New Year´s Eve & The Three Kings´ celebrations in Spain
In Spain, Christmas is just the beginning of the festive season and it’s far from the only important celebration. For many Valencians and Spaniards, the real highlight of the holidays comes after Christmas, with Nochevieja (New Year’s Eve) and El Día de Los Reyes (Three Kings´ day) a treasured tradition that holds even greater significance […]
A Q&A with one of our Spanish teachers!
Hi Rocío! Before we begin with some of the questions, let´s start with you introducing yourself and maybe you can also tell us about what you do in your spare time when you aren´t teaching. Hi!! Yeah, sure. Well as you know, my name is Rocio, I am 26 years old and I work at […]
All about Valencia´s Nativity scenes and Christmas traditions
One of the most enchanting traditions during the Christmas season in Valencia is the display of belenes (nativity scenes). These detailed nativity scenes showing the birth of Jesus are more than just religious symbols; they are a celebration of craftsmanship, creativity, and the festive spirit that fills the city. Nativity scenes in Valencia have […]
A Q&A with one of our internship students!
Today, our blog features a Q&A with one of our current internship students, Hannah. We sat down with her to get the inside scoop on her current internship and her experience with the overall program. We asked her about her co-workers, the work environment, and her most valuable moments since arriving in Valencia. Let’s see […]
A taste of Valencia: Classic Christmas dishes and desserts
As you’ve already seen with the Christmas lights, markets, and decorations, the holiday season in Valencia is a time of vibrant celebrations, rich in tradition, culture, and, of course, delicious food and drink. While many regions in Spain have their own unique Christmas customs, Valencia offers a distinctive blend of dishes and traditions that reflect […]
A Q&A with one of our High School students
For today´s blog, we sat down with Andrea, who is participating in our High School program. This program is a bit different to both our Spanish courses and internships as it offers students the opportunity to spend a semester or an entire academic year at a Spanish school. This experience allows them to advance academically […]
The ultimate guide to Valencia’s 2024 Christmas markets
The holiday season has officially arrived in Valencia and you can really feel the festive magic in the air. Last week, the city lit up its streets with beautiful Christmas lights and you can now see the iconic Christmas tree proudly standing in the Town Hall square. As well as the glowing lights, Valencia´s Christmas […]
Inside our Spanish courses: A Q&A with past and present students
We know that choosing a language course can be tough – with so many options and considerations, its hard to know for sure that it will really be the right fit for you. To help you out a bit, we interviewed one of our past students and also one of our current students. They have […]
All about the Christmas Lights Switch-on in Valencia!
Every December, the streets of Valencia come alive with dazzling displays of Christmas lights, marking the official start of the city’s festive season. This year, the lights will be brighter and more beautiful than ever and the anticipation really is greater than ever. Valencia´s Christmas lights switch-on ceremony, known as El Encendido de las Luces […]
