We are looking for a language school in Italy, in a town with ocean front. Would prefer along the Ligurian coast, but are open to places on the Adriatic, and also the Mediterranean. We’re thinking about starting with just 1 week to try it out, then returning if we like it. Any experience with in person language schools? Not interested in lodging, or the extra activities. We think we can do the hiking, culinary, and cultural activities on our own.
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I stayed in Orbetello (southern Tuscany) years ago and would pass folks from a language school sitting at a cafe every day. I’ve always said I’d go back one day and take a class there!
https://www.orbitlingua.it/
You are on a lagoon in Orbetello, but there are plenty of places in the vicinity where you could be on the seaside, and the views are really marvelous. Since you mentioned hiking, it is really well positioned for that, with hiking on the promontory, nearby islands, and Maremma park.
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I've also heard about that school in Orbetello, from a person on another travel forum who wrote about taking classes there. It sounded wonderful! I'd like to go myself. The name is TERRAMARE; they also have a school on Sardinia, which also sounds tempting!
Valadelphia, do I recognize you (not your name) from another travel forum?
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Hi Eks, yes we’ve been traveling in the same circles both online and in reality! I think I read about the Orbetello school on Fodors. I picked one from the new part of Orbetello where I stayed but don’t know anything about the school.
I second the Sardinia rec—I finally made it this year and will be back!