Having just spent 8 weeks in Vejer de la Frontera, I have to say that it’s been a fantastic place for me to come to improve my Spanish and learn more about the deep historic roots and culture of Andalucía!
Because of its location, immersion in the language is something I couldn’t avoid. Vejer is off the beaten path high on top of one of the many rolling hills of the southern landscape of Spain. Along with wild olive trees dotting the outskirts of the town, the beautiful pink flowering bougainvillea decorate the numerous ancient stonewalls and colorfully tiled patios within the city.
My classes have been stimulating, very thorough and I’ve had my questions answered by knowledgeable, capable and qualified professors who not only offer their expertise to their jobs but also bring a true joy of sharing their native language into the classroom. In addition to this, they’re probably the nicest people you’ll ever meet.
Along with formal classes in the classroom setting, the many excursions to places such as Cádiz, Tarifa, Bolonia, Morocco and surrounding areas have offered a practical way to exercise what I have learned during Spanish lessons.
Although I did take the opportunity to do a horse ride to the beach one day, explore other areas on foot, participate in learning how to cook some of the regional dishes such as Paella and Gazpacho, other fantastic opportunities for surfing or horse riding lessons are available. The school and the city of Vejer is a hidden gem in the heart of Andalucía and I hope I can share my experience with anyone else that’s interested in learning more Spanish and the culture of Spain.
