Valencia

City

A city with more than 300 days of sunshine per year. Valencians are open-minded and friendly

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Valencia is a medium-sized city on the Mediterranean Coast and the third-largest city in Spain after Madrid and Barcelona.

You will discover a modern city brimming with culture and history, fabulous beaches, and a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Valencia is a safe city that is easy to get around.

The port of Valencia is the 5th busiest container port in the whole of Europe.

The historic city centre has sights of many old civilizations regarding the city treasures.

Valencia impresses its visitors with a friendly atmosphere and a taste of Mediterranean gastronomy.

Valencia is home to modern architecture embodied in the impressive area of the City of Arts and Sciences, local traditional delicious paella, and greenery of palm trees and orange grooves backgrounding the city.

Why Valencia is the best city to live and study Spanish in Spain

  • Valencia offers a great opportunity to combine a comfortable lifestyle and a culturally/historically rich experience.
  • Moreover, this city offers a great opportunity to participate in many cultural and artistic events year-round.
  • Stunning weather significantly compliments the outdoor activities in Valencia.
  • The center of Valencia is known for its marvelous architecture, many significant statues, and important city buildings.
  • Regarding social life, Valencia is a perfect place to experience traditional, local, and international cuisine in bars and restaurants.
  • The nightlife is also rich in disco bars and all types of nightclubs.
  • Valencians positively interact with the tourists and the city visitors and gladly show them around when needed.
  • Valencia offers an opportunity to live in a city that includes all the interesting and enriching experiences one could wish for. All age generations find places and sights that suit their taste.

The most popular sights, tourist attractions, and things to do and see in Valencia

  • Basilica of Virgen de Los Desamparados.
  • Bioparc of Valencia.
  • Central Market of Valencia.
  • Church of San Nicolás de Bari and San Pedro Mártir.
  • Dehesa del Saler beach.
  • El Miguelete Tower.
  • González Martí National Museum of Ceramics and Sumptuary Arts
  • Institute of Modern Art of Valencia IVAM.
  • La Malvarrosa beach.
  • Manises Square.
  • Marina Beach Club Marina.
  • Natural Park in Albufera.
  • The neighborhood of Carmen.
  • North Station.
  • Oceanographic.
  • Old Turia Riverbed.
  • Palau de la Música.
  • Plaza de la Reina.
  • Port of Valencia.
  • Regional Government Palace.
  • Round Square.
  • Santa Catalina Church.
  • Serranos Towers.
  • The City of Arts and Sciences.
  • Tower of Quart.
  • Valencia Cathedral.
  • Valencia Town Hall Square.

The most important events and festivals in Valencia

  • The Three Kings Parade on 5th January.
  • Saint Vicente the Martyr in January.
  • Moors & Christians Festival will be held in Ontinyent in February.
  • The Carnival in February.
  • Las Fallas 12-19 of March.
  • Easter Week in March-April.
  • Feast Day of Saint Vicente Ferrer is from March to April.
  • Our Lady of the Forsaken in May.
  • July Fair.
  • La Tomatina in August.
  • Festival of the Arts in June.
  • Valencia beach festival in May.
  • FIB Benicassim International Festival in July.
  • Arenal Sound Festival Valencia, in August.

Location

CityValencia
CountrySpain
Population (hab)791,413
Latitude39.470200
Longitude-0.376805
Altitude (m.a.s.l.)21

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Schools

Espanole International House Valencia

Espanole International House Valencia

IH Valencia accredited "Green School" committed to protecting the environment and located at the historic renovated Palacio Los Fernández de Córdova

Accommodation8Courses15
Taronja Spanish School

Taronja Spanish School

A highly professional Spanish language school in Valencia that is extremely fun, super cheerful and with a few crazy undertones.

Accommodation4Courses16