Best region to live in Spain
Jan 9th, 2013, 11:11 AM
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Bob..probably read my mind..Please add my name to the "S" list approvers. LJaracz you can't go wrong with these choices but my #1 would be Salamanca..Nice size, university town, young people galore and very pleasant weather..
Jan 9th, 2013, 11:54 AM
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A little joking, maybe not as much as it sounds:
If you plan to use your Spanish in North America where most Spanish I heard had one of the accents of South or Central America, you could opt for the unis of Las Palmas/ Gran Canaria or La Laguna/ Tenerife. IF those offer any of the programs you are looking for.
The Spanish pronunication of the Canaries is much closer to the South American than to mainland Spain - also due to centuries-long historic ties between the islands and South America (more Northern South America/ Venezuela, if I remember correctly). Even much of the vocabulary is S. American like banana instead of plátano or guagua instead of bus. So the Spanish you pick up there may sound more familiar or usual back in North America. (Or maybe that is of no importance)
Plus the climate is mild to warm and sunny all year long. No winter, no baking heat in summer, always hovering around 75F
Outdoor activities include anything from high mountain hiking (Tenerife's tallest peak has almost 4,000 meters) to windsurfing. Gran Canaria has one of the best spots for the latter worldwide.
Las Palmas and La Laguna are far away from the sterile holiday resorts on the Southern coasts of each island, respectively, so the living environment will be "normal" and not touristy.
But compared with Salamanca or any of the other cities mentioned above it would sure be a bit of an unusual choice.
Like learning English on Hawaii maybe
The downside sure is the islands' isolated location which will make you miss mainland Spain's sights and living in one of the glorious cities or which would often just be a day trip by train away. But from the Canaries it's a 1.5-2hr flight north.
If you plan to use your Spanish in North America where most Spanish I heard had one of the accents of South or Central America, you could opt for the unis of Las Palmas/ Gran Canaria or La Laguna/ Tenerife. IF those offer any of the programs you are looking for.
The Spanish pronunication of the Canaries is much closer to the South American than to mainland Spain - also due to centuries-long historic ties between the islands and South America (more Northern South America/ Venezuela, if I remember correctly). Even much of the vocabulary is S. American like banana instead of plátano or guagua instead of bus. So the Spanish you pick up there may sound more familiar or usual back in North America. (Or maybe that is of no importance)
Plus the climate is mild to warm and sunny all year long. No winter, no baking heat in summer, always hovering around 75F
Outdoor activities include anything from high mountain hiking (Tenerife's tallest peak has almost 4,000 meters) to windsurfing. Gran Canaria has one of the best spots for the latter worldwide.
Las Palmas and La Laguna are far away from the sterile holiday resorts on the Southern coasts of each island, respectively, so the living environment will be "normal" and not touristy.
But compared with Salamanca or any of the other cities mentioned above it would sure be a bit of an unusual choice.
Like learning English on Hawaii maybe
The downside sure is the islands' isolated location which will make you miss mainland Spain's sights and living in one of the glorious cities or which would often just be a day trip by train away. But from the Canaries it's a 1.5-2hr flight north.
Feb 23rd, 2013, 03:42 PM
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Hello, I also plan on being part of that program in Spain during the same time. I studied aboard in Spain in Carceres which is a quiet city in the Extramadura region. I found your posting very helpful to choose the other two regions for the position. Good Luck!
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