Learn Spanish in Sevilla, Spain

Sevilla (Seville in English) is located in the southeast of Spain and is the provincial capitol of Andalucía. Sevilla has more than 700,000 inhabitants, nearly half the population of the whole province. The city of Sevilla is located on the plain of the Guadalquivir River which crosses the city from north to south. The river can be navigated from Sevilla all the way to its on the Atlantic coast. The port of Sevilla played an important role in commerce between Spain and the Americas throughout history and remains today one of the most active river ports of the Iberian Peninsula.

In 1492 Sevilla played an important role in the discovery and conquest of America. The 17th century was a period of artistic splendor in Sevilla. Painters such as Velázquez, Murillo and Valdés Leal, and sculptors like Martínez Montañés were born in Sevilla and left behind important works. The city also assumed an important role in world literature and was the birthplace of the myth of Don Juan.

Be sure to try the tapas (or Spanish snacks)! The city is credited with the invention of the tapa and has more than a thousand bars where the choice of food, is virtually unlimited, from seafood to ham and sausage, from vegetable to cheese. The Sevillians (people from Sevilla) actually make a meal of them, moving from bar to bar trying one dish at a time.

Spanish Holidays in Sevilla:

• In “Semana Santa” (March - April) there is movement of people throughout the region. Thousands of Sevillians march in penitence through the streets of the city. People attend mass and visit religious sanctuaries throughout the week. A parade is performed in the streets of Sevilla with floats representing the distinct stages of the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
• “La Feria de abril” as indicated takes place in April. Locals start preparing for this fair just after “Semana Santa.” There are thousands of individual 'casetas' (tents) competing to obtain a prize for the nicest tent. The tents are decorated with lanterns, paper flowers, light bulbs, photographs, bars, paintings, mirror, lamps and other decorations.

Spanish Lessons in Sevilla, Spain:

• Learn Spanish Fast
• Private Spanish Lessons
• Small Group Spanish
• Spanish Flamenco Lessons

Destinations in Spain to Learn Spanish:

• Barcelona
• Granada
• Madrid
• Salamanca
• Sevilla
• Tenerife
• Valencia