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Valencia Culture and Language

Overview

Situated on Spain's eastern coast, Valencia is emerging as one of the country's most exciting and vibrant cities, making it an excellent destination for Spanish language students.

A visit to the central market is a perfect opportunity for your students to practise their Spanish, and of course, sample Valencia's most famous dish: paella! Its gothic architecture flourishes throughout the city, meanwhile the City of Arts & Sciences and its range of museums make for interesting and engaging visits. Its historical Old Quarter and stunning beach are beautiful places to explore in the Spanish sunshine.

Our Suggested Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Flight from the UK to Valencia and transfer to accommodation.

    Spend the afternoon relaxing at La Malvarrosa beach! 

    Stroll along Puerto de Valencia & Paseo Marítimo, Valencia's refurbished harbour and once home to Formula 1!

  2. Day 2

    Visit the Mercado Central, one of the oldest European markets where you will find about 400 small merchants. Time for your students to put their Spanish to the test!

    Wander around the narrow streets of Valencia's Old Quarter, visit the famous Plaza Redonda and the historical Plaza de la Virgen, once the forum of Roman Valencia. 

    Visit the Museo Fallero and learn more about Valencia's most famous celebration - Las Fallas!

  3. Day 3

    Travel back in time with a visit to the Museo de Prehistoria, which showcases exhibitions on the Paleolithic to the Visigoths period.  

    Spend an afternoon at the largest urban complex in Europe, the exciting City of Arts and Sciences. The architecture is simply stunning and the impressive museums are crammed with interactive exhibits - a must-see!

    Enjoy a traditional Spanish evening meal at a local restaurant.

  4. Day 4

    Climb the steps to the top of "El Miguelete" tower at the Catedral de Valencia for breathtaking views of the city.

    Enjoy some free time in the Turia Gardens, one of Spain's biggest urban parks. It runs through the city along nine kilometres of green space, surrounding the former River Turia.

    Return flight to the UK.

School Trip Accommodation

Accommodation

We use safe and secure accommodation especially suited to schools. Our accommodation is usually 2*/3* or youth hostel standard and provides a perfect base for enjoying your tour. All accommodation we use is audited, and our auditing regime is verified by independent experts.