Valencia: A Photo Essay…The Mediterranean City of Culture

Valencia combines urban life and a relaxed, seaside atmosphere that offers endless cultural activities. Located the same distance from Barcelona and Madrid, this Mediterranean gem is only a short ferry ride or flight from the Balearic Islands of Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca, and Formentera.

As an ISA Valencia student you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a number of organized excursions and cultural activities such as taking part in a scavenger hunt, volunteering with local organizations, touring the outskirts of the city by bicycle and visiting the City of Arts and Sciences–amongst many others! For more information, visit the ISA Valencia Culture Corner.

ISA Valencia students reading scavenger hunt clues


Plaza de la Virgen


ISA tour of the City of Arts and Sciences


Falleras. Photo courtesy of ISA Valencia Director, Manuel Gutierrez


Fireworks during Fallas. Photo courtesy of ISA student, Manfred Brugger


La MascletĂ , taken during Fallas


La Virgen adorned with flowers, taken during Fallas


Churro stand. Photo courtesy of ISA student, Manfred Brugger


Bicycle route in la Alboraya, Valencia


Orchard along the bicycle route in la Alboraya, Valencia

Are you ready to spend your spring semester studying in Valencia, Spain? ISA is currently accepting applications for both Valencia Spring 2012 programs! The application due date is October 1st. In order to qualify for ISA scholarships, be sure to turn in your application early and make the scholarship deadline by October 30th.

Author: International Studies Abroad (ISA)

Since 1987, International Studies Abroad (ISA) has provided college students in the United States and Canada the opportunity to explore the world. ISA offers a wide variety of study abroad programs at accredited schools and universities in 73 program locations throughout the world.