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The Valencian Community, or the Valencian Country, is an autonomous community of Spain. It is the fourth most populous autonomous community after Andalusia, Catalonia and Madrid with more than 4.9 million inhabitants. Its homonymous capital Valencia is the third largest city and metropolitan area in Spain. It is located along the Mediterranean coast on the east side of the Iberian peninsula. It borders with Catalonia to the north, Aragon and Castilla–La Mancha to the west, and Murcia to the south. The Valencian Community consists of three provinces which are Castellón, Valencia and Alicante.
Restaurants in Valencian Country
1. Hispania, escuela de espanol
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 52 reviews
Hispania, escuela de espanol is one of the most popular Spanish Schools in Spain & Latin America, recognized by the most reputated quality accreditations for language schools & winner of the most prestigious awards in the Study Travel Industry. Now, studens can choose if they want to do General Spanish Courses or also they can enjoy a unique & very fun activity, combining our lessons “outside of the classroom” with activities & tourisctic visits in the city of Valencia. Enjoy a fantastic experience with us during your stay in Valencia! Experimental Lessons – 1 Day It is an activity that combines Spanish Lessons with activities & visits around Valencia city, so students can learn Spanish while visiting touristic places in the city. Price per student: - Group of 3 - 5 students: 4 hours - Group of 6 - 10 students: 4 hours Tour with Segway Tour + Spanish Lessons This activity combines a touristic tour in a Segway in Valencia with Spanish Lessons. Learn Spanish while visiting the most popular places in Valencia !
Reviewed By 697lunat - Ottawa, Canada
Hi went to that Spanish school for a month. I don’t think you can find better Spanish school. The staff and the teacher were awsome. The teachers I follow courses with were excellent and they knew their grammar very well. Being a teacher myself, I know what is a good teacher and in that school they are all good. I worked with a lot of them because I travel a lot during the week end and missed often Friday and Monday and I had to make up the hours missed. The school was so good to accommodate me with all the hours missed. The students are put first. The staff was always pleasant with students and ready to help. I had a little problem with my first room, they changed my room and gave me way more then I did ask for to compensate me. I am sure that school is the best even if I never go to other school. They make you feel like a big family. Teachers are very fun also. Maria, Sarah and Marie Josée were so funny and excellent teachers. I will miss that school. If I need another course one day, I will choose Hispania without a doubt but they are so good teachers that I will never need another course. :))). Sylvie
2. Taronja School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 110 reviews
In 2004 Eva, Fernando and Maxi (childhood friends) decided to start a business that would be a reflection of themselves: A very professional school that would be, at the same time, very fun, happy and a little crazy. After several years, TARONJA has become their passion, their life and their own daughter. That’s the way you’ll feel here, as if you were at home, (or even better)!
Reviewed By Becky111
I am just back from a week in Valencia studying Spanish at Taronja School. This is a beautiful boutique school. The team at reception are helpful and I loved their speed in replying to emails - they are very good at that. Prior to my visit, as I was travelling solo, I asked questions about the school, the lessons, the type of classes and ages as I was looking for something suitable to over 30 y/o, the accommodation, additional dates and Valencia in general and they were always happy to answer at the speed of light! They are very good at that and it helps when you are in front of your computer, you are tryng to book a flight and you need a quick answer. The school Right in the middle of the city centre, great location, near bars, coffee shops, restaurants, metro, bus, taxis, everything really. The entrance is quite understated, the school is located at the first floor of a building. Every class is decorated differently and all have air-con whichis great at this time of the year, when the tempretaure in Valencia is above 32 degree celsius everyday. All the teachers I had this week were very nice (Isabel, Manu, Sonia), friendly, helpful and they really ensured that we learnt from this experience. The teaching is not based on any book, we were provided with a handout and additional pages during the week to cover the areas which we were going to explore during each lesson. All lessons are interactive with plenty of opportunity to ask 'preguntas' (questions). Internet is used in the school by the teachers to explain words or provide images and other digital tools are also used to write as a board (instead of the out of fashion board and marker). Classes are small, I was in a class of 9. I know that some of the people I met there were in classes of 6 so the classes are of a reasonable small size which is good and allows the teacher to provide full attention to all. Classes last 50 minutes each. You would usually have 2 teachers a day, one for the first two hours of 50 mins each and the second for the remaining 2 hours of 50 mins each. Oh yes, once you get to your class forget your language as all the teachers will speak to you in Spanish only, which is fine and correct in the approach as you are there to learn Spanish. However, if you are totally unable to understand a meaning of a word or a sentence they will try to tell you the equivalent in English or Italian or French to heelp you. You may have a T1 or T2 programme. T1 - Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning classes, Tuesday and Thursday afternoon class. T2 - the other way round. I had a T1. If you want to go to museums or go shopping it may be worth booking some additional days in Valencia so that you will have entire days to visit them as it is a little difficult when you have classes in the morning or the afternoon, you would just be rushing around and the majority of the museums close at 13:00 for the day or some reopen at 16:00 but only few of them. Weekly activities I did not participate in all the activities as some were aimed at the younger crowd (I'm not old, just in my early 30s but what may be fun for a 17/18 y/o may be less fun for a 30 y/o - however, it is always great to mix with all ages) but the ones I participated in were the following: Noche the tapas - Monday: A little bar not far from the school (can't remember the name) with seats outside-only. One drink included with your 'tapa' but you could not choose which tapas to go for as you were given what came from the kitchen so it was more about luck. I was fine as I am not allergic to any food but one of the girls in my group was allergic to dairy products and she got a ham and Cheese croquette which she could not eat...so I and the rest of the group helped her...what are friends for!!! Fiesta de bienvenida con paella - Tuesday This party for all newcomers was a great idea, a great opportunity to meet other students and the teachers, in a location near the beach. We all met in front of the school and then we all went to the metro, we all bought tickets and then we got to the other end and got the tram, then we walked a bit and got to the location of this bar. The idea per se is very nice but I think more can be done in relation to the place where the 'fiesta' takes place. The bar was just a little run down, the drinks were cheap but we all complained about the quality of them. The Sangria tasted bad, the white wine we wondered why it was sold with ice (?) and tasted bad anyway, a mojito was prepared from a mixer so forget mint leaves, brown sugar etc there was none of that so it didn't taste like a mojito but like something with a little bit of rum and the chupitos (shot) were of an unknown taste. The paella was nice, there was a meat and a vegetarian option. The music was ok, some was from the 90s (not a problem for those over 30 y/o!) but generally fine. I think Taronja should consider other options when organising this party in terms of the bar and the quality of the service provided by the bar. The idea of the party is great but the bar...'not so great'. Noche de Orchata and historia - Wednesday The Horchata is a typical Valencian drink made with chufas. It looks milky but it's not as it is made of a root (I think). It tastes nice, it is very sweet and it is supposed to be had with fartons which to me are like sweet light bread, to be dipped in the Horchata. We all met in front of the school with Vito (he is a cool man!) and walked to Mercado de Colon to taste the Horchata, oh, yes, with a little bit of history of some buildings in between. There are several bars were you can have the Horchata in the Mercado so we did not all have to be in the same location. I think we sat in 'Daniel', it was ok. There were other activities organised by Taronja during the remaining days but I and some others opted out and did our own thing! 30Hood - group for 30+ y/o - great concept and a WhatsApp group was created for 30hood to share ideas, activities etc. However, may be Taronja could consider putting together some activities which may be suitable for those in their 30s? Just a thought... Accommodation I booked a single room with the school. Taronja provided all the details, map etc of the school, very good service. I had to pick up the keys from a specific location, a beautiful yellow building nowhere near a metro station so you could either come out of Angel Aguillera metro and walk to the building (about 15 minutes walk) or get the taxi service provided by the school at 55 euros or also get a taxi from the aiport which should cost about 25, 26 euros. When I got to the building I was given the keys for the house and my room and some bedsheets. I was based in Ruzafa. I waited for a taxi which took me to Ruzafa and costed just over 6 euros. My room was beautiful, large, massive window, double bed, a wordrobe, a sofa a big table for at least 4 people, 4 chairs, 2 side tables and lamps. The only issue was the lack of a fan. Valencia is extremely warm in this period and I believe that fans should be provided. Although the room was big the heat made nights and even the the day uncomfortable. A fan or air con should be provided. My room was quite big but I had a look at that of my other flat-mate/student, I think it was half the size of mine and not very spacious, there was also another room which was an inbetween size. I think I was lucky with the room but I guess what you get may depend on availability. The apartment had 5 rooms but only 3 were in use, there was no leaving room which was a shame as we had to stand in the corridor to have a chat. The kitchen was very small and would have been impractical if all rooms were taken and all were using the kitchen at once. Luckily it never happened! The apartment had 2 bathrooms which was quite good and we never queued. However, one of the locks in one of the batrooms didn't work so you had to ensure that you made people aware that you were in there - not an issue though...although may be it is best if this is repaired. Ruzafa is a very nice area for bars, restaurants and there is a nice covered market, Mercado De Ruzafa where you can buy fruit, veg, meat and fish. It is smaller than the central market and there is no sit down bar/restaurant inside of the one in Ruzafa but it is equally good. The apartment was at a 15 minutes walk to the school, the distance was ok or you could take a bus, line 7, to Xativa which is 1 minute away from the school and the center of Valencia or 2 minutes from Placa de Ayuntamento. All in a all a great school and I had a great time!!! The teachers are great and the staff at reception are lovely and helpful.
3. Mi Paella En El Huerto
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5.0 based on 263 reviews
We offer you the experience of cooking an authentic paella of Valencia and enjoying the pleasures of our gastronomy in a sea of sensations. The warmth of the farmhouse and the beautiful scenery, introduces us to the real Valencian environment. It is the ideal space for cooking your paella and enjoying the pleasures of our lands.
4. Escuela de Arroces y Paella Valenciana
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5.0 based on 1,166 reviews
THIS PAELLA SCHOOL WORKSHOP IS CONCEIVED TO ENTERTAIN YOU AND MAKE YOU LEARN We’ll provide you the best experience that you will always remember when telling your family and friends once at home. Cooking Paella is the most remarkable Valencian experience, not only at culinary level but also at a social level. Family and friends gather around a Paella while the cooking process, enjoying a good conversation until the moment to share table and dish with them. The goal of la Escuela is to share this unique experience with everyone who visits us, either individually or as a group, learning to cook one of the most important dishes of world cuisine in a festive atmosphere. Our facilities are ready to accommodate all kinds of groups, friends meetings, bachelor/bachelorette parties, family activities, team building sessions for business, gastronomic meetings, incentive programs, etc.
Reviewed By M_and_K_NYC - Edgewater, United States
Fantastic experience learning how to make traditional Paella Valenciana. The class started with an informative trip to the market and then fun instruction on a hands on class. Highly recommend! Nothing that I would change. If you like paella this is a must do. Take some extra time to find the class location unless you are familiar with the city.
5. Club Hipico Benissa
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
Through our qualified Instructors we can offer a variety of equestrian disciplines on our Purebred Spanish horse, to students of all levels and abilities. ◾Courses for beginners ◾Hacks out on country tracks ◾dressage and show jumping lessons ◾Horse´s training ◾Livery We speak spanish, english, German, french and russian.
6. My First Paella Experiencias Gastronomicas
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5.0 based on 118 reviews
Somos un espacio gastronómico. Ofrecemos clases de paella, cocina mediterránea (tapas típicas) y experiencias gastronómicas en cocina abierta. Nuestro objetivo es que tengas una experiencia inolvidable Y que siempre recuerde el ingrediente más importante: ¡divertirse!
7. Pacocinillas
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
Grill Academy Valencia, es un espacio al aire libre donde difundir la cultura de cocina a la barbacoa. Este espacio cuenta con un aula para realizar elaboraciones y una amplia terraza exterior donde se despliega toda la gama Weber. Desde barbacoas electricas, de gas o carbon hasta el novedoso Smoker Mountain Cooker. Despierta el griller que hay en ti y ven a cocinar con nosotros.
8. More than Food
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5.0 based on 50 reviews
WE ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED INDEFINITELY DUE TO THE COVID-19 SITUATION. STAY HOME & STAY HEALTHY! We do a variety of culinary workshops. For travelers visiting Valencia, we have Paella workshops as well as other traditional dishes from Valencia. We do these workshops in English or Spanish. Workshops are hands-on and explained carefully so that you can make paella at home. Our workshops include participatory cooking class, recipes, a sit-down lunch/dinner at our family style table, your first two drinks included; beer, wine and other refreshments.
Reviewed By H7615WUmarianv
We had a great time with Juan and Sara. Very friendly and a great atmosphere! If you want a nice evening go there!
9. Creative Tennis
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
The tennis school Creative Tennis,with Head Coach Jan Kindtner, offers throughout the whole year tennis lessons in the Club de Tenis Benissa. In a charming location, between Calpe, Benissa, Moraira and Javea, tourists, overwinterers and residents here find themselves in the best circumstances to improve their tennis.
10. Quality Tours Mariola
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5.0 based on 74 reviews
Agencia de excursiones escolares y visitas guiadas en Alcoy y también en la Comunitat Valenciana y la Región de Murcia. Las mejores experiencias.
