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Spanish Courses in El Puerto |
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El Puerto de Santa Maria is a lovely town by the sea and the perfect
option for those who will like to learn Spanish in a quiet environment
with friendly people.
Below you can find further information about El Puerto and a small
introduction to the Spanish courses arranged by Sampere in this
location, one of the the only Spanish schools available in this
small town. For complete information about the programs offered
by Sampere, facts and information about the school and the different
aspects about the program please see the link below.
El Puerto About the Town
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Facts: El Puerto is located in the southern part of Spain
in the province of Cadiz, within short distance from Cadiz Capital,
Jerez and Sevilla. It is a typical medium sized Andalucian town
with a population of approx. 75,000 inhabitants and with a historical
harbour from which the name El Puerto comes from. The town is located
on the 'Coast of Light' (Costa de la Luz) on the bay of Cadiz and
with its more than 3,100 hours of sunshine per year it is a popular
tourist destination for principally Spanish tourists. People come
to El Puerto to enjoy the atmosphere and the great Andalucian food
as well as the beautiful beaches, which cover more than 22km along
the bay.
History: El Puerto de Santa Maria was founded after the
Trojan wars more than 2,800 years ago where it received the name
El Puerto de Menestheo. The Phoenicians and the Greeks created the
harbour, which began a growing commerce in the area. Romans and
Visigoths later occupied the town until the Moors entered Spain
in 711. In 1,260 the Spanish King Alfonso X conquered El Puerto
and later changed its name to El Puerto de Santa Maria. Today El
Puerto is a popular tourist destination and also known for its wine
production.
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| Attractions: In El Puerto visitors can
find remains from nearly all the civilization which once lived
in the town. One of the most important monuments here is the
castle San Marcos, which was build on a mosque in the 13th century.
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| Other interesting monuments
include the Bull Ring constructed in 1,880 (see photo) or the Monastery
De la Victoria from the 15th century built in Gothic style. For nature
lovers there are many national parks such as the 'Parque Natural Bah�a
de C�diz', 'El Coto de Do�ana' and 'La Sierra de Grazalema' as well
as one of the oldest botanic gardens in Spain dating back to the 17th
century.
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| Going Out: The center of El Puerto
has a very diverset nightlife with many bars and restaurants. You
can go out to the bars and discotheques until the early hours of the
morning all week long or just enjoy tapaS in one of the many small
tapa bars (small bars where you can go for a typical Spanish snack
or a drink). El Puerto also offers other types of entertainment like
cinemas, flamenco dancing shows and Spanish concerts.
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| Programs Offered in El Puerto
de Santa Maria |
| In El Puerto UniSpain
offers Spanish programs from the private school Sampere. For more
information about the school click on the link below. |
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Sampere El Puerto |
| About the School: Sampere is one of
the oldest private language organizations in Spain offering courses
in 5 different towns. The school in el Puerto is located in center
of the town.... Sampere El Puerto Spanish Course Info |
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School Prices
(ALL PRICES ARE IN EUROS)
| Sampere (2005) |
2 Weeks |
4 Weeks |
6 Weeks |
8 Weeks |
Extra Weeks |
| Total Price Standard Course (22h
per week) |
360 |
680 |
1020 |
1200 |
125 |
| Price per Week |
180 |
170 |
170 |
150 |
125 |
Sampere Other Courses:
Individual Course: 1 week 20hours=700€, 30hours=1050€,
40hours=1400€.
Starting Dates: Every Monday. The school is closed between Nov 4th and Feb 28th.
Accommodation Prices
(ALL PRICES ARE IN EUROS)
HB=(Half Board) FB=(Full Board)
| Host Families (2004)
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HB *Double Room |
HB Single Room |
| Price per week |
145 |
169 |
*Double rooms only available when reserving with
a companion.
| Shared Apartments (2004)* |
Double Room |
Single Room |
| Price per week |
NA |
95 |
Other Accommodation Possibilities
In El Puerto you can also rent your own flat from
approx. 500Eur a month or live in a pension or hotel from 20Eur
a day. If you prefer one of the above solutions please indicate
your selection when contacting UniSpain or when reserving your accommodation.
The prices indicated are minimum prices and UniSpain will contact
you with a specific offer.
Airport Pick-up Service
We offer airport pick-up from Malaga airport to
your accommodation in el Puerto for 160Eur per person and from Sevilla
airport for 80Eur per person. We
can also help you with information about how to get to your accommodation
by train or bus from the airport.
Further Information and Bookings
If you have any questions or will like further
information about the different Spanish courses offered by UniSpain
in El Puerto please fill out the form in Contact
Information.
To book a Spanish course please fill out the Registration
form where after you will receive a response from UniSpain confirming
that we are processing your request and further information about
how to pay the initial deposit.
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People who prefer a smaller
town will love El Puerto. The beautiful natural surrounding
and the location next to the Atlantic ocean is also good reason
to choose this friendly place.
Although there are some tourists (mainly Spanish) during the
summer, El Puerto (and the rest of Cadiz) is still one of the
few places in Spain along the coastline which have not been
over exploited by tourism.
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