O Grove is a typical Galician fishing port situated on the North coast of a pretty little peninsula joined to the mainland only by a narrow strip of beach and sand dunes. Overlooking the "Ria de Arousa" and the Atlantic Ocean, O Grove is a paradise for those who love the sea and the delicacies it provides.
Eating out is no problem here. There is a baffling variety of seafood and other local dishes offered in a range of establishments catering for all tastes and pockets. And afterwards, if you feel like it, bars, cafes and discos ensure a lively night life which can often continue until dawn...

If you want to explore, it is possible to hire bicycles for the day or week, and further afield, day trips by car or bus to the delightful city of Santiago de Compostela, to the Portuguese Peneda National Park, to the unspoilt island paradises of Ons and Cies (by boat) or to the famous "Costa de la Muerte" are perfectly feasable.

 

The town has 15.000 inhabitants and the tourists who visit the area during the summer are mainly from Spain. If you climb the Monte Siradella, you will see for yourself how this peninsula is surrounded by the sea. So it is not surprising that even at the height of the season it is easy to find a quiet spot on one of the area's many beautiful little sheltered beaches. And if you prefer a more lively atmosphere, the famous 3km long Lanzada beach is perfect for everything from volleyball to wind surfing.

 

 

Salamanca, the most important University city in Spain, where you will be able to learn the accent free Spanish of Castilian people. Standing on three hills, the towers of Salamanca seem to welcome visitors from the moment they come into view. The glowing sandstone of the city throws off a very special light, giving the whole town a quite unique atmosphere.
Lying on the banks of the river Tormes, this old Castillian town is located 200km from Madrid and just 90km from Portugal.
Columbus, Cervantes and Unamuno all lived here, and Francisco de Rojas was inspired to create his famous work, "La Celestina" within these walls.

 

Today the three universities (including one of the oldest in Europe) and of course the university students, give Salamanca it's own special character. It is a cosmopolitan city visited by language students from every corner of the globe, here to experience modern Spain within ancient walls and to learn the pure, accent free Castillian spoken and understood all over the world.

 

Cataluña is situated in the North-east of Spain. The landscape is varied; the Pyrenees mountains to the north, vast plains in the centre and long , white sandy beaches dotted with tiny secluded coves along the coastline. The Mediterranean climate gives an average summer temperature of 25°C and around 300 days of sunshine a year. concerts... Regarded as one of the most influential and modern cities in Spain, the city has produced osme of the finest modernist artists in the world, such as Gaudí.
Canet is situated on the Mediterranean coast about 40km north of Barcelona. It is a small, tranquil town and with a population of only 10,000 inhabitants and very little tourism it has all the special charm of a small coastal town. The town boasts some magnificent beaches which can be appreciated with a walk along the lovely sea-front promenade.

 

Canet is the ideal location for a quiet stay where even in summer you can find uncrowded beaches! However, a 45-minute train ride into the centre of Barcelona means you can really benefit from the best of both worlds.

 

Barcelona is located in the Northeast of Spain and is the capital of Cataluña.With a population of 1.5 million ( 3 million including the Greater Barcelona area) it is one of Spain’s most important cities. Four kilometres of beaches to the east and a National Park to the west make its location ideal, and Barcelona really has something to offer for everyone...
Our school is located in the heart of Barcelona, only a 5 minute walk from ’Las Ramblas’ and ‘Plaza de Cataluña’ - the main square in Barcelona - and 15 minutes from the beach. The 1992 summer Olympic Games left their mark on the city’s landscape and it has become one of the world’s true cultural capitals.
The urban landscape combines some of the clearest examples of modernday architecture with the historical monuments to be found in the city’s oldest quarters. Internationally renowned for modernist buildings constructed for the ‘Universal Exhibition’ celebrated at the beginning of the last century, and whose architects include Puig i Cadafalch, Doménech i Montaner, and the brilliant Antoni Gaudí, parks and buildings reflect avant garde tendencies rather than more traditional designs.

 

Wide boulevards are truly emblematic in Barcelona and are full of life at all hours of the day and night. Taking a stroll down ‘Las Ramblas’, the famous avenue leading down to the sea, you will find a curious mixture of stately buildings, shops and cafes, and mime artists and street entertainers who invite you to dwell just a little longer than you may have planned. You will also come across fascinating local markets such as the vibrant ‘Boqueria’, to feast your eyes on; yet another of the cities delights.

 

The capital of the Costa del Sol, Spain's sunny coast, is world famous both for its vibrant life-style and its agreeable climate throughout the whole year (even during the winter months temperatures can reach 20°C. The exceptional cosmopolitan air of the city where Pablo Picasso was born is the result of a mixture of long history and modern life.
Cinemas, theatres and innumerable bars and cafes make for an atmosphere which never allows for boredom. Our school is situated in the center of Málaga, close to some of the prettiest beaches and the most important monuments and 300 metres from Picasso Musseum.
The night life is mostly out in the open air and during the week-ends, the "Semana Santa", the Easter processions, or the August "feria" it often continues round-the-clock.

 

For those who prefer more "natural" pursuits, the old town of Antequera with it's amazing Karstian spires of eroded rock, and the breath-taking "king's walkway" which winds dizzily along the canyon walls of the "Garganta de El Chorro" are less than 40 km away. The valley of Abdalajis - like El Chorro a climbers and walkers paradise - is also close by, and offers impressive views and a sky dotted with the multi-coloured paragliders and hangliders which take off from the summit.

 

This language school is situated in a picturesque town which forms part of the famous "Route of the White Villages" of Andalusia. Its favorable situation makes it an ideal starting point for cultural visits to Cadiz, Sevilla, Granada, Cordoba, Jerez and Ronda, but also to the beaches which are at one hour by car. Prado del Rey also offers great possibilities for outdoor activities as it is at the edge of the two Natural Parks "Sierra de Grazalema" and "Los Alcornocales". The langauage school organizes fascinating outdoor activities such as canyoning, canoeing, hiking, mountainbiking, horsebackriding and much more, together with experienced professionals in the freetime and at the weekends. Due to the 320 days of sunshine, Andalusia is worthwhile a visit throughout the whole year. And you do not have to be afraid of too much heat as Prado del Rey is located in a mountainious area and the language school is air conditioned.

 

Prado del Rey is one of the bigger villages in this area. It offers good services such as supermarkets, a market place and many kinds of shops. The people from Prado del Rey like to go out at night to one of the terraces, music bars and clubs. As the Andalusians are very hospitable and open to foreigners it is easy to get in touch with them.

 

Located on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, Seville, the capital city of Andalusia, has always been one of the favorite sites for tourist visiting Spain. The warm climate, which guarantees 3000 hours of sunshine a year, and the fertility of the land, had already attracted ancient peoples like the Phoenicians, the Carthaginians, and the Tartessans, who named it Hispalis. Later, the Romans, and especially the Moors and Christians left their footprint as reflected in the great amount of monuments and historic buildings from different periods.

Despite its almost arrogant transformation into a modern trade center, the "Beauty of Andalusia" as Seville is also known, continues to be the heart and soul of Spain. Like no other place, it clings on to the old customs and the world-renowned stereotypes about Spain. Color, bullfighting, "real" Flamenco, and a happy go lucky way of life. The countless number of "fiestas", especially the Semana Santa (Holy Week), and the Feria de Abril (April Festival) are the most famous, but not the only examples of those traditions.

But the city is bewitched not only by the color of the "fiestas;" dancing, theater, music festivals, concerts, flamenco shows, as well as museums and art exhibitions, complete the almost endless cultural offerings in the city. A short stroll through the old town is, in itself, a new cultural experience. You can see for yourself just by taking a walk on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, towards the old town, passing the Torre del Oro (The Golden Tower), the Cathedral and the Giralda, symbol of the city. Get lost in the narrow streets of the old Jewish quarter of Santa Cruz, and go across the Reales Alcázares (Royal Fortresses), walk past the magnificent Alfonso XIII Hotel and the old "Royal Tobacco Factory" to the Plaza de España and the Parque María Luisa. While you are at it, visit the barrio de Triana, the neighborhood considered to be the birthplace of Flamenco.

The end of the day does not necessarily means the end of the "fiesta". On the contrary, Sevillians enjoy the night by having a cup of coffee, a drink, a glass of good wine or a soda and some "tapas" in some of the many taverns and wineries throughout the city. And whoever wants to make it a long night, the city has a large number of "pubs" and discos, which are open till dawn.

 

The school is located in the famous neighborhood of Santa Cruz, just a couple of minutes from the Cathedral and the Giralda, and within walking distance of any interesting site in the city. Bathed by light, our building is surrounded by orange trees and offers very nice views, among other things, of the picturesque horse pulled carriages, which are an integral part of the sevillian landscape.

The school organizes visits to other interesting places surrounding the city, such as Carmona, Itálica, or the Natural Park of Coto de Doñana. The weekends offer an excellent opportunity to visit other cities, such as Cadiz, Jerez, or Cordoba, or even the magnificent beaches at the Costa de la Luz approximately one hour drive away, either by car or using the well connected and affordable public transportation system.

 

Denia is one of the most beautiful resort towns of the Spanish Mediterranean coast. It lies on the northern edge of the Costa Blanca, about 100 km south of Valencia and 95 km north of Alicante.

Situated in the foothills of the "Montgó Massif", which towers up 750 metres above sea level, Denia (population 27,000) has inherited a wealth of archeological and historic treasures from the Iberians, Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Visigoths, Moors and Christians who have lived, fought, loved and died here over the last 5000 years.

Denia consists of a harbour quarter, Baix la Mar, an historical centre, Les Roques, the new part and the beach. Wandering through the narrow streets of the well-preserved old town you can feel the typcical Mediterranean atmosphere as you pass whitewashed façades, countless enticing bars and taverns, each with their beautifully-decorated arched doorways and cast-iron bars on the windows. Stop for a moment to watch the sun disappearing behind the "Castillo", - a Moorish medieval fortress which dominates the skyline and has watched over the town and its inhabitants for as long as anyone can remember. What a tale those roughly-carved stones could tell...

Our school is situated in the centre of Denia in one of the most frequented streets, close to the local market an at the foot of the castle.

 

 

For sun lovers and water sports enthusiasts alike, it offers a wide variety of attractions: clear turquoise-coloured water, endless sandy beaches, amazing rock formations, hidden coves, impressive cliffs and 320 sunny days a year.

 

Granada, more than any other city in southern Spain, exudes a distinctly Arabic air. This is hardly surprising, since the city played a leading role in one of the most spectacular chapters of Spain's history, relating to over seven centuries of Moorish rule in the south of Spain.

The reign of the Moors in Granada bequeathed to the world one of its most precious monuments, the Alhambra and Generalife.

The Catholic Kings Reconquest of Granada in 1492 led to further architectural legacy in the form of magnificent renaissance churches and palaces such as the cathedral, the Capilla Real and the Cartujo.

The city itself is a maze of narrow, paved, hilly streets of whitewashed, flower-covered houses that make up the oldest quarters of the city. Names such as "Albaízin" the Jewish quarter and the "Realejo" give testament to the co-existence of Moors, Jews and Christians in former times.

 

 

 

Granada is a provincial capital and seat of one of Spain's finest universities. Students, both Spanish and foreign, make an exiting contribution to a city with a distinctly Mediterranean way of life. For entertainment there is a wide range of culturell events and local festivities.

Our school is situated in the heart of Granada, close to the "Plaza Nueva" and a stone's throw from the "Albaizín" and the cathedral.
 

 

Conil is a charming old fishing village of about 18,000 inhabitants, situated directly on the Costa de la Luz (Atlantic coast) between Cadiz and Gibraltar.

The coastline offers a vast variety of small secluded coves, cliffs and long expanses of white, fine sandy beaches. There are lush, green pine wood and all in all it is one of the prettiest places to be found in the south of Spain. The old part of the town conserves all charme of a typical Andalusian village with narrow streets, white-washed houses and patios with plants and flowers. It is one of the liveliest towns on this part of the coast. There are bars, restaurants and night spots that fill up with people night after night, making it a hub of activity.

On our excursion program you will visit the closest cities and towns like Cadiz, the oldest European city, Jerez de la Frontera, well known for its famous wines, the Ruta de los Pueblos Blancos the typically white-washed villages, which also takes us to the Grazalema Nature Reserve and Tarifa, the windsurfing capital of Europe. Even day or weekend trips by bus and ferry from Conil to Morocco are perfectly feasable.

 

The school is located in the center of the town, just a few minutes walk from the beach. It is a beautyful dsigned, spacious building with a little library, internet facilities, dance studio, kitchen and a barbecue in the patio, all of the same premises.