Country Overview:

Seville is the capital of Andalusia, the largest city in Southern Spain, and the home of such famed operatic characters as Carmen, Figaro, and Don Juan.

Renowned throughout Spain for the vitality, humor, and joie de vivre of her inhabitants, Seville is famed for colorful festivals, vibrant cafe culture, and theatrical riches. The weeklong spring festival, the Feria de Abril, is not to be missed. Food and drink, music and dancing, parades of mounted gentlemen and beautiful dancers, all flow day and night from the customary field of tented pavilions.

Legends of Hercules' local exploits aside, ancient Seville was founded when the Guadalquivir River shifted away from the nearby Roman city Italica (the ruins of which are not to be missed). Known as Hispalis during the Roman Empire and Isbiliya under the Moors, Seville's past remains present in abundance. From the flower-decked Santa Cruz quarter to the La Maestranza bullring, Seville's graceful blending of Moorish, Gothic, and Renaissance styles defines Mediterranean elegance.

Our Training Center in Seville is centrally located in a traditional and lively neighborhood. From the rooftop terrace, trainees have a beautiful view of the world-famous Sevilla Cathedral and Giralda tower -- a mere 100 meters away! The Center is also equipped with large, modern classrooms and quiet lesson-planning offices.

Barcelona, Catalonia's capital, sparkles with vibrant colors and intense energy. Home to some of the most visionary artists of the modern era, Barcelona inspired Picasso's Cubism and Dali's Surrealism, and the unique Catalan perspective has had a dramatic impact on the way we perceive the world today.

Thanks to its location on the Mediterranean, Barcelona enjoys a pleasant climate year-round with mild winters and hot sunny summers with a refreshing sea breeze. Outdoor activities, from swimming in the Mediterranean to skiing in the Pyrenees, are popular and easily accessible.

Our Training Center in Barcelona is on "La Rambla de Catalunya." This central boulevard is easily one of the most emblematic of Barcelona -- full of restaurants, museums and surrounded by centuries of glorious architecture. The Center itself has ten classrooms, a lovely terrace, and is equipped with all the comforts of home.