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Adam -> Where in Spain?? (Jan. 27 2010 13:55:15)

Hola amigos! I'm applying for a really exciting program; it's for American and Canadian students to teach English in Spain after graduating, run by the Spanish government. I'm at the part now where you choose your preferred region. Obviously Andalucía is at the top, but I get two more choices, one from each of these groups:

Grupo A: Aragón, Cantabria, Castilla la Mancha, Cataluña, Galicia, Islas Canarias
Grupo B: Asturias, Ceuta y Melilla, Extremadura, La Rioja, Navarra, País Vasco

So far I'm thinking Cataluña and La Rioja, the former because my friend is applying there, and the latter for the wine [:D]

What advice do the folks here have? Which places are really beautiful and awesome to be? I'm going to be living and teaching there for a year. Flamenco is also an important consideration: I know there's not much outside of Andalucía, but if I could find a good teacher to study with in whatever city I'm in, that would be a help. A province where I'm more likely to find flamenco would probably be higher on my list.

Any thoughts? Greatly appreciated!



Escribano -> RE: Where in Spain?? (Jan. 28 2010 5:34:37)

Cataluña for Barcelona, flamenco clubs and the Costa Brava - up near the French border: Rosas, Cadaques etc. not Lloret Del Mar.[:'(]



Kate -> RE: Where in Spain?? (Jan. 28 2010 6:12:02)

I would also consider Cataluña but remember they speak Catalan there which is not helpful when trying to improve your Spanish.

Castilla de la Mancha is nicely placed between Madrid and Andalucia so I would consider that a good option. Extremadura also next to Andalucia.


Sounds like a great opportunity ! We'll be seeing you next year then [;)]



JoshMachado -> RE: Where in Spain?? (Jan. 28 2010 6:26:21)

What is the name of this program?>>??
website link?

I am currently studying spanish and french at the university of toronto, and would love to do something like this when I am finished....



kovachian -> RE: Where in Spain?? (Jan. 28 2010 7:04:48)

I have to second what Escribano said, I'd go with Cataluña just for Barcelona alone. A second choice frankly wouldn't matter to me, because I'd be thrilled to live anywhere in Spain.



Adam -> RE: Where in Spain?? (Jan. 28 2010 7:40:56)

Thanks for the advice todos! Cataluña is definitely my second choice but I'm wondering (in case it gets to this) what to pick for a third choice, one of the Group B:

Asturias, Ceuta y Melilla, Extremadura, La Rioja, Navarra, País Vasco

I know Extremadura is next to Andalucía but is there much going on there? I guess from that list Asturias, La Rioja (vino!), and Navarra seem like the most attractive. Which do y'all recommend? Any flamenco?

Josh, the program is here:

http://www.mepsyd.es/exterior/usa/en/programs/us_assistants/default.shtml



sean65 -> RE: Where in Spain?? (Jan. 28 2010 8:24:01)

quote:

Asturias, Ceuta y Melilla, Extremadura, La Rioja, Navarra, País Vasco


Asturias, Pais Vasco and Nevarra are on the north coast. Very green and hilly with plenty of rain. Very beautiful part of spain but perhaps not what you're looking for.

Ceuta y Melilla is on the north coast of Africa, probably more Moroccan than Spanish.

Extremadura may give you better access to Madrid for weekend trips to watch/study flamenco.

La Rioja is a lovely area. I wouldn't expect to see much in the way of flamenco in that part of Spain.



Anders Eliasson -> RE: Where in Spain?? (Jan. 29 2010 10:31:57)

Rampart
I´ve travelled most of Spain. Also the not so well known places.

Of the places you mention, Barcelona will be the only spot with some flamenco. The rest of Cataluña has no flamenco.

If you dont mind rain Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, Pais Vasco and Navarra The north coast) are really beautifull places and people are very very nice. There´s some flamenco in Bilbao (Pais Vasco)

La Rioja is a bit deserted and I wouldnt go there myself



Donald -> RE: Where in Spain?? (Jan. 30 2010 12:37:43)

Aragon's principal city is Zaragoza which is good according to a Spanish friend. It seems to have a few flamenco classes and the flamenco shows tour all the cities anyway. A lot depends on your preference for size of town or city.



Kate -> RE: Where in Spain?? (Jan. 31 2010 4:02:12)

Hi Adam,

I found this page about Extremadura and there appears to be quite a few music festivals happening there. I have always wanted to go to Womad in Caceres.


http://www.coloursofspain.com/travelguidedetail/49/extremadura/introduction/



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