An important aspect of studying in Spain is full cultural immersion.
As a student in El Puerto, you will learn more about the Spanish
language and culture through experiencing real life in traditional
Spain. The school has arranged numerous activities in which
you are invited to participate during your visit.
Spanish
Dance & Music
Each week, students can participate in free lessons
to learn the deep-rooted dance of the sevillanas.
This folk dance is popular throughout Spain, especially
during the week of féria in April.
Spanish
Cooking
The school offers free weekly cooking classes where
you can learn to appreciate the making of such time-honored
southern Spanish staples as paella and sangria.
You will have the opportunity to make your own Spanish
dishes and drinks, and take the recipes back home
with you.
Cultural
Trips
Students are invited to take part in frequent cultural
activities throughout the week such as movies, museum
visits, field trips to city sites, and intercambios
with native Spanish speakers. El Puerto’s
intimate size also makes it possible for you to
attend local parties at the town’s pubs and
discos.
La Playa
(The Beach)
What is life in El Puerto without the beach? Of
course you can always join an excursion to the nearby
beaches for water sports or relaxation.
Ronda
Perched on a plateau atop a winding mountain road,
the city of Ronda is one of Andalusia’s most
charming towns. Ronda is famous for its plummeting
river gorge, El Tajo, which splits the town in two.
A stone bridge spanning the gap connects the historic
to the modern parts of town, and visitors can look
down to see the River Guadalevín below.
Sevilla
The capital of Andalusia, Sevilla is considered
to be one of the most beautiful, traditional, and
historic cities in all of Spain. It is home to the
Cathedral (one of Christianity’s largest),
La Giralda (an ancient bell tower) and the Moorish
Alcázar Palace.
For all
its important monuments and fascinating history,
Sevilla is probably most famous for its character—festive,
romantic, colorful, and lively. The classically
Spanish traditions of flamenco dancing and bullfighting
have no better home than sunny Sevilla.
Cadiz
Cádiz stands on a peninsula jutting out into
the Bay of Cádiz, and is almost entirely
surrounded by water. It is famous for its beautiful
beaches and picturesque appearance, thanks mostly
to the 18th-century walls that still stand around
the city. Historically speaking, this university
town has held its own—during Napoleon’s
siege of Europe, Cádiz was one of the few
locations that resisted the French invasion.
Jerez
With Arab and Gothic architectural influences, the
town of Jerez radiates old-world feel. But this
city is truly famous for its unique traditions:
sherry, dancing horses and flamenco. The bodegas
in Jerez are known worldwide for making sweet wine
and visitors can take tours demonstrating the production
of this “taste of Spain.”
Another
highlight is the equestrian ballet at the Real Escuela
de Arte Equestre, where riding lessons and performances
occur on a weekly basis. Jerez is also an important
stop for those interested in the roots of flamenco.
The Museo de arte Flamenco demonstrates the rich
history of the dance and those whom it has inspired.
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