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Language schools in Colombia
Colombia is a pretty cool place to learn Spanish. Choose from colonial gems like Cartagena on the Caribbean coast or dynamic cities like Medellin or Bogota.
1. Asturias? Where’s that?
A fantastic, but lesser-known, option for Spanish learners
Asturias is one of the lesser-visited areas of Spain, which, paradoxically, makes it a great place to visit! That’s particularly true if you want to learn Spanish without having too many fellow English-speakers around.
Asturians
Asturians are proud of their culture and many like to remind visitors that their region was the only part of Spain not to fall under Muslim rule. However, Asturians are also proudly Spanish. And there are no pesky local languages to contend with, unlike Catalonia and the Basque country.
Green Spain
Together with the other regions of the north and north west, Asturias markets itself as ‘Green Spain’. This is not a mass-market sun and beach tourist destination like Andalusia or the Balearic islands, though the Asturian coast is quite beautiful in places. Instead, the region offers the visitor an old world, rustic vision of quaint old villages nestling in verdant farmland, and with the Picos de Europa mountain range as an imposing backdrop.
Green? Do you mean rainy?
And yes, it does rain more here than in other parts of Spain (accept Galicia), but all things are relative. It’s not Ireland or Seattle, and you’ll still have more sunny days than rainy ones, particularly in summer.
2. What to see and do in Asturias
Asturias is a relaxing place to spend some time. It’s a region full of charmingly old-fashioned rural villages and pretty seaside towns. While there isn’t an obvious must-see destination, any visitor to Asturias should take in the Picos de Europa and find time to visit the beautiful beaches on the coast. The principal cities in Asturias – Gijon and Oviedo – aren’t really anything to write home about, but they can make a good base for seeing the rest of the region.
3. What the Asturian’s say
“La costa es preciosa, está llena de playas hermosas y no tan saturada como otras áreas costeras de España”
Alfredo Martínez
El Cuelebre language school, Asturias
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5. Language Schools and Spanish course providers in Asturias
Because Asturias is an off-the-beaten-track destination there aren’t that many Spanish schools offering courses to foreigners, and those that do exist are often very small. However, if you’re serious about learning Spanish, the personal approach of these smaller schools can be very beneficial.
| School | About | Web site |
|---|---|---|
| El Cuelebre | A small school which offers tiny groups and really personalised classes. The owners are unconditional fans of Asturias and will organise day-trips for students as part of the Spanish courses. | Website |
Asturias Image credits
Image of Lago Ercina: By Luis Cayola – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link
Shrine at Covadonga: By Fernando García from Madrid, España – Covadonga, CC BY 2.0, Link
Other destinations in Spain and Latin America
Barcelona
Mainland Spain’s party centre, and the capital of Catalonia.
Costa Rica
It’s safe, it’s got Pacific and Caribbean coasts, and it has amazing biodiversity.
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