Events
Open Doors by the beach
Sep 19
On the three weekends from 23 September to 9 October, thirteen historic houses in the Valencian districts of Canyamelar, Cabanyal and Cap de Francia (by the city beach) open their doors to the public.
Route 66 Idiomas Language School students shouldn’t miss this opportunity to see inside a bit of the city’s history. Keep reading for opening dates and times, maps…
Jornadas de puertas abiertas 2011
La Plataforma Salvem el Cabanyal y la editorial Media Vaca nos invitan a visitar la XIII edición de Puertas Abiertas, que este año abre al público 13 casas típicas en los barrios del Canyamelar, Cabanyal y Cap de Francia.
Los visitantes tendrán la ocasión de conocer la exposición Bienvenidos al Cabanyal, que consiste en una colección de 99 historias, recuerdos y noticias ilustradas por 40 artistas gráficos a partir de testimonios de vecinos y vecinas que viven o han vivido en Cabanyal, así como fragmentos de obras literarias y escritos varios.
Programa:
Del 23 de septiembre al 9 de octubre de 2011
Puedes ver el programa completa y un mapa de las casas aquí.
Horario:
Sábados y domingos de 11.00-14.00 y de 17.00-21.00.
Inauguración:
Viernes 23 de septiembre a las 20 horas en L’Escorxador, calle San Pedro, 27
La Tomatina, 31 August
Aug 4
Wednesday 31 August: kick-off at 11.00
Come with us to Buñol for the Tomatina, the world’s largest tomato fight!
Every last Wednesday in August, thousands of people from all over Spain (and increasingly from all over the world) descend on the town of Buñol to enjoy this huge tomato fight.
The battle commences at 11 a.m. and lasts for an hour. During this time tonnes of over-ripe tomatoes are thrown in the town’s streets, where shops and homes are protected by huge sheets of plastic.
The history of the Tomatina goes back to 1945, when a random fight between local festival-goers happened to involve tomatoes. Over the years this confrontation became organized and is now the main event of Buñol’s annual summer festivities.
You can travel from Valencia to the Tomatina by train. Make sure you wear disposable clothing as you’ll probably never be able to wear it again after the event. Swimming goggles and earplugs are a good idea too.
Route 66 Idiomas language school is preparing for our annual Tomatina trip. If you’d like to come with us, sign up in the office!
To find out more about the event and how it all started, click here.
July in Valencia
Jun 27
Route 66 Idiomas language school students staying in Valencia in July have lots of choice when it comes to filling their free time.
For more information about any of these activities, just ask your teacher or the Route 66 office staff.
Every Monday at 21.00: Paella Party!
Meet other foreign students, practise your Spanish and enjoy this delicious local specialty.
Saturday 4 July: Calpe and Jávea
Come with us on a day trip to the beaches of Alicante.
Thursday 14 and 28 July from 21.30: English – Spanish intercambio
You can practise your Spanish at the Route 66 language exchange at Finnegan’s Irish Pub in La Plaza de la Reina.
Friday 15 and 29 July: Beach volleyball tournament
Saturday 16 July: trip to Picassent for their bull running festival
Wednesday 6 – Saturday 23 July: Feria de Julio outdoor concerts
Various artists will perform in Valencia’s Jardines de Viveros, including Seal on 18 July. Find out more and get tickets here.
Saturday 23 July: trip to Peñíscola
Saturday 30 July: Aquópolis water park
A good solution to the high temperatures. Come with us to the water park!
ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE TOMATINA!!
Wednesday 31 August: kick off at 11.00
Come with us to Buñol to join the world’s largest tomato fight. To find out more about the event and how it all started, click here. We’ll post more information about how to sign up to come along nearer the time – look out for information here and around the school!
Calpe and Jávea: Saturday 2 July
Jun 17
Come with us to the beaches of Alicante!
On Saturday 2 July, Route 66 Idiomas Language School students can join a group day trip to Calpe and Jávea. A great opportunity to meet other students from all over the world and practise your Spanish.
The trip costs 20€, including return private bus transport and entry to the Peñón de Ifach (Calpe) and Cabo de la Noa (Jávea). Places are limited; sign up in the office before Thursday 30 June so as not to miss out.
Details:
MEETING PLACE AND TIME:
Palau de la Música, 9:45 am
PROGRAMME:
09:45: Depart from Valencia
11:45: Arrive in Calpe. Free time to enjoy the beach. The more adventurous can visit the Peñon de Ifach Nature Reserve. Please wear appropriate footwear for the trek to the summit.
16:00: Travel to Jávea.
Stop to take photos of the Cabo de la Nao and relax while taking in the amazing views of the Med.
17:30: Return to Valencia.
19:00: Arrive in Valencia (approx.).
Don’t forget to bring food and drink!
