Learn Spanish on the Costa Blanca, in a city where the beach is part of everyday life.
Alicante combines relaxed Mediterranean living with a real Spanish city of more than 300,000 people. You can choose between Enforex Alicante, Estudio Sampere Alicante and Proyecto Español Alicante, and spend your afternoons on the Postiguet beach, which starts right next to the old town.
Why Alicante is a great place to learn Spanish
Alicante is big enough to have everything you need, but small enough to feel at home within days. Most people here speak Spanish in daily life rather than English, so you practise from the first coffee of the morning. The climate is one of the sunniest in Spain, and the city is a good base for trips along the coast.
- Culture Walk up to Santa Bárbara castle for the view over the bay, then explore the narrow streets of the Barrio de Santa Cruz.
- Beach Postiguet is in the city centre; San Juan, one of the longest beaches of the Costa Blanca, is a short tram ride away.
- Food Try arroz a banda and other rice dishes, and join the locals for tapas along the Explanada, with its famous wave-patterned promenade.
Spanish schools in Alicante
What makes Alicante special
Alicante celebrates the Hogueras de San Juan every June, when huge sculptures are set alight across the city. The rest of the year life moves at a pleasant pace: markets in the morning, the beach after class, and dinner outside late in the evening. Day trips to Tabarca island, Elche’s palm groves or Valencia are easy to organise.
Accommodation in Alicante
You can stay with host families, shared apartments with other students or student residences. You book your accommodation together with your course; it usually runs from the Sunday before your course starts to the Saturday after it ends, and extra nights can be added.
Frequently asked questions about learning Spanish in Alicante
Which Spanish courses can I take in Alicante?
Our schools in Alicante offer intensive courses, semi-intensive courses that leave more free time, DELE and SIELE exam preparation, specialised courses such as Spanish for tourism, medicine or culture, Business Spanish and courses for Spanish teachers. Open a school above to see their courses, lessons per week and class sizes, and ask us if you are not sure which course suits you.
When is the best time to learn Spanish in Alicante?
You can learn Spanish in Alicante all year: winters are mild and sunny, and even in January you can often sit outside. July and August are hot and busy; spring and autumn are ideal if you want warm weather without the summer crowds.
Is Alicante a good place to learn Spanish if I also want a beach holiday?
Yes. The Postiguet beach is right next to the old town and San Juan beach is a short tram ride away, so you can study in the morning and be by the sea in the afternoon, all year round.
Do people in Alicante speak Spanish or Valencian?
Spanish is what you hear in daily life, in shops, bars and on the street. Valencian is co-official in the region and appears on signs, but it will not get in the way of your Spanish.
Can I combine my course with trips along the Costa Blanca?
Easily. The tram runs along the coast to places like El Campello and Benidorm, and Tabarca island, Elche’s palm groves and Valencia make good weekend trips.
Ready to learn Spanish in Alicante?
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