El Puerto de Santa Maria
If you want to combine during a summer a Spanish course with a Spanish culture and life in the South of Spain, with the wonderful beaches on the Ocean, that’s your place! You can join nature, with picturesque with washed villages on the mountains, and history that saw that small town a protagonist during the discovery period.The City
In the Bay of Cádiz, El Puerto de Santa María is an Andalusian town enriched by beautiful beaches bathed in sunshine during the all year. Its position on the (Costa de la Luz) and its Mediterranean climate make it a popular holiday destination. The surrounding region is famous for its sherry named Jerez, its mountains with their picturesque white-washed villages, its seafood cuisine, and the exuberant spirit of the Andalusian people. Through history the excellent position in the Bay would determinate the role the city played in the preparations of important naval expeditions. From the 19th century the social and political changes, as well as the development of the sherry industry, cause the expansion of the local economy and the urban space, marking the life and people of this city. Among the anecdotes linked to this city we can remember that the cartographer Juan de la Cosa, resident of this city and author of the first world map that included the American continent, was the owner of the Santa María Boat, piloted by himself during the first voyage of discovery of Christopher Columbus. The evolution of this city, used to welcome travelers from all around the world and the variety of origin of its inhabitants, turned it into a very interesting place where everybody can spend a nice staying.
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Pros:
Here some reason to chose El Puerto De Santa Maria:
- For the gorgeous views across the Atlantic Ocean.
- For its unspoilt beauty.
- For its Spanish character.
- For the glorious weather.
- For a chance to see Flamenco where it all bega
Cons:
Of course the Spanish language spoken her is a little bit different because of the Andalusian dialect, moreover for a foreigner or for a student of Spanish language. Don’t worry because you’ll can spend a lot of time with friendly Spanish people improving your speaking and also a lot of time at the sunny andalusian beaches!
How to get to El Puerto de Santa Maria
Flights arrive at Jerez Airport (15 km from El Puerto), Seville Airport (100 km from El Puerto), and Málaga International Airport, from which you can take a bus to El Puerto. A Talgo high speed train links Madrid and El Puerto: it departs twice a day and the journey takes less than five hours.
