In the stunningly beautiful coastal town of Llanes, Asturias in northern Spain.
Various dates - please enquire for further information
Accommodation in the comfortable 3 star Montemar Hotel only 2 minutes walk to one of the thirty beaches in the area and also the wonderful medieval town centre..
This cultural experience includes:
· 16 hours of Spanish teaching by qualified and experienced language teachers at beginners and elementary levels.
· An introduction to the life and culture of this fascinating part of “hidden” Spain.
· Excursions to places of interest and local beauty spots with guides who know and love the area.
· Hotel accommodation with breakfast. (Llanes has an abundance of bars and restaurants within 5 or 10 minutes walk from the hotel).
· Return train journey across the dramatic landscapes of Spain.
This unique opportunity is only available to a limited number of participants.
€ 545
Hotel
· The Montemar Hotel is situated a few minutes walk away from the historic town centre of Llanes and the Sablón beach. It is also two minutes from the spectacular Paseo de San Pedro cliff walk which has featured on many films and advertisements on Spanish television. Accommodation is a choice of spacious twin or double en-suite rooms each with balcony and view. Each room has TV and central heating. Other facilities include individual safes, elevator, laundry service, bar, lounge, cafeteria and terrace.
Classes
· Classes will be taught in two groups of approximately 12 persons per group. One group will be at beginners or near-beginners level and the other elementary to intermediate level. Course material will be written and prepared by Jane Cronin and will include a variety of interesting information about the Llanes area.
· There will be two teachers, Hans Bangerter and Jane Cronin. Hans is a native German who is proficient in both English and Spanish. He is a trained and experienced language teacher specialising in dyslexia. Jane Cronin is a fully qualified language teacher of English and Spanish.
· There will be a simple aptitude test at the beginning of the stay which will be used as a guide when dividing the groups. Students can of course request a change of class if they feel this to be appropriate.
Journey
· A coach will be provided starting from Pilar de la Horadada to Alicante train station and to take you to the hotel in Llanes.
· We will be travelling across Spain on a comfortable Intercity train with reserved seats. The train contains a bar area which serves snacks and drinks, although it is advisable to take food for the journey. Entertainment is provided in the form of music and two full length feature films. This is also a great opportunity to see the varied landscapes of Spain.
Activities
· The trip includes one full day excursion to the outstanding Picos de Europa mountains and two half day excursions to other places of interest in the Llanes area.
· In your free time, Llanes offers a range of activities sporting and cultural activities and many beautiful country walks.
Llanes
Llanes is in the north-eastern corner of the region of Asturias on the Atlantic coast of Spain. The district of Llanes covers 48 kms of coastline and has 38 white sandy beaches surrounded by green countryside and cliffs.
The population of the Llanes district is about 13,000 inhabitants, around 4,500 of whom live in the town of Llanes itself. The rest of the population lives in dozens of small villages and hamlets dotted along the coast and inland towards the Sierra del Cuera mountain range. Llanes is about 100 kms from Oviedo, the capital of Asturias to the west and Santander to the east.
The people of Llanes live mainly from fishing and tourism. The medieval centre dates back to the XIII century when the town walls and tower were constructed. In the picturesque port are the “Cubes of Memory”, a creation of the Basque artist Agustín Ibarrola. The area also contains some magnificent Indiana mansions.
Llanes is a popular resort for Spaniards from inland Spain and Bilbao. It is renowned for its nightlife in the summer months and has 41 bars, 6 cafes and 34 restaurants.
Websites
You will find many pictures and more information about Llanes on the Internet. Here are a few links which are in Spanish:
http://www.valdellera.biz
http://www.llanesnet.com
http://www.llanes.as
www.llanes.com
Here are a few of the comments made by participants on a previous holiday organised by Cronin Language Services in nearby Santander, Cantabria.
“An excellent approach to learning Spanish with the opportunity to visit some very beautiful parts of northern Spain.”
“I consider it a sound extension of my learning both of the language and country.”
“A whole new aspect of Spain to be experienced. I felt more absorbed in Spanish life”
“Being in this part of Spain ensures that you must speak Spanish and it’s a beautiful part of the country. The teachers’ love of the area was obvious and made the trip more special for the students.”
“Excellent insight into Cantabrian and Asturian culture”
“Excellent content and teaching combined with a light-hearted approach.”
“It is a very beautiful area, such a contrast to the Costas. Good to get away to experience the culture.”
“Absolutely fantastic. Well done!”
“Not only has my Spanish improved but we saw the real Spain and a different culture and the architecture was beautiful.”
For more information please contact:
Jane Cronin
Tel: 968 18 32 58
e-mail jane@croninlanguages.com
www.croninlanguages.com
