Umbracle is an exclusive open-air venue located in the heart of the City of Arts and Sciences, where iconic architecture, Mediterranean nature, and contemporary art come together. Surrounded by striking white arches, tropical vegetation, and panoramic views of the complex, the space offers a unique and atmospheric setting, especially at sunset and under the stars.
More than just a location, Umbracle is an experience: an urban garden that transforms at night into a vibrant and cosmopolitan terrace, blending elegance, energy, and international flair in a truly iconic setting.
Every Saturday, we host our Flag Tandem Party, where different nationalities are represented by their flags. All participants receive a sticker with the flag of their country of origin, creating a dynamic and international atmosphere. Throughout the night, you can see cultures coming together and mixing, making the event a unique and engaging experience.
IMPORTANT: All our events are exclusively for members.
You can get your free digital membership online — just click the button below, visit the Membership Area, or go to our website.
Please note:
For club entries or paid events, you must reserve online and show the digital membership card at the entrance.
Security staff may sometimes ask for the physical (plastic) card, which is available at our language exchange meetings.
👉 Register here or on our website to become a member!
VLE VIP – NO QUEUE: If before going into Umbracle you join our Social Gathering at El Truhán at 21:00, you won’t have to wait in line to enter Umbracle – you’ll get VIP entry with us!
Av. del Professor López Piñero, 5, 46013 Valencia
22:30 – 00:00 free entry. Afterwards you can stay in the club as long as you wish.
Upon arrival we welcome you and explain the concept. You receive the flag of your country of origin and are free to explore the club and meet new people.
The process is very simple. At the mayority of the exchanges, you will receive a sticker on which you write down your name, your native language and the language(s) you would like to speak. You can search for people whose native languages corresponds to the languages you would like to practice. You can always ask our crew for help if you have difficulty finding another suitable participant. During the few events where we do not work with stickers, our crew assigns the tables so everybody can join a suitable group of participants. A few minutes later the event turns into a multilingual social gathering where you can meet international friends.
The exchange on Friday is a bit different. In umbracle at the entry you will receive a flag of your country /native tongue and you will search for a particpant who speaks the language you would like to practice. That way the diversity of our participants is shown through the flags.
Most of the events are free of cost except from our events on Fridays because we organise specials events, such as painting and ceramic classes. Theses events requires some costs for the materials provided by VLE.
Description of every exchange:
We recommend every exchange but one can suit you more than the others. It can depend on your interests, the area you live in or where you like to gather with friends.
We will explain the main differences between our exchanges:
All the languages can be spoken during our languages exchanges. Usually there is a great amount of participants who speak English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Sometimes other languages can be spoken if both native speakers and language learners are present during the exchange. At some exchanges, there are for example participants who speak Portuguese, Russian, Chinese etc. On Fridays all languages and nationalities are present. They can be recognised by their flags during the Flag Tandem Party at Mya/Umbracle.
Everybody is welcome at our exchanges. We don’t divide people into groups according to their proficiency. Proficiency is not a determinant factor during the learning process of foreign languages. If you like practising learning and speaking in various languages, our events are the place to be. Everybody, from native speakers to beginners, is welcome.
You go to our site valencialanguageexchange.com and chose a date that suits you in the calender. You fill in the form of the event and you are ready to participate. Not all our events require registration.
Yes, Valencia Language Exchange organises events in the collaboration with the State Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports. (conselleria d’educació cultura i esport).
