Spanish language courses in Vitoria, Basque Country
Vitoria... European Green Capital 2012, Culinary Capital 2014
Vitoria is the perfect blend of ancient Spanish history and of modern development. It boasts one of Spain's highest standards of living thanks to its array of cultural activities, its beautiful surroundings, and its excellent service provision. Vitoria, yet untouched by mass-tourism, allows you to discover the surprising blend between the solid strength of the past and the energetic power of the future.
[ Vitoria — ancient, modern, sustanaible and green]
Location
Basque Country, North SpainVitoria, capital of the Basque Country, is situated on a plain surrounded by mountains, 60 km from the coast, 35 km from La Rioja region, and 50 km from the monasteries where the first texts in Spanish language were found.
Vitoria is 351 Km from Madrid, 66 Km from Bilbao, 110 Km from San Sebastian, 112 Km from Burgos and 90 Km from Pamplona.
Population
240.000 inhabitantsIn the 1950´s, when the city had about 60,000 residents, Vitoria experienced a significant population boom. Its dynamic industry and services sectors attracted many people from other Spanish regions to settle in this ever-growing city.
How to get Vitoria
BIlbao international airportThe city of Vitoria is situated on the axis of communications between Madrid and the French border, making it very well connected with other cities in Spain and the South of France. Vitoria has train and bus stations, as well as an airport. Vitoria Airport only has domestic flights to Barcelona. The nearest international airport is Bilbao airport (BIO), 60 minutes by car. Other possibilities are Santander (90 minutes), Biarritz (100 minutes).
Places to visit
Medieval town, Plaza de EspañaThe entire old town of Vitoria, with its narrow streets and unique architecture, has been declared a monumental group. The gothic churches of Santa Maria, San Vicente, San Pedro and San Miguel as well as the renaissance palaces of Montehermoso and Villa Suso, are worth seeing.
Afterwards, you can stroll through the Arquillos, an arcaded walk that leads to the two main squares: the Plaza de España, and the Plaza de la Virgen Blanca.
This central area perfectly links the medieval quarter to the modern the town-centre. This bustling area is filled with people strolling, shopping or sitting at the countless outdoor cafés, which line the streets.
Time flies as you sit and watch people coming and going and children trading their card collections on Sunday mornings...
The parks, pedestrian-only streets and wide avenues are an open invitation to walk to the Museum of Fine Arts or the Romanesque church of San Prudencio. You can also go jogging around the Prado or San Juan de Arriaga parks.
Surrounding cities
San Sebastian, Bilbao, Pamplona The biggest city is Bilbao, with a medieval origin but a strong and modern industrial and commercial tradition. Ever since the city embarked on its ambitious urban reform, it has become famous all over the world, with Frank Gehry’s Guggenheim Museum, the most modern subway system in Europe designed by Norman Foster, the Euskalduna Congress Hall...
San Sebastian has its most extraordinary natural landscape, right in the middle of the city: the mountains meet the sea to form the beautiful bay of La Concha.
Just an hour or an hour and a half’s drive from Vitoria you can visit the world-famous festivities of San Fermin in Pamplona in July, the impressive cathedral in Burgos, the alternative festivals in Logroño and the wonderful Sardinero beach in Santander.
Language School
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Spanish language school in VitoriaL’école d’espagnol Zador à Vitoria se trouve au rez-de-chaussée d’un bâtiment historique rénové, dans le centre de Vitoria, près de la zone piétonne de la Plaza de España, de la cité médiévale, du parc Florida, de la cathedrale.
Spanish School in Vitoria
Spanish courses
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Spanish courses for adults in VitoriaSpanish courses for adults always in mini-groups. Intensive Spanish courses for adults throughout the whole year: General Intensive Spanish courses, Spanish for Professionals —Spanish for Business, Spanish for DELE or Spanish for Teachers— and Holiday language courses, an ideal opportunity to combine the study of Spanish language with excursions and trips in the Basque Country, Wine Tasting Programme or golf.
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LABORAL Kutxa International Basketball Camp Basketball Camp for junior and youth players aged 12 to 17, combine Intensive Basketball Instruction for medium and advanced basketball players with Spanish language course, activities, and visits.
Laboral Kutxal Basketball Camp
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Tailor made Spanish courses for groups in Vitoria Basque Country School trips and tailor made Spanish courses for groups to Vitoria, Basque Country, North of Spain. In all cases the language study programmes are adapted to the students’ age. Some are general language trips and others are thematic tours, focusing on Spanish and a sports —basketball, golf, horse riding...—, Spanish and cultural visits, business Spanish, Spanish and Basque cuisine, Spanish language and the world of wine and architecture ... are some of the language trips organized by our language school in Vitoria.
Tailor made Spanish courses for groups
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