Pilar Martinez en Valencia

I had a great week with Pilar in late April, 2026. She was a wonderful teacher and host, and Valencia was beautiful. I’m a recent retiree and was traveling solo. I studied Spanish over 40 years ago and decided to re-learn the language since it’s good for brain health, and many in my city speak Spanish. I felt entirely comfortable staying at Pilar’s home and found her teaching methods to be invaluable. One week of instruction made a world of difference in my Spanish - so much so that I wish I’d signed up for two weeks to make even more progress. Pilar’s instruction continued on an informal basis each day (after formal instruction) when she took me around Valencia to sightsee and sample some of Valencia’s typical food & drink. I truly enjoyed my time with her. I found her to be a very warm person with a great sense of humor. I should also add that she’s a terrific cook, and lives in a beautiful home in the mountains (her garden is amazing!). Each day, I took short hikes near the house. And during instruction time, we sat on the outdoor patio with the mountains visible. Finally, the accommodations were excellent. I opted for a separate living space just below the main house, though the house would have been fine too. The time flew by. I can’t think of a better way to learn Spanish and experience Valencia. I plan to return.