FocusGeography · Food · Spanish · Business
Typical length6 days
SuitsAges 12–18
Why this journey
The learning behind it.
Valencia lets students trace a food system from start to finish. They source ingredients at the Central Market, cook paella, explore the rice fields of the Albufera wetlands, watch the centuries-old Water Tribunal settle irrigation disputes, and follow fish from harbour to table, using Spanish all the way.
What students take away
- Food systems, water and sustainable farming
- Wetland habitats and marine science
- Spanish in real situations
- Trade, history and Mediterranean culture
An indicative outline
- ArriveFly to Valencia; arrival briefing and welcome dinner.
- Market to tableIngredient-sourcing challenge at the Central Market and a hands-on paella workshop.
- FieldThe Albufera rice landscape and a sunset boat across the lagoon.
- WaterThe Water Tribunal at the cathedral, then a chufa field and horchata masterclass.
- SeaA fishing harbour, then the City of Arts and Sciences and Oceanogràfic.
- ReflectThe Turia Gardens and a sustainable-food reflection before flying home.
BFC signature Can include our Walking Hunt, a gamified challenge in place of a standard tour, and a Photo Marathon shot on disposable analogue cameras. How they work ↗︎
Every journey is designed around your brief. Length, activities and accommodation change with your group.
Learning in action
Teams buy ingredients on a budget at the market, in Spanish, then cook what they bought.
Practicalities
- Accommodation
- Chosen for the destination and your budget. Hotel or residence accommodation; private coach throughout.
- Transport
- Private for your group throughout, with flights or rail where needed.
- Access & medical
- Planned case by case from the first conversation, so every student can take part.
- Dietary needs
- Vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free and allergies catered for; kosher and other requirements on request.