Which two Spanish cities should I learn Spanish in?

Question

I am set on Madrid, but I want to choose another city

I am a young student so I would like to go somewhere that is somewhat lively, but at the same time, since I am already staying in Madrid, somewhere very scenic or historical would be nice as well

My choices are: Alicante, Cadiz, Granada, Malaga, Marbella, Pamplona, Salamanca, Seville, Tenerife, and Valencia

Right now I am leaning towards Valencia because I have been hearing that some regions of Spain speak Spanish that is hard for a foreigner to understand, but I would love to hear other people's suggestions!

Answer 1

Well in Valencia, they do speak Valenciano also. its a bilingual area just like in catalonia..

your best bet would be in Salamanca. its a beautiful college town. you would enjoy it..

Take care..

Bcn_mimosa from Barcelona

Answer 2

Beware Andalucia. They do not speak good Spanish here. They chop the endings off words and speak very fast (mucho rapido). Madrid will be a good city to learn "well spoken" Spanish.

Answer 3

Granada; my sister was there for 1 1/2 yrs. I went there on my honeymoon, lots of Ss and young people there . . .

Answer 4

If your main aim is to learn Spanish, I would be put off anywhere where Castillian not the only language spoken. This is a disadvantage to going to Barcelona to learn Spanish (Catalan is the pedominant language there) but while you are in Spain you really should visit this beautiful, vibrant city.

In Valencia, Valenciá (a variant of Catalan) is also spoken, but much less in Valencia city, than in the resto of the province, so perhaps less of a disincentive.

However if you will be studying at a Spanish university, you may find that some classes are taught in Catalan / Valencian in universities in Barcelona / Valencia.

The same applies to Pamplona where Vasque is spoken.

However all these are amazing cities, and there is no reason why you can´t learn Castillian there despite the prescence of other languages.

Some people find the Anadluz accent hard to understand, but its really just a case of getting used to it.

Salamanca, is a beutiful historic city, with a large student population a great atmosphere, and a very popular choice for students coming to learn the language.  No one could complain about the accent there.

Answer 5

Santiago de Compostela is one of the best places to learn Spanish. I wouldn't consider the South of Spain or Barcelona. Beautiful places but not the right ones to learn. Madrid is not nice!!!

Answer 6

Cadiz, Alicante, Malaga, Granada, and Sevilla are in Andalucia, and the Andaluz accent is difficult to underestand, I'm Spanish and from Granada, Granada is great and his accent is not very difficult, sincerely, in Sevilla, Malaga and Cadiz the accent is more difficult.

Granada is a good place.

Then, in Valencia and Barcelona, speak Catalan and Spanish, but if you want to learn Spanish, don't go to these cities.

Granada is a good choice.

Sorry, but not mastered English well, I am Spanish and I live in spain

By_ Montse López         (a Spanish girl )

Answer 7

I'd go to Malaga.   I love'd that city.  Great beaches and a nice laid back attitude- a great contrast from a big city.  Seville is a great city too.  Lots of history there.

Also, I found Pais Vasco a little scary- not a good place for tourists.  Not sure if that carries over to Pamplona at all, but that's something to consider.

Answer 8

I would consider Salamanca and Granada both have big universities and a lot of students.

I would rule out Marabella, that is full of the super rich. Seville is great, but also the hottest city in Europe.