Why learn Spanish in Málaga?
Friday, 6th February 2009
Málaga is a good place to learn Spanish with a pleasant climate, a relaxed atmosphere, and plenty to do and see.
It has good beaches, shops and restaurants, as well as interesting museums and ancient sites. It’s within easy reach of other interesting cities like Seville, Córdoba and Granada too. There are frequent, cheap flights to Málaga from both the UK and other parts of Europe
Málaga is a port city in Andalusia in the south of Spain. It was founded by the Phoenicians in about 1,000 BC and named Malaka after the Phoenician word for salt – it was a centre for salting fish. It was conquered by Carthaginians in about 550 BC, by the Romans in 218 BC, by the Visigoths in 623 AD, and by the Moors in the 8th century. It became an important trading centre during Roman times, and further expanding under the Moors, and was reconquered by the Spanish in 1487. Since the 1960s tourism has become an important part in the local economy thanks to the popularity of the Costa del Sol.
Málaga has mild climate with warm to hot summers, cool dry summers and very little rainfall, so is a good place to visit throughout the year. There plenty of other things to see, including the Cathedral, working on which started in 1487 and was finally finished in 1782; and the Picasso Museum with its large collection of the artist’s paintings, drawings, sculptures and other work. You can also visit the house where Picasso was born and spent his first few years, the Moorish Alzacaba and Gibralfaro Castles, the Roman theatre, the botanical gardens, and the museum of music, which houses one of the largest collections of musical instruments in Europe. The centre of the city is quite compact, so most of the sights are within easy walking distance.
If you prefer sporting activities, there are plenty to choose from, including sailing, windsurfing, scuba diving and paragliding. Or you could just relax on one of the beaches near Málaga.
A good time to visit Málaga is in August during the Feria de Málaga (Málaga Festival), when there’s music, dancing, street entertainers, a big fairground and much more. Many of the locals also dress up in traditional Spanish costumes.
There are plenty of Spanish language schools in Málaga which offer a range of courses, including short and long-term conversational classes, exam preparation, individual and group classes, as well as specialist classes for business people, teachers, lawyers and other professionals. You can also combine your studies of Spanish with other subjects or activities, such as flamenco or salsa dancing, music, cooking, history or tourism.
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Posted by Laura Lippert 2009-02 under Experience Cultures, Destinations for you,
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