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Alicante
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Why Alicante & when?
Language schools in Alicante
ALICANTE
Alicante is one of the most well-known towns along the Costa Blanca, in the southern part of the Valencian Community.  Famous for its miles of sandy beaches, Alicante is a starting point for thousands of tourists every year. Thanks to its excellent weather, the city is the perfect location to take a trip along the coast or to the wonderful island of Tabarca.  With many historical buildings around the entire city, Alicante offers countless sightseeing attractions, from cathedrals to churches, and of course a wonderful harbor area.
Additional to sightseeing, direct from the harbor area, a long wide sandy beach leads its way up to San Juan. Just drop your towel on the sand and enjoy a wonderful day in the sun.

Type of public: Young people, families with children, seniors, beach lovers and tourists interested in Spanish history, art, architecture and culture.

Courses:  A variety of language courses:  from standard Spanish to specialized courses.  A great location for courses for seniors and group programmes.
 
 
TOURIST SEASON
Alicante has a Mediterranean climate featuring warm summers and mild winters. The region experiences relatively limited rainfall, making it a popular destination for beach vacations throughout much of the year. The peak tourist season lasts from June to August, according to World Guides.
 
 
Average temperatures in Alicante (in °C):
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WHY ALICANTE AND WHEN
 
The city of Alicante is an attractive holiday spot that receives millions of visitors each year thanks to its warm weather, scenic esplanades and beautiful beaches. Alicante displays a rich cultural tapestry formed by many centuries as a seaport used by the Greeks, Romans, Moors and Catholic monarchs.

Alicante is, therefore, a town with many possibilities and many tourists from all over the world, which makes it an ideal location to combine a Spanish course with holidays: attending lessons for a couple of hours per day and having the rest of the day off to enjoy the many cultural events of the town and its surrounding area or just relaxing on the beach.

It is difficult to say what would be the best time to take a language course in Alicante: during the summer season there are many international students and younger people, which of course entails a very nice atmosphere. During springtime and autumn the city is quieter and temperatures lower (than during the very hot summer months) which generally is experienced as more pleasant and therefore probably a better option for senior course participants.

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Things to do in Alicante

Alicante & Culture
As the cultural, financial, artistic, and social nucleus of the Costa Blanca and the Alicante province, it is only natural that Alicante has an exciting and multifaceted cultural scene.

Quite worthwhile visiting are:
spaans_in_spanjeExplanada de España-This emblematic promenade, composed of 6.6 million colorful marble tiles, attracts people of all walks of life who come to simply soak up the cheerful, easy-going atmosphere. No wonder it is one of Alicante's most beloved landmarks!
spaans_in_spanjeCastillo de Santa Bárbara - Alicante's commanding medieval castle, the Castillo de Santa Bárbara has spent centuries sprawled upon the rocky Mount Benacantil keeping watch for attacks, pirates, and merchant ships.
spaans_in_spanjeMARQ - Forget about dusty pots and boring displays! Meshing the old with the new, Alicante's archaeological museum- MARQ- was voted Europe's best museum in 2004.
spaans_in_spanjeTabarca - Ironically enough, one of Alicante's best features is not even technically in Alicante! Take the short ferry ride to the island of Tabarca, the Valencian community's only inhabited island, and explore the stunning underwater flora and fauna of this natural marine reserve.
spaans_in_spanjeEl Barrio -The oldest part of the town, simply called “the neighborhood” in Spanish, holds beautiful historic churches and a unique 12th century cathedral. More than the sights, this area is famous for its thumping nightlife. Locals and tourists mix to bar-hop from one great spot to the next in a friendly, open environment.

Alicante & Entertainment
After all efforts one needs to find diversion:
spaans_in_spanjeGrab a towel and head to the beach
spaans_in_spanjeEnjoy the local cuisine
spaans_in_spanjeExplore the city’s rich history
spaans_in_spanjeCheck out the local nightlife
spaans_in_spanjeBoard a boat bound for Tabarca

Alicante & Festivities
Alicante's calendar features a line-up of vastly different and yet equally exciting festivals. Alicante becomes a pyrotechnic wonderland during Las Hogueras, a medieval battleground during the Moors and Christians festival, and an atmospheric stage for scores of arts festivals.
spaans_in_spanjeLas Hogueras de San Juan - On June 20, a palm-shaped firework launches into the air to mark the beginning of Las Hogueras de San Juan, a festival that does not simmer down until June 24.
spaans_in_spanjeSanta Faz-If you want to join the thousands of Alicantinos for this massive traditional Christian pilgrimage, make sure you rise and shine! The romería (pilgrimage) gets under way each year at 8 o'clock in the morning on the second Thursday following Holy Week.
spaans_in_spanjeMoors and Christians -The parades and battle re-enactments of the Moors and Christians take place during various dates starting in March and drawing to a close on December 6.
spaans_in_spanjeReyes Magos (Three Wise Men) - On January 5th, Spaniards in cities throughout Spain celebrate the arrival of these religious monarchs with a colorful parade called the Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos.
spaans_in_spanjeCarnaval (Carnival) - February-March- From the city's major monuments right down to the street benches, Alicante and its people transform themselves during the festive Carnival.
spaans_in_spanjeSemana Santa (Holy Week) -March-April- Holy Week in Alicante, while not as famous as the one in Sevilla, is a beautiful time to be in the charming port city.
spaans_in_spanjeCruces de Mayo (May Crosses)-May 1-3 -The already picture perfect Santa Cruz neighbourhood of Alicante fills with music, dancing and flowers during the annual Cruces de Mayo celebration.
spaans_in_spanjeMercado Medieval (Medieval Market) - Last week of June- Walking through the annual Medieval Market is like strolling straight back to the Middle Ages during this unique market.

Alicante & Surroundings
Trips outside Alicante
spaans_in_spanjeTabarca is a beautiful rocky island which makes a perfect day trip from Alicante. The island is officially considered as part of Alicante and lies only 11 miles southeast of the city, making it easily reachable by boat in just under an hour.
spaans_in_spanjeAltea makes a perfect excursion from Alicante ,and is so pretty you may want to stay a few days! Home to a small resort, Altea is well facilitated for tourists, but has successfully avoided being hit by heavy urbanisation. The little town has retained its charm as a coastal fishing village, which continues to be an important industry in Altea
spaans_in_spanjeAlcoy - A visit to this town could be compared to a solar eclipse: a lot of the time it stays the same, but for that small period every so often something great happens. This quite strange comparison is referring to the Moors and Christians festival that is organised in late April; several cities hold a similar festival over this time period but Alcoy’s is the best of its kind.
spaans_in_spanjeBarcelona - Boasting a rich history founded in the 1st century, Barcelona has a lot to offer to its visitors.
spaans_in_spanjeMadrid- Home to the Spanish Royal family, Madrid has a surrounding essence of energy. The capital is rich with artistic displays and cultural influences, which means that you will certainly find yourself running out time with so much to do.
spaans_in_spanjeValencia- Signifying strength in Latin, Valencia is the third largest city in Spain, so there is a lot for you to do in this amazing city!
spaans_in_spanjeMorella is one of the oldest inhabited towns in Spain and is unique due to its fortress structure that surrounds the quaint town. The walls still standing today are a testament to the test of time.

Language schools in Alicante

There are a few language schools in Alicante situated in and around the old city centre.

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Schools in Alicante
Proyecto Español is a language school, specialized in Spanish for foreigners with academies in Alicante and Granada. They have been organizing Spanish courses for foreign students on all levels since 1998. Proyecto Español has the certificate of quality "Centro acreditado del Instituto Cervantes". The courses are also accredited in Germany by the ministries of education as "Bildungsurlaub" and accepted by the Swedish Government to receive Swedish students with state funded loans and grants to study abroad (CSN). Proyecto Español also offers placement in Spanish companies to realize internships besides or in combitation with the Spanish courses. The school in Alicante is located directly in the centre of the city. Experienced and well trained teachers: all of them are native speakers and university graduates with major in languages and second language acquisition. Some of them are also official examiners in D.E.L.E. exams. They don't charge extra fees for books, high season, accommodation arrangement or diplomas and offer a free conversation exchange program with Spaniards. In Alicante they organize a special course for teenagers (13-17 years old) in July and August.
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Set directly on a beautiful promenade and surrounded by palm trees, Enforex Alicante is conveniently located in the city centre with views of the sea and the harbor. It is a truly idyllic environment for studying Spanish. The school occupies a spacious, Mediterranean-style building with abundant natural light filling every one of the modern, comfortable rooms. The facilities include 8 spacious classrooms, a teacher's meeting room, a computer lab with free Internet access, Wi-Fi internet throughout the school, library and video room, spacious common areas as well as air conditioning and central heating.
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