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Study vacation in Tropea

The Italian language school in Tropea, Calabria

Occupying the foot of the Italian boot is Calabria, a region of unspoilt natural landscape, lush green vegetation and virtually untouched beaches. On the bridge of this foot, roughly where the shoe laces would be, is Tropea, a pretty little town perched 42m above the deep blue Tyrrhenian. It is about 10km north-east of Capo Vaticano and boasts the region’s most attractive piece of coastline, with several long, sandy beaches just a short walk from town. But you don't come here if it's action you're after - yes, there are plenty of cosy trattorias and a lively local marketplace, but Tropea is still small-town Italy at heart.

The school is situated in a charming, traditional house in the heart of Tropea. Classes are held inside or on the terrace outside. The teachers are all native speakers and devote half of class time to grammar exercises and half to developing students' communication skills, to help you gain confidence with your Italian as quickly as possible. Background information on Italy and its culture, achieved through the use of up-to-date texts and other materials, is then the perfect compliment to your studies.

Tropea never fails to charm with its romantic, winding streets and delightful cafés selling fresh, local produce. The same fruit and olive groves that fill your basket are just on the outskirts of town and make ideal places for walking, with quiet side roads providing safe and scenic routes for mountain biking. Further afield, the archaeological museum in Reggio Calabria and the volcanic island of Stromboli make for popular excursions. The Aspromonte Massif also offers breathtaking views of Sicily - or alternatively take the short trip across the water and set foot on the island yourself.

Link: www.piccolauniversitaitaliana.com

written on 25.09.2006 at 18:40.

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