Barcelona
Barcelona the second largest city and located in the northeast of Spain. Barcelona is home to 3.5 million Spaniards and a major commercial and industrial center.
Study right in the heart of Barcelona, where Centro de Estudios Internacionales, is located just a 5 minute walk from Plaça Catalunya (the principal square) and a block away from The Ramblas and Paseo de Gracia. Classes are taught in a magnificent historical building of more than 120 years old, completely restored to date. It has excellent facilities with modern classrooms, Internet café, student common room and video library. Easy access to public transport with 7 bus lines and 4 metro lines connecting the school to major parts of the city.
Within this central location, one can stroll down The Ramblas, the major promenade area of Barcelona, originally the site of the ancient city walls and experience the bustling atmosphere of flower, food and bird markets.
Discover this city's unique combination of the Old and New, with Art Nouveau and Art Deco architecture, amidst the old cathedral, the Episcopal Palace, the Palau de la Generalitat and the Plaça del Rei. For art lovers, Barcelona is the ideal city with works of the great Catalan architect, Antonio Gaudí, such as Güell Park, La Pedrera and La Sagrada Familia, the Picasso Museum, the Miró Foundation and the Museum of Catalan Art. Guided excursions to these attractions are available free in the program.
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Marbella
Marbella is the most exclusive summer resort in Southern Europe. It is a Mediterranean city on the 'Costa del Sol'. Located in the South of Spain, in Andalucia, Marbella is an hour's drive from Málaga, Granada and Seville.
Marbella is famous for its beaches, luxurious yatchs, beautiful boutiques and more than 40 golf courses. Known as the golfer's paradise, Marbella launched the first illuminated golf course in Europe allowing golf enthusiasts to play golf whenever they desire. Home to a population of 300.000 people during the year and 1.000.000 during the summer, Marbella retains its typical Andaluisian character. The average temperature all year long is 19 degrees Celsius and the sun shines around 320 days per year with less than 50 rainy days.
Study just 5 minutes walk away from the beach, where Centro de Estudios Internacionales is located downtown. The institute is situated in an area easily accesible by public transport. It has modern fully equipped classrooms with computers for internet use, student common area, a large terrace of 2,000 square meters and a video library.
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Madrid
Madrid the capital city of Spain, has a population of 4 million inhabitants. It is strategically located in the heart of Spain making any other part of the country easily accessible. The city is an important center and is the headquarters of the Spanish government and home to the Spanish Royal Family.
Madrid is a city full of contrasts where the old city's ancient character blends with modern architecture. Throughout the year, a multitude of events including exhibitions, football matches, concerts, opera, theatre, dance and 'zarzuela' are held. In this culturally diverse city, a myriad of exciting activities is always available. For those who are fond of skiing, there is a skiing resort at only one hour by car "Navacerrada".
Study in the center of the city, where Centro de Estudios Intercionales is easily accesible by bus and a five minutes walk from the metro (underground). Located in the vicinity just 5 minutes away are Plaza de Espäna and Universidad Complutense. Plaza Mayor is only 10 minutes away.
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Salamanca
Salamanca known as the "Golden city" has witnessed some of Spain's most significant historical events. Half a million people live in this culturally rich city that is located in the mid west of Spain (Castilla y Leon region) and home to the second oldest University in Europe.
Salamanca is in Castilla where Castillian Spanish is widely spoken. The city is famous for its literary icons such as Unamuno, Fray Luis de León and Nebrija. The 'Plaza Major' (major square) is renowned as one of the most beautiful in Europe.
Study in the center of Salamanca in the busiest and most fashionable part of the city. Just a 5 minute walk from the Plaza Mayor and minutes away from Monterrey Place, the institute Salamanca Colegio Hispánico is located.
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Valencia
Learn Spanish in the heart of Valencia, Spain's third biggest city and one of the most dynamic in the country. Classes are taught at the leading Academy of Spanish Language, located just 10 minutes from the city center and the beach. A popular tourist destination, Valencia is situated on the Mediterranean Sea and has a temperate climate with an average of 320 sunny days per year.
The city truly offers something for everyone. Outdoor and sports enthusiasts enjoy world renowned golf courses, while the 15km of beaches provide opportunities for sailing, windsurfing, and other water sports. Valencia also has many cultural delights and local attractions such as the futuristic Arts and Science Centre (including the Hemisferic, Oceanografic, and Principe Felipe Science Museums). This vibrant city is universally known for its paella, lively nightlife, and festivals such as Las Fallas, one of the most spectacular in Spain.
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