Spanish course in Benalmádena
A Spanish course in Benalmádena is the perfect way to enjoy this sun-drenched, colourful, lively town next to the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean.
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Why take a Spanish course in Benalmádena?
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Spain while learning the beautiful Spanish language by the warm, sparkling waters of the Mediterranean Sea, all set against the stunning backdrop of sun-drenched Benalmádena! This charming town is not only colourful and lively, but it also retains a small-town feel that allows for moments of tranquillity and offers a unique glimpse into the traditional Spanish way of life.
During your enriching Spanish course in Benalmádena, you will have the opportunity to stroll through the enchanting medieval streets of Benalmádena-Pueblo, the old town, where you can uncover a variety of fascinating sights, including the impressive Castillo de Colomares, a magnificent monument dedicated to the legendary explorer Christopher Columbus.
For those seeking adventure, take a thrilling cable car ride up Mount Calamarro, where you will be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the picturesque Spanish countryside, the iconic Rock of Gibraltar, and even the distant shores of Africa on particularly clear days. After a day filled with exploration and learning, you can return to the beautiful coastline to enjoy a leisurely dinner at one of the many delightful restaurants, or perhaps you might prefer to experience the vibrant nightlife and dance the night away in this lively coastal town!
About our Spanish school in Benalmádena
Our school has been teaching Spanish for over 45 years. We offer 24 spacious, air-conditioned classrooms, all equipped with the latest audio-visual technology and free Wi-Fi throughout the premises. Our large, shaded terrace features a cafeteria, providing an ideal space for you and your fellow students to gather between lessons. Additionally, we have a small cinema room for film evenings and a library stocked with a variety of resources for student use.
With an average class size of just 7 students, our school fosters a close-knit, family atmosphere that will make you feel right at home.
One of Benalmadena's most popular beaches, Playa de Santa Ana, is only a 20-minute walk away. Its shallow waters and gentle sloping banks make it a perfect place to relax and practice your Spanish.
Location of our school in Benalmádena
What is the best language course in Benalmádena?
Available courses
If you want to study general, everyday Spanish, our school’s Intensive Course of 20 lessons per week will be perfect! You’ll learn in groups no larger than 10, with students from all over the world.
The Intensive + Private Lessons courses also consist of 20 group lessons each week, plus 5 or 10 additional Private Spanish Lessons. Individual classes allow our school’s expert tutors to devote more time to improving your Spanish!
Our Benalmádena school runs an exciting range of special interest courses. You can complement your Spanish course in Benalmádena with extra classes in Flamenco dancing or Spanish cookery!
At Easter and during the summer months, the school also offer a popular course for younger students aged between 13-17 years, combining Spanish lessons, host family accommodation and a programme of daily activities.
For further details on any of these Spanish courses, please contact us.
Special courses in Benalmádena
What accommodation is available in Benalmádena?
Available accommodation
Our school will happily arrange accommodation for your stay in Benalmádena. The best way to fully immerse yourself in the Spanish language and culture is to stay with a native Host Family, practicing your vocabulary with the locals! Each family is chosen for their hospitality, suitability to host students and the standard of their accommodation. Choose a bed and breakfast arrangement or half board, including two meals a day. Most families live within walking distance of the school and you can stay from Sunday before your Spanish course starts until the Saturday afterwards. Extra nights can be available on request.
As an alternative to a host family, you can choose to stay in shared apartments in Benalmádena. This is a great choice for students over 18 years old who prefer more independence, for groups of friends who want to stay together, or for those who simply prefer to cook their own meals. Our school has several fully-equipped, self-catering apartments located right next to the school in the city centre, just a 15-20 minute walk from the beach. The apartments have a cleaning service twice a week, free Wi-Fi, and provide bath towels and sheets.
The Shared Apartment option offers seven bedrooms (four doubles and three singles) and four full bathrooms with showers, making it ideal for small groups of students. Rooms are available as single or double occupancy, with shared bathrooms. The apartment also has a spacious living room, a large kitchen with three refrigerators and two washing machines. The living room is equipped with air conditioning and a large flat-screen TV. Each bedroom has a desk, TV, electric heating, and a fan.
The Shared Apartment Plus option features four single rooms, a living room, two bathrooms (one with a shower and one with a bathtub), and a kitchen with a utility room. There’s also a cosy terrace where you can relax or sunbathe after a busy day learning Spanish. All bedrooms and common areas are equipped with air conditioning, a TV, and a desk. The living room includes a large flat-screen TV, and there’s also a shared computer available.
Please contact us for further information or with any queries you may have, including studio apartment options, or advice on booking the course only and making your own accommodation arrangements.
Available activities in Benalmádena
Get the most from your Spanish course in Benalmádena with our school’s varied activity program! Enjoy activities such as tapas tours, Flamenco classes, horse riding, Spanish film nights, windsurfing, museum visits, beach volleyball and sangria parties!
You can also join our school’s excursions, taking in places like Granada, Córdoba, Seville and Ronda. Some activities are included in the price of the course, whilst others incur extra charges.
How to get to our school in Benalmádena
From Malaga Airport, a direct train service will take you to Benalmádena in around 30 minutes. Alternatively, our school will gladly provide one or two-way airport transfers from/to Málaga Airport, although this service carries an additional cost. We’ll be pleased to answer any questions you may have about our Benalmádena school, or about the town itself. Please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Benalmádena: Student reviews & feedback
Intensive 20 with Shared apartment
I very much enjoyed the whole experience of the course and would like to repeat it in the future! I felt I learnt a lot of Spanish in the 5 days!
- K. Merritt
Club 50+
I really enjoyed this course. The tutors were very good - especially Ingrid - and I feel they assessed me correctly and put me in the right group because my speaking and listening were very elementary.
Overall, it did give me confidence to have a go in speaking Spanish, so I was happy.
- C. Powell
Club 50+
This course was beyond my expectations. I felt very welcome. Teachers explained in a clear and calm way and they were very helpful. My course included excursions and activities, they were wonderful too!
- D. Rijkschroeff
Intensive 20 + Private lessons with Shared Apartment
Interactive and interesting classes, accommodation was basic but clean.
- D. Zimsek
Intensive 20
Impeccable teachers, couldn’t have been more friendly, helpful and fun. I’ve been to several language schools in Europe and Latin America studying French and Spanish, and this school was the best of all. Monica, our teacher for the conversation portion, is quite gifted in her ability to engage the students and the school is lucky to have her. I don’t often write reviews but I was motivated to do so now because I was so impressed with the school. And nobody is paying me to say this!
- R. Melchionno
Semi Intensive with Host Family
Dominic had a lovely experience,lots of activities organised which we found great that Dominic was busy doing things and not hanging around with lots of free time on his hands.
His house Mum was very nice also, overall it was a great experience and I found Apple Languages great to deal with.
- D. Grealis
Club 50+ with Host Family
The school was fantastic, professors and admin staff. It was lovely to meet other students from all over the world. Not really a classroom set up more discussion led, which going back to school at my age was great.
The apartment was in a super location, clean, and the lady of the house Josefa was marvellous. Very friendly and chatty (only in Spanish though) and she made us breakfast every morning.
I will certainly come back to Benalmadena again. The over 50 programme was fantastic, lots to see and do most days.
- L. Rosier
Club 50+ with Host Family
Wow, what great teachers they have there. I have never had such great service. Would like to thank Juliana for being a true professional and gave so much time to help my friend and myself Thank you.x
Accomadation was great, very clean. The lady of the house spoke Spanish to us all the time even though I couldn't reply back most of the time.
What a great experience, would go again
- C. Mollon
Intensive 20
The course was very good and enjoyable. I wish I was staying for a few more weeks.
The Tutor Elena Beltrain was outstanding and I hope I have her again when I next come for a week. The classes are held in Spanish which I found hard to understand in the beginning and maybe lost a bit of momentum (but I guess you would say it helps with the learning ) ?
- M. Vinter
Club 50+
The staff were terrific and I came home feeling more confident about understanding Spanish and about speaking myself.
- L. Britton
Club 50+
I visited with my two neighbours and had a great time. I cannot fault the tuition - our teachers were highly professional and often very entertaining.I certainly felt that my Spanish had improved and I am motivated to continue to learn. I hope you will pass on my thanks to the College for such an enjoyable and fruitful course.I would definitely recommend it.
Our course included activities usually in the afternoon and these were highly enjoyable and all helped our appreciation of the language and the area.
- L. N.
Club 50+
The teachers were excellent without exception, both in the classroom and on the additional activities. I applied for the course for seniors, and had been assessed at level B1.2. I was allocated to the B2 course, 6 students, including 4 young students who had been at the school for 8 months So I found the 2 weeks very challenging but fun.
- F. Timmins
Intensive 20 + Flamenco with Shared Apartment
First week I had individual lessons, the second week I was in a group. Both weeks the lessons were good. The extra Flamenco classes were great!
- I. Gijzen
An excellent week. Very well equipped and friendly school. Plenty of opportunity to speak the language and practise outside of lessons. Student apartment very convenient for the school. Clean and well serviced.
- R. Sullivan
It was just what I wanted, with lots of revision on past tenses. The teachers were excellent; their lessons were informative and very entertaining. I was very sorry to be only staying for one week. I have every intention of returning to Benalmadena to do more courses. The accommodation was very good with excellent facilities, I would hope to stay there next time.
- W. Harvey
The teachers were good and friendly. The course was good and it was very satisfying to be able to speak Spanish well after 4 weeks.
- M. De Vlieger
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Czech republic (4.5)
Denmark (6.5)
France (7.3)
German (10.2)
Great britain (8)
Holland (8)
Italy (5)
Japan (10.5)
Norway (5)
Sweden (13)
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