Cuba’s capital, Havana, has a rich cultural heritage. Even today, it still retains a nostalgic flair that brings back memories of the 1950s. If you choose to study Spanish in Havana, you will be amazed by the amount of historical monuments and the friendliness of the locals.

The picturesque city centre, La Habana Vieja with its Colonial style buildings, museums, glorious palaces, and various cultural establishments has been on the World Heritage List since 1982. Handcrafts markets and former military strongholds are perfect for a nice afternoon walk. You can enjoy Havana’s countless cafés where lively music is played all day long. At night you can immerse yourself in the vibrant nightlife of the Caribbean. Wherever you are in Cuba, the Cuban’s incredible joy for life will no doubt rub off on you! There is always music playing and people love to sing and relax in Havana’s many bars, cafés and restaurants. There are also numerous beaches nearby that you can relax on after your classes at the Spanish school are over for the day.

Cuba

Cuba is located in the heart of the American Mediterranean at the mouth of the Gulf of Mexico. The endearing "Grande Dame" of the Caribbean lies like a cigar between the fingers of Florida and the Yucatán Peninsula. As the largest island in the Caribbean, Cuba has over 200 bays and 300 natural beaches, characterised by fine white sand and crystal clear, turquoise blue water. Cuba's passionate culture has developed from Caribbean, African and Spanish roots. Cuba’s population of approximately 11 million inhabitants are descendents of various Antilles, African, Asian, and European peoples. One thing you can be sure of in Cuba is that you will meet locals quickly and easily.

During a visit to the old city centre of Havana, be sure to stop at the fortress Castillo de la Real Fuerza, the famous palaces Palacio de los Capitanes Generales and Palacio del Segundo Cabo and El Templete.

Equally worth seeing is the Catedral de La Habana, which looks over the city with its uneven towers and Baroque façade that was built in the style of Italian architect Francesco Borromini. At the edge of the Plaza de la Catedral is the Palacio de los Marquesas de Aguas Claras from the year 1760.

A large number of museums, the most important being the Museo de la Ciudad, the Museo de Arte Colonial, and the Museo Casa Natal de José Martí, and many different cultural institutions as well as restaurants, cafés, and several plazas characterise Havana's cityscape. Cigar lovers cannot miss La Casa del Habano, a cigar museum and salesroom. Just as interesting is the Real Fábrica de Tabacos Partagás, one of Havana's oldest cigar factories. So, why not study Spanish at our Spanish school in Cuba and discover this amazing country for yourself!