Seville is an enchanting setting in which to study Spanish. From the smell of orange trees and the warm Andalusian sun to the click-clack of flamenco music and the abundance of tapas and wine, Seville is all you've imagined of Spain and more. Here are just a few of the many reasons to study Spanish in Seville and to discover all that the city offers.

Location

Seville is the capital of Andalusia, the southernmost region of Spain. Less than an hour from the beaches of the Atlantic and about 2 hours from the Costa del Sol, you'll also be a ferry ride away from Morocco and a short trip from Portugal! Seville is a great starting point to explore the fascinating cities of Granada, Cordoba, Malaga and other Andalusian destinations as well.

Climate

Seville is hot! You can count on seemingly endless hours of sunshine and a long summer that lasts from around April to October.

Traditions

Seville maintains folkloric Spanish traditions like no other city in Spain. The indisputable center of flamenco and bullfighting, Seville also organizes the most elaborate Easter Week processions in the world. It's the best place to get a glimpse of old-world Spain, and therefore makes for a spectacular Spanish school setting.

History

Starting from the first millenium BC, Seville has been home to Iberian tribes, Greeks, Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Moors and finally Catholic Spaniards -- quite a trajectory! The city's rich history surrounds you on a daily basis in its beautiful architecture, AND our Spanish school is located in right in the heart old Seville's picturesque, winding streets. From the Moorish Alcazar palace to one of the world's largest cathedrals and the "Tower of Gold," where New World riches reached Spain, studying in Seville is like being transported to another era.

People

Seville's warm weather is reflected in its people: sevillanos are famously friendly, relaxed, outgoing and always ready for a good time.

Tapas

Another typically Spanish custom is to eat tapas- and Seville claims to be the birthplace of this culinary tradition! Story has it that Spanish bartenders used to cover ("tapar") a glass of wine with a free plate of ham or cheese, a practice which evolved evolved into bars serving small portions of food rather than big, sit-down meals. Tapas culture thrives in Seville, so you can hop from bar to bar with the locals and taste all the Spanish and local specialties..

Romance

Seville has inspired the creation of a myriad of legendary and literary characters, such as Don Juan and Carmen. If you're looking for a magical, romantic Spanish school experience, Seville is just the place!