Understanding Spain
Understanding Spain
The Spanish healthcare system: how it really works
Free at the point of use, run by the region, no paying upfront: Spain's system follows a different logic. Here's what you need to understand, public and private.
Understanding Spain
The Spanish school system: levels, equivalences and choosing a school
Infantil, Primaria, ESO, Bachillerato: how school is organised in Spain, how the years line up with the system you know, and what changes in Valencia.
Valencian: should you learn it when you live in Valencia?
Castilian and Valencian are both official here. What that actually changes in your day-to-day.
Understanding Spain
The 9th of October and the Mocadorà: the Valencians' big day (and their Valentine's)
A public holiday, regional pride and a love tradition made of marzipan: everything you need to understand about 9 October, the great date of Valencian identity.