Cádiz
Cádiz has many things to offer you. Your Spanish course will take place in the beautiful Andalucia, with his magic and picturesque atmosphere. Cádiz is one of the oldest existing cities in western Europe, and is full of historic charm. At the same time, keep in mind that you would study Spanish in a city which has some of Spain’s most beautiful beaches. Not to loose is February, when your stay will be enriched by one of the best known carnivals of Spain.The City
Cádiz is the capital of the province of Cádiz. The population of the city is 133 242, while the population of the urban area is much bigger, 629 054. Cádiz has a typical Andalusian character.
The Old City (Casco Antiguo) is largely formed by narrow alleys, which lead the visitor to a number of plazas. The newer part consist of wide avenues and modern buildings. Cádiz also has a large number of parks.
The city is loved because of its beautiful beaches. It is said, that is home to some of Spain’s most beautiful beaches (La Playa de la Caleta, La Playa de laVictoria, La Playa de Santa María del Mar). Due their beauty it was the muse of many songs, and was a location of many movies.
The Carnival of Cádiz is one of the best known carnivals in the world. It is famous for the satyrical groups (chirigotas), their music and lyrics. During two entire weeks of the carnival in February the city turns into an open theater.
City review
Pros:
Cadiz is a beautiful city of tipical Andalusian character.
Oldest existing city of western Europe.
Cádiz is the home to some of Spain's most beautiful beaches.
The Carnival of Cádiz in february is world famous.
Cons:
The Spanish in Cádiz differs from the Castilian Spanish. The Andalusian dialect of European Spanish is spoken in Andalusia, which might be harder to understund for a foreigner, or for a student of Spanish language. Of course you may consider it as a pro as well, because if you will understand the people in Cádiz, you will understand to everyone on the peninsula.
Because of the beautiful beaches you may miss a lot of classes!
How to get to Cadiz
There are two international airports located close to Cádiz: Jerez and Seville.
There are direct buses from Jerez and Seville to Cadiz, for the schedule please have a look at www.movelia.es.
There are trains almost every hour both, from Jerez and from Seville. The journey takes about 45 minunts from Jerez,1 hour and 45 minuts from Seville. The price is about 4 Euros(one way) by bus, and around 8 Euros by train. For the exact train schedule please have a look at www.renfe.es.
