or hate them! There is no middle ground.
MascletĂ
From 1st to 19th March you can enjoy a daily mascletĂ (firecracker display) in Plaza del Ayuntamiento.
Sunsent in Sierra de Calderona, Valencia
Less than an hour’s drive from the city, you can enjoy this natural beauty.
The City of Arts and Sciences
Located in the Turia riverbed, it’s a short bike ride from the school.
Traditional Valencian dress
During Las Fallas festival, local people wear traditional Valencian dresses, making the city bright and colourful.
Cullera beach
It is really close to Valencia by car.
Plaza redonda
Located in Valencia’s old town.
A bike ride around Denia
You cannot miss Denia, a town one hour’s drive from Valencia.
Valencia’s Central Market
Tiles from the Central Market of Valencia.
Falla monument
March is the month of Las Fallas festival and you can see hundreds of monuments all over the city.
Cycle along the riverbed of Valencia
This riverbed winds through the whole city.
Plaza de la Virgen
Just a short walk from the school.
Traditional Valencian paella
We can recommend the best places in town to eat a paella.
View of the city from Serrano’s Towers
Climb to the top for an amazing view of our beautiful historical centre.
Benicassim Beach
Less than one hour from Valencia.
Traditional Valencian mosaic
You will find mosaics like this in many of the city’ buildings
“Bajoquetes”, typical mediterranean green beans
You will find fresh vegetables in our traditional local markets.
The City of Arts and Sciences
This is an architectural, cultural and entertainment complex of the city of Valencia.
Valencia in fallas
Don’t you know “las fallas” of Valencia yet?
Perhaps this is an excellent opportunity to come and learn Spanish at the same time as you get into the most important celebration that you could ever imagine. From the 15th to the 19th of March, Valencia is filled with tourists from all over the world (tripling of its population). La Llibreta organize special Fallas activities so you can enjoy this festivity to the fullest. We will wallk around the city and you will live the most intense festival of Europe like local people do.
VALENCIA en el blog
Valencia in 12 months
Valencia is a friendly city where you can find activities for all ages and tastes. No matter what time of year you come, the weather is always good to visit Valencia. Also, our city will give you enough options to enjoy 100%. Here are some of the activities you can do...
