Study Abroad: Learn Spanish on the Beach in Montanita!

World's Best Language Schools

57 Carruthers Street Ilam Christchurch, 8041 New Zealand

Description

Montanita is a fantastic place. Montanita, is a small colourful village located approximately 3 hours south of Manta and 4 km north of Manglar alto, in the Guayas province, known throughout Ecuador as the best beach for surfing. It has a population of around 1,000 inhabitants. Montanita is where sports lovers can find the best beach for surfing with waves reaching three meters of height. Water temperatures range from 56-68 degrees. The place holds surfing competitions the whole year round especially in the high season (December through April), when lots of people from Guayaquil and foreigners arrive to the village Pavement culture thrives in Montanita village and the two main roads are lined with outdoor cafes in which to sit, watch and be seen. The food is cheap and delicious - a diet of tropical fruit for breakfast and fresh seafood for the rest of the day comes highly recommended.

The beach is a glorious expanse of golden sand. There are a number of simple wooden beachside bars near the village and another cluster at La Punta, a sandy headland about 0.5km along at the North end of the beach. These bars are perfect for watching flocks of albatrosses skimming the waves and for sundowners with a view of the Pacific. Today Montanita is not only a place for surfing, it is also a town with a beach ambiance and interesting nightlife, perfect for backpackers or groups of families that are searching for a nice holiday in a peaceful beach spot. An added bonus: During the months of May to October the whales swim past the front of Montanita beach, on their way to the Isla de la Plata, which is their temporary breeding ground part of their route from the South Pole.

Highlights

Surrounding area: The area has archeological museums in Real Alto, Salango and Agua Blanca, where you can see * Los amantes de Sumpa* the lovers of Sumpa. It dates 7.000 years and was discovered in one of the 32 ruins of the Vega culture in the tomb of the lovers of Sumpa. The Vega people lived well for 3500 years, had great knowledge and left a rich cultural heritage. After the Vega people came the Valdivians. Anthropological studies have concluded that the Valdivians were among the first Americans to make pottery and ceramic figures.

Surfing: The way the Ecuadorian Coast faces both South and North swells hit the coast all year and depending on the swell direction spots can become very good. Montanita is a good home base because it breaks on all tides and swell directions.

Montanita has it all from beginner to expert breaks and its grinding right hand barrel rightly deserves its reputation as a premiere surf destination in Ecuador . There are also great beach breaks, long wrapping points and numerous other spots. The Point known as the End in Montañita is a right of point break located a kilometer to the north of the center of Montañita. Between the center of Montañita and the End, there is pretty much always the possibility of left and right beach-break with a nice sandy bottom preferred by the less expert.

Travel Types

BackPacking Abroad
Birdwatching
Camping
Homestay
Language Immersion
Photography
Scuba
Sports
Surfing
Yoga

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Languages

Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

Spanish

Cost in US$:

from 140 per week

Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

This is the cost of the language mini-group programme. Small groups provide a socaible and fun atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to contribute!Come and learn Spanish on the beach with the friendliest teachers in Ecuador!

Credit Available

yes

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements

Apartment/Flat
Dormitory
Home-stays
Other

Participants Travel to Ecuador

Independently

Application Process Involves

Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

World's Best Language Schools's Mission Statement

We are dedicated to finding you the very best language schools around the world. Each school has something special and unique about it. It may be surfing some of the best waves in the world while studying Spanish, learning all about art and culture in Italy, or discovering the best adventures there are to offer in New Zealand or Venezuela. Our schools are all something special, and we want to make your experience the very best possible during your study abroad.

Year Founded

1992

Learn Spanish on the Beach in Montanita!