CLIC International House Seville

Index
I. Studying in CLIC
CLIC International House Seville....................
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The staff.............................................................
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The departments...............................................
Directors of studies.......................................
Reception and administration.......................
Accomodation...............................................
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Your first day in CLIC.......................................
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The courses......................................................
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Official exams...................................................
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Optional classes...............................................
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Learning Media.................................................
The bookshop...............................................
The multimedia-room....................................
Internet and E-Mail........................................
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The cultural programme..................................
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Certificates and personalised reports............
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II. Living in Seville
Banks.................................................................
Exchange money...........................................
Opening a Spanish bank account.................
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Post-offices.......................................................
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Phones...............................................................
Cellular phones.............................................
Public phones...............................................
International calls..........................................
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Index
Tourist office.....................................................
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Health................................................................
Public health care.........................................
Private health care........................................
Emergencies.................................................
Fire Brigade..................................................
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Security .............................................................
Local & National police..................................
Guardia Civil..................................................
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Public transport................................................
Airport............................................................
Train..............................................................
Bus & Taxi.....................................................
Car rental......................................................
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Going out in Seville..........................................
Bars...............................................................
Discotheques................................................
Nightlife Shows.............................................
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Sports................................................................
Public & Private institutions................................
Gyms & Yoga......................................................
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Internet Cafés....................................................
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Markets..............................................................
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Cinemas.............................................................
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Copyshops........................................................
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Shops (open all year round)............................
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Laundry Service................................................
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Helpful Webpages.............................................
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CLIC International House Seville
WELCOME TO CLIC
Thank you for choosing our school. All of us at CLIC ih will do our best to make your stay with
us enjoyable and successful. Further on you will find a detailed description of all the services
we offer, as well as our installations.
In order to avoid confusion on your first day, we would like to provide you with a list of tips and
hints which will surely help you to make the most of your time at CLIC:
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Please let us know about any doubt you may have we are here to be of help
If you have the feeling that you were not placed in the correct level, let the teacher
know as soon as possible
For any other problems or queries, please contact the Directors of Studies.
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If your are not happy with your accommodation arrangements, please let us know
Participate in the cultural programme and suggest to the organisers any additional
activities you would like them to offer. They will appreciate it!
x Ask for a language exchange (Intercambio) at the office, and make use of the multi
media room and the study room. You will soon notice your progress.
x Be careful with you personal belongings when you are out in the city and make sure
that you are accompanied when going out at night
x And, last but not least: please read this handbook carefully.
If you are a former student:
we are happy to see you
again!
If today is your first day at
CLIC: we are positive that it
will not be your last time
here!
The director of CLIC and the
staff will all do our best to
help you and make your
stay unforgettable.
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The Staff at CLIC International House
Director
Bernhard Roters
PA Director
Eva White
Head of Administration
Mercedes Murillo
Spanish Department
Jorge Pascual
Elizabeth Abreu
Directors of Spanish Studies
Antonio Orta
José Antonio Gallego
Piedad Cuartero
Accommodation Department
Maria Jesús Pérez Muñoz
Promotion and Enrolments Asia
Yumiko Otani
Information / Reception
Macarena González
María del Mar Torres
Cultural Programme
Javier Solano
Bookshop / Multimedia room and Library
Rosario Pascual
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The Departments of CLIC International House
DIRECTORS OF STUDIES
Antonio Orta, José Antonio Gallego and Piedad Cuartero
Schedule:
Mondays from 09:00 to 17:00 hrs
Tuesdays to Thursdays from 9:00 to 19:30 h
Fridays from 9:00 to 15:00 h
The Directors of Studies are in charge of carrying out the initial level tests and allocating each
student to their corresponding teacher.
They are available to solve any academic problems you may have, contacting them is easy:
How?
You need no prior appointment. Just knock on their door.
Where?
The Directors of Studies have their office on the ground floor of
c/ Albareda. There is a sign on the door: “Jefe de Estudios”.
What for? It is possible to speak to the Director of Studies for any class or
education related matter, not just for a change of class but also for the
recommendation of books or for the selection of which course could be
the most appropriate for you. Should you have any problems with your
class, your teacher is the best person to advise you; however you can
also approach the Director of Studies. Do not leave your doubts until the
end of your stay. We always find a solution!
The Director of Studies can also provide information about university credits, as well as the
receiving of government grant schemes.
Lastly, it would be a friendly gesture if you visited your Director of Studies just to let him know
you are happy with your course!
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The Departments of CLIC International House
RECEPTION AND ADMINISTRATION
Schedule:
Mondays to Thursdays from 9:00 to 20:00 h and Fridays from 9:00 to 19:00 h
At reception and administration, the majority of personnel speaks English, German and
French for those who may need help in their own language. Please come and see us for any
type of information you may need or any problem you have - this department will always be
willing to help you.
At the information counter we offer:
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General information
Car rental
Bus and train time table
x Fax service and phone cards
In the Administration Department you can:
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Pay for the rest of your course and accommodation
Extend your course and accommodation.
Enrol for the Diploma exam in Spanish as a Foreign Language DELE and the
business exam of the Chamber of Commerce.
x Obtain any help you may need.
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The Departments of CLIC International House
ACCOMMODATION DEPARTMENT
Mª Jesús Pérez Muñoz. Office Schedule.
We manage accommodation for all students taking Spanish courses. The reservations are
made for the duration of their course, from the Sunday before the first day of class to the
Saturday after the last day of the course.
Arrival time: Sunday from 12:00 hrs onwards. Departure: Saturday before 12:00 hrs.
QUERIES ABOUT YOUR ACCOMMODATION?
The communication between the student and the host is very important .If you have any
questions or problems with the accommodation, please try and solve the matter first with the
person you are living with. If you are then not satisfied with the results, you can speak with the
accommodation officer.
We recommend you do not leave your doubts or problems until the last day as it might then be
too late to solve them. If you wish to leave or extend your accommodation you should do it with
at least 3 weeks advance notice.
Please bear in mind that living in your accommodation will not be like being back home and
that you should see it as part of the experience of living abroad.
For telephone calls please use the public telephones. You will find one at the entrance of the
school next to reception.
TYPES OF ACCOMMODATION
SHARED FLATS:
With young Spaniards; with the right to use the kitchen and bathroom.
Single and also double rooms are available (the latter if you reserve in conjunction with
someone else). It is necessary that you adapt to the rules of the flat. Take into account that the
Spaniards you are sharing with live there all year around. You will also be held responsible for
the cleaning of your bedroom and are expected to participate in cleaning the common areas of
the flat.
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The Departments of CLIC International House
RESIDENCE HALLS:
Single and double bedrooms are available with shared kitchen and some with their own
living-room. The bedrooms will be cleaned every Saturday.
A deposit of 60 € will be refunded after inventory on the last day.
SPANISH FAMILY:
There are single or double bedrooms (the latter if reserved in conjunction with someone else).
Includes half-board (breakfast and lunch) with the possibility of full-board. Please always keep
your bedroom tidy. Your host mother will wash one basket of laundry per week for you.
OWN APARTMENT:
All the apartments are furnished, including an equipped kitchen, bathroom or shower and 1 or
2 double or single bedrooms.
The cost of electricity, gas and water are all inclusive, except for the air conditioning.
The apartment should be left clean and it is possible to hire cleaning services in the
administration department.
LUXURYAPARTMENT:
These apartments are of a higher standard: They have the advantages of lifts, carpet, air
conditioning and heating. The apartment should be left clean and it is possible to hire cleaning
services through the porter/ caretaker of the building. The cost of electricity and water are not
included in the rent.
IN ALL TYPES OF ACCOMMODATION SHEETS ARE PROVIDED. PLEASE BRING YOUR
OWN TOWELS.
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Your first day in CLIC
On your first day, pass by the reception in the morning ( 9:00 h) in order to check that you are
enrolled on the right course and to indicate you in which classroom to do the written and the
oral test. You will receive your student card and some further information about our school. In
case that there are pending payments, please settle them at the administration department.
Once these administration matters are solved, those who have enrolled in a beginners' course
gather in the patio. A teacher will show you around the school and explain you the services.
All other students go to the classrooms indicated by our staff to do the written and the oral test.
At 11.00 h there is a general assembly on the roof terrace where we will present the CLIC staff
and cultural programme and indicate you the names of your teachers and the class room.
Have a nice stay! You are welcome to consult any doubt or question you may have with our
staff. For those who do not speak much Spanish yet, members of the CLIC team cover several
languages: English, German, French, Italian, Japanese…
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The courses
We offer 4 types of courses on a full-time scale. General intensive course A (20 or 30 lessons),
Long-term course B, Executive mini-group course C and D (20 or 30 lessons).
Classes for the above courses are divided into two different groups:
The first part handles the actual language, its structures, and its communicative structures
and functions. The second part deals with specific cultural topics to develop all the
communicative skills of the language: oral expression, listening comprehension, written
expression and reading comprehension. Our classes are not superficial or rushed, but global
and in depth.
We recommend you speak continuously with your teacher to let him/ her know what subjects
interest you and to recommend to them activities to carry out in class.
The more you become involved in your class the more you will learn.
COMPLEMENTARY WORKSHOPS
We offer extra courses that strengthen the learning of the language in a more specific way.
Combining these workshops with the courses you are already taking can be the best way of
making the most of your stay with us.
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CONVERSATION AND GRAMMAR REVIEW
In this course you can have daily support of what you study in the morning. That is to say, you
will not be encountering new subjects, but you will have the possibility to extend the
information given to you before and to use it in class. It is suited to those who may have some
difficulties in following the normal learning speed during the morning, or for those who wish to
make the most of what has been learnt during the day.
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The courses
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BUSINESS COURSE
This course is especially designed for those students who wish to obtain a communicative
competence in the world of business.
This course is well suited for those who want to learn vocabulary and commercial correspondence, a
more specific knowledge in the world of business. This course is appropiate for students with an
intermediate level.
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DIDACTICA DEL ESPAÑOL/ LE
There are more and more people interested in the teaching of Spanish as a foreign language.
CLIC International House offers you the opportunity to get to know the latest techniques within this field
and to observe different experienced teachers, learning from them at the same time as exchanging
ideas. CLIC is the only Teacher Training centre affiliated to International House in Andalusia. If you join
this course you can expect to take interesting ideas home with you!
EH
HISPANIC STUDIES
An ideal course to enhance your linguistic skills through the study of literature and the history of the
Spanish language.
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ONE TO ONE
Some students have such specific needs that the best way to meet them is through private classes.
You can decide with your teacher what to do and how best to do it. It is a good choice for those students
who may have problems with the general speed of a group course. It is also ideal for those who wish to
focus on specific forms of the language: Technical Spanish, written Spanish, pronounciation...
SPECIAL COURSES
All the courses mentioned previously can be combined with the general courses.
But we are also aware that we have a particular group of students who may wish to be in a class with
people of their own age and may have other specific preferences. A reason for which we have decided
to offer courses such as these on determined dates.
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MASTERCLASS
A course for the over 50s. It includes a very special programme more focused on the practical side of
the language and the Spanish culture. Because of this, the course includes a meal with the teacher,
tickets for a show and visits to monuments.
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COURSE FOR TEENAGERS
This course is for the 14 plus age range and it offers an extremely complete and varied cultural
programme that will make your stay in Seville memorable!
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Official Exams
CLIC offers you preparatory courses for the following official exams:
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DELE (Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera): Intermediate/ Advanced/
Proficiency (Inicial, Intermedio y Superior). Courses last 10 or 4 weeks, exams are in
May and November and will take place at the University of Seville.
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BUSINESS SPANISH Certificado Superior de Negocios (Chamber of Commerce
and Industry of Madrid): Courses last a minimum of 4 weeks. Exams are held at CLIC
all year round, please check for the dates in our brochure.
The Directors of Studies will gladly provide you with more detailed information.
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Optional classes
Twice a week from 18:00 to 19:30 h we offer optional classes at our CLIC centre based in “c/ Méndez
Núñez, 7”. The subjects will vary from week to week.
Depending on the demand, we offer the following Optional Classes:
SPANISH HISTORY
Each week the teacher will speak about a particular period, e.g.The Spanish civil war, the
transition, etc. This class is recommended for students with levels ranging from intermediate
to advanced.
20th CENTURY SPANISH LITERATURE
This class will introduce the life and works of Spanish and Hispano-American writers such as
García Lorca, Alberti, Cela, García Márquez, etc. This class is recommended for students
who enjoy general literature and with levels ranging from intermediate to advanced.
HISTORY OF ART
Every week your teacher will explain artistic aspects of the monuments in Andalusia and show
you around the city.
This class is recommended for students with levels ranging from pre-intermediate to
advanced.
PHONETICS
We recommend this class for students with a low level of Spanish. In this class you will
practise pronounciation and intonation aspects of the Spanish language.
SEVILLANAS: This dancing class is suitable for everyone as it does not depend on your level
of Spanish! Each Wednesday you can learn a different “Sevillana” (there are four) and you
may participate with no previous knowledge. The classes are given in Spring,
before the Feria de Abril.
SPANISH COOKERY CLASSES
We organise cookery classes depending on student demand. To be able to set up a cooking
class we need a minimum of 7 participants. The students have a “smashing” time and
afterwards, eat what they have prepared. The costs of the ingredients will be shared between
the participants.
SEVILLANAS DANCING
This gives you a basic idea of this most popular and folkloric dance - one of the best ways to
live the culture.
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Learning Media
THE BOOKSHOP
You will find an extensive range of books selected from the best editorials dedicated to the
teaching of languages: text books, grammar reference and study manuals.
When presenting your CLIC student card you benefit from a 5% discount.
Mondays and Thursdays: Open from 10:00 to 15:00 h and from 17:00 to 20:30 h.
Fridays: open from10:00 to 15:00 h.
THE MULTIMEDIA-ROOM
With the computers available you can learn more of the language you are studying. We have
CD-ROMS and linguistic programmes to consult as well as Spanish history and geography
CDs.
You can also use the computers to do your homework or to browse through the Internet when
doing class related work.
You can watch films in the multimedia-room with headphones or you can take videos home
(for up to one week) if you pay a deposit of 25 €.
The library offers reading texts in different levels in Spanish, English, French and German.
You will also find text books, magazines, dictionaries, encyclopaedias, grammar texts,
reference books, and books with cassettes. You can read these books in the Study-room, or
borrow them to take home for a deposit of 5 €.
INTERNETAND E-MAIL
If you wish to use Internet or E-Mail, there are six computers available in the main patio where
you may write down your name on the board next to the computers to reserve a place. The use
of Internet is free of charge.
WIRELESS
CLIC ih offers wireless LAN access (4MB/sec) for students that wish to connect their PDA’s to
the internet. If your laptop doesn’t provide a wireless network adapter you can purchase one in
our bookshop. The network has a range of about 200 meters. You can even enjoy the sun on
our roof terrace while being connected to the internet. You will receive the password at the
reception showing your student card.
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The cultural programme
Person in charge: Javier Solano.
The cultural programme comes out every Monday and you can find it in the advertisement
board or at reception. Read the instructions of the programme carefully and you will find the
price, the meeting point and the approximate duration of the activities and excursions. Try to
have your student CLIC card with you at all times, because with the student card there may be
free admission to some monuments and other places give you a price discount.
If you wish to participate in an excursion or activity, please enrol and pay to the coordinator
between 10.55 and 11.20 h or 13.15 and 14.15 at the desk on the ground floor in the main
patio.
THE EXCHANGE “INTERCAMBIO”
Those students who wish to practise their Spanish with Spanish students studying English,
French or German can ask for an exchange at the administration department between 13:00
and 14:00 h. Just fill in a form and the next day you can collect your “intercambio”´s name and
telephone number.
The first meeting will be arranged here in the school - then it is up to you.
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Certificates and personalised reports
All students will receive a certificate and a report at the end of the course. The certificate of the
centre specifies the duration and the level of Spanish reached during the course. The
personalised reports contain personal academic data obtained during the course and
observations by the language teacher. They will be given out to you by your teacher the last
day of the course.
If for any reason you should leave the course earlier than predicted let your teacher know as
soon as possible.
If you applied for credits from your university or receive a grant from your government, please
speak to the Directors of Studies who will inform you about the corresponding requirements
and regulations. It is necessary for you to inform the Directors of Studies,and your teachers
from day one, if you are here with one of these programmes.
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Living in Seville
BANKS
Banks open, in general, from Mondays to Fridays from 8:30 to 14:00 h. In winter some open on
Thursdays during the afternoon from 17:00 to 19:30 h or Saturdays from 9:00 to 13:00 h. The
nearest banks to the school are situated in “Plaza Nueva”, “c/ Tetuán” and in “La Campana”.
EXCHANGE MONEY
You need your passport to exchange money and some banks will allow you to use your credit
card to make a cash advance. All banks will charge a commission when exchanging money or
traveller's checks, or include this in the (less favourable) exchange rates.
OPENING A SPANISH BANK ACCOUNT
If you plan on staying in Spain for longer than six months, you will probably need a bank
account. Non-residents need to provide a passport or an identification document valid in their
country to open a “cuenta no-residentes” which is free of charge. The banks usually do not
issue you a credit card or provide you overdraft protection on this kind of account.
POST OFFICES
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Avda. de la Constitución 32; 41002 Sevilla; Tel: 95 422 47 60 ( open from 8:30-20:30
h; the nearest post-office to the school!)
c/ San Jacinto 44; 41010 Sevilla
c/ Virgen Begoña 3-5; 41011 Sevilla
c/ San Vicente 16; 41002 Sevilla
c/ Lope De Vega 15; 41003 Sevilla
Avda. Luis Montoto 122; 41018 Sevilla
Avda. Ciudad Jardín 18; 41005 Sevilla
You can buy stamps only in the post-offices and in the tobacco shops known as “estancos”.
There are post-boxes to send your post-cards and letters in “Plaza Nueva” and in “Plaza del
Duque de la Victoria”.
The school offers a handing out service for letters and packages. Any letter received with your
name will be placed in the pigeon-holes in the patio.
Packages will have to be collected in the administration department. we will leave you a note
in the pigeon hole. Do not forget that all deliveries should be clearly marked with our address
and the name of the student.
Your name: …..
CLIC
c/ Albareda, 19
41001 Sevilla
ESPAÑA
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PHONES
CELLULAR PHONES
A prepaid Spanish SIM card for international cell phones is the most convenient and
economical solution for staying in touch if you haved enrolled in a long-term course. All
incoming calls, while in Spain, are free. And as your Spanish SIM card is prepaid there is no
need for a contract.
There are four main providers: Movistar, Vodafone, Yoigo and Orange. Check out each mobile
company's website for a list of rates and services:
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Movistar: www.movistar.com
Vodafone: www.vodafone.es
Orange: www.orange.es
Yoigo : www.yoigo.es
At reception we can indicate you the nearest phone shop
PHONES IN YOUR ACCOMMODATION
Please be so kind and don't make any telephone calls from the accommodation where you are
staying nor use the telephone line for your computer. Only use the hosts' phone to receive
calls; please check with your host the best times for this.
PUBLIC TELEPHONES
You can make telephone calls from telephone booths using coins or telephone cards available
at tobacconist's; in some boxes credit cards are valid. For international calls, please dial 00
followed by the country and area codes .
Telephone Country Code of Spain: 34
Land line numbers to the City of Seville start with: (+34) 95 XXX XX XX
Mobile telephone numbers: 6XX XXX XXX
Telephone information service: 11818
International information: 11825
CALLING CARDS
You can use calling cards from any land line or cell phone and considerably cut down costs. .
When choosing a card, you should take into account:
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The country/ ies you will be calling look at the different tariffs
The length of the calls some cards have a small connection charge which is a
disadvantage if you make lots of short calls.
x How much you call: All cards have an expiration date, so they will be valid for a
number of days from the first call; this varies from 30-90 days.
You can purchase phone cards at the CLIC reception.
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Living in Seville
TOURIST OFFICES
The tourist offices (oficinas de turismo) in Seville offer free city-maps, brochures and flyers
about sightseeing, cultural activities and places to stay.
TOURIST OFFICE OF THE JUNTA DE ANDALUCÍA
Avda. de la Constitución, 21
41001 Sevilla
Tel: 95 422 14 04
TOURIST OFFICE OF THE JUNTA DE ANDALUCÍA
Aeropuerto Internacional
Autopista de San Pablo, s/n
41007 Sevilla
Tel: 95 425 50 46
LOCAL TOURIST OFFICE
Pza. de la Concordia, s/n
41002 Sevilla
Tel: 9 5 490 52 67
010 Service telephone of Seville city administration (toll-free from Seville): Information on
cultural activities and administration in Spanish, English, French and Italian (8:00-22:00 h)
LINKS TO WEB SITES ON TOURISM IN SEVILLE
www.andalucia.org
www.sevillaonline.com/
Www.sevilla.lanetro.com/Portada.cfm
www.andalunet.com/
www.sevilla-es.com/
www.turismo.sevilla.org
Www.turismosevilla.org
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Living in Seville
HEALTH
PUBLIC HEALTH CARE
Students from the European Union, non-resident in Spain, must have the E-111 or E-128 form
in order to be attended at a Social Security Centre in Spain. The best solution for someone
who wants to stay in Spain for a short period without becoming resident, is the form E111/
E128.
It is issued by the national health services in your home country, and you should have it
together with your passport, ready for any emergencies. If you go to a private doctor or
hospital, they will ask you to pay, and your insurance reimburses you later.
Students from outside the European Union will be attended depending on the International
agreements established on the matter.
PRIVATE HEALTH CARE
This insurance is used either as a supplement or an alternative to public care. The advantage
of private insurance is that the companies have their own network of hospitals, clinics and
laboratories. Policyholders usually do not have to wait as long for treatment. The school office
offers an inexpensive health insurance, please ask in the office for details.
Private Hospitals:
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CLINICA DE FATIMA: Glorieta de Méjico 1; Tel: 95 461 33 00
CLINICA SAGRADO CORAZÓN: Rafael Salgado 3; Tel: 95 462 44 11
CLINICA SANTA ISABEL: Luis Montoto, 100. Tel: 95 491 90 00
EMERGENCIES
In case of an emergency, don't worry about insurance issues and just head directly to the
nearest emergency room (urgencias). Under Spanish law, any health organization, public or
private, is required to treat patients in an emergency situation regardless of their insurance
status.
Use the general emergency number 112 or 061 if you need an ambulance
The two major hospitals in Seville are:
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HOSPITAL UNIVERSITARIO VIRGEN DEL ROCIO: Manuel Siurot; Tel: 95 424 81
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x HOSPITAL VIRGEN MACARENA: Avda. Dr. Fedriani 3; Tel: 95 455 74 00
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Living in Seville
SECURITY
In Seville like in any other city in the world, the risk of theft exists. That is why we recommend
you take certain safety precautions:
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Pay extra attention to your bag or rucksack when you are walking in the street and
when you are at bars and terraces.
x Do not carry around with you large sums of money, just the amount you may be
needing at that moment.
x Leave in your accommodation identification documents (but always carry a
photocopy of your I.D.) and valuable goods: passport, plane or train tickets, credit
cards, etc.
There are three separate police organisations in Andalucia:
The Guardia Civil wear green uniforms. They are responsible for national security, customs
and for crowd control at large events. They patrol the main highways with cars and motorbikes
and organise radar speeding checks.
The National Police normally wear a black uniform and white shirts. Others will wear a blue
military style uniform and can be heavily armed as their duties include guarding public
buildings, the Royal Family and Government figures. They deal with most crime investigation
which is important to know if you are unfortunate enough to be the victim of some crime, such
as a bag snatching. If this is the case, you should make a statement (denuncia) at a police
station. They will issue you with a copy for your insurance company (and banks if your credit
card is taken and misused).
The Policia Municipal are essentially local police and wear blue and white uniforms. They
are responsible to the mayor and town hall in each municipality, and devote much time to local
traffic control and parking violations. As ambassadors for their town they are most likely to help
tourists.
NATIONAL POLICE
Emergencies telephone number: 091
Police Station: Alameda de Hércules; Tel: 95 428 95 57
Phone number for reports (interpreters of several languages are provided): 902 102 112
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LOCAL POLICE
Emergencies telephone number: 062
Police headquarters: Avda. de las Delicias, Pabellón de Brasil; Tel.: 95 461 54 50
GUARDIA CIVIL
Tel: 95 423 19 02
FIRE BRIGADE
Emergencies Tel: 080 or 95 442 00 80
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Living in Seville
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
AIRPORT
Seville San Pablo Airport is conveniently located, 7 km from central Seville. Tel: 95 4449 000
Iberia general information; Tel: 902 400 500
Airport bus: Leaves every 30 min to the Puerta de Jerez of central Seville. One-way-ticket:
2,20 Euros.
Taxi: In Seville the taxi services are rated at a fairly low price. A taxi to the airport can cost you
roughly 20 €. There is an increase of 25% between 22:00 and 6:00 h.
TRAIN
Train Station “Santa Justa”: Avda. de Kansas City s/n; Tel: 95 454 02 02
Since 1992, Seville has boasted a high-speed train (AVE) which arrives at the Madrid Puerta
de Atocha station in two and a half hours. This train travels from Seville to Madrid 15 times a
day with stops in Córdoba and Ciudad Real. The AVE has different rates depending on the
time of day.
RENFE 24h Information and Ticket Reservations, www.renfe.es // Tel: 902 24 02 02
BUS
Bus Station “El Prado de San Sebastian” (c/ Marquez Vázquez Sagastizábal; Tel: 95 441 71
11/ 95 441 71 18). Terminal stop from most of the cities and the destinations, it is situated next
to the university. Principal destinations: Córdoba, Granada, Cádiz, Málaga, Almería, Jerez de
la Frontera, Algeciras, Ronda, Marbella, Barcelona
Bus Station “Plaza de Armas” (Avda. Cristo de la Expiración; Tel: 95 490 77 37/ 95 490 80 40).
Buses to the out-skirts of the city going towards the province of Huelva, Extremadura, Madrid
and Portugal
CITY BUSES
Seville has rather extensive public transportation, the routes of public buses, prices and
timetables can be found at www.tussam.es. The main bus stops are located in the Puerta de
Jerez and the Plaza de la Encarnación (both in the historic center), La Barqueta and the Prado
de San Sebastian. Ask for a bus map at the CLIC reception desk. You can buy a “Bonobus”
(containing 10 journeys) at the Puerta de Jerez and in Plaza de la Encarnación, in tobacco
shops and in many kiosks. Information Tel: 900 71 01 71 and 95 442 00 11.
NIGHT BUSES: The night bus services leave from the Plaza Nueva at 0:00, 1:00 and 2:00 h
TAXI
Taxi stops are located on several central streets and squares. Taxis, though, can be hailed any
place in the city when they show the free sign or a green light. In Seville the taxi services are
rated at a fairly low price. It is recommendable to make sure the driver turns the meter on.
Always ask for a receipt “factura oficial” for possible reclamations of excess charges!
The phone numbers of the three taxi companies are:
Radio Telefónico Giralda: 95 4675555 // RadioTaxi: 95 4580000 // TeleTaxi: 95 4622222
CAR RENTAL
There are many car rentals in Sevilla. If you wish to make a reservation, please contact the
CLIC reception desk.
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GOING OUT IN SEVILLE
The way of life in Spain and particularly in Seville differentiates itself from other countries
mainly by its “later than usual” schedule, lunch is served between 14:00 and 15:00 h, the
afternoon tea or snack takes place at around 18:00 h and supper at around 22:00 h! The main
meal of the day is lunch and in the evening people tend to eat out and venture into the many
different bars Seville has to offer for a “tapeo” (snack).
BARS
Barrio Santa Cruz and Cathedral Area
Bar Giralda (c/Mateos Gagos 1): One of Seville's most famous bars which was originally a
Moorish bathhouse. Offers a huge selection of tapas. Try the espinacas con garbanzos
(spinach with chickpeas).
Bodega Belmonte (c/Mateos Gago 24): A newish bar with superb tapas.
Bodega Santa Cruz (c/Justino de Neve 2): A lively place which attracts locals and tourists
alike. Offers a great choice of tapas. Notice how the waiter chalks your bill on the bar.
Casa Román (Plaza de los Venerables 1): Superb old tapas bar famous for its jamón de
jabugo (one of Spain's finest cured hams) and caña de lomo (a pork stew).
Hostería del Laurel (Plaza de los Venerables 5): On the opposite corner of the square from
Casa Roman this historic bar offers excellent tapas including zarzuelita de mariscos (shellfish
cocktail).
Las Teresas (c/Santa Teresa 2): An atmospheric bar with a bullfighting tradition which serves
a fine selection of tapas.
Casa Antonio (Plaza Alfalfa): You simply shouldn't leave Seville without trying Antonio's
cabrillas. These are delicious snail dishes served in a moist, herb sauce.
Entrecárceles (Callejón del Agua, 6): A tiny bar holding no more than 20 people which lies on
the site of a former prison. Serves excellent sherries.
Bar Modesto (c/Cano y Cueto, 5): One of the city's best and most well known tapas bars
located to the north of Santa Cruz. Unbelievable choice.
La Judería (c/Cano y Cueto 13): Good mid-priced restaurant for a sit down lunch.
Bodegón Pez Espada (c/Hernando Colón 8): Hugely popular and inexpensive place to eat
near the Cathedral. Excellent seafood and paella.
Barrio Triana and River Area
La Primera del Puente (c/Betis s/n): A bar with a fine terrace overlooking the river. Try the
chipirón a la plancha (grilled baby squid).
Kiosko de los Flores (c/Betis) lies at a new riverside site with a superb terrace from where
you can order great raciónes. Speciality is fried fish.
Bar Sol y Sombra (c/Castilla 151): A bar with a great bullfight tradition. Try the cola de toro
(oxtail) or cazuela Tío Pepe (stew with sherry).
Casa Ruperto (Avda. De Santa Cecilia, 2): Modest bar on the outskirts of Triana serving
outstanding cabrillas en salsa (snails in sauce).
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Centro, Alameda and La Macarena
El Rinconcillo (c/Gerona 32): This is Sevilla's oldest bar (founded in 1670). An atmospheric
locale offering a limited but good selection of tapas.
Bar Eslava (c/Eslava 35): Great tapas bar near the church of San Lorenzo. Try the cordero
con miel (lamb with honey). Good restaurant next door.
Entre dos Hermandades (c/Recaredo 13): Basic bar/ restaurant near the Casa de Pilatos
offering a great value menú del día at lunchtime.
Sopa de Ganso: A versatile venue at Plaza Alfalfa that's as famous for its midday meals as for
its all-night dancing sessions when it fills up with young people of every nationality. The range
of tapas and salads are mouthwatering and their homemade cakes are delicious at coffee
time. In addition, there's an informal 3-course set meal that's very good value.
La Carbonería (c/ Levíes 18): An atmospheric venue located in a converted coalyard that
organizes exhibitions of paintings, poetry recitals, concerts and live flamenco performances.
It's divided into three sections. There's a cosy bar set around a huge open fire. There's a
typical Andalusian patio, and there's a large open bar area with tressle tables and benches
that has a small stage where you can see and hear flamenco. There is a regular calendar of
shows, exhibitions and singing and dancing classes.
DISCOTHEQUES
954
Varied up-to-date music; clients: 25-35 years old; open from September to July; 23:00 hdaybreak
Avd. Torneo 64, 41002 Sevilla
ADUANA
House, techno and breakbeat; clients: 20 years onwards; open from September to June; 0:009:00 h
Avd. La Raza s/n, Sevilla
ANTIQUE
Varied up-to-date music; clients: 26 years onwards; only open in summer; 23:00-5:00 h
Matemático Rey Pastor y Castro s/n, 41092 Sevilla, Tel: 607 52 75 35
BESTIARIO
International music (funk, hip-hop, acid-jazz, soul); clients: 25-30 years old; open from
September to June; 23:00-6:00 h
C/ Zaragoza 33, 41001 Sevilla
BOLERO
Open from June to October; 22:00 h-daybreak
Avda. García Morato 10, Sevilla
BOSS
Commercial up-to-date music; clients: 25 years onwards; open all year round; 15:00 hdaybreak
C/ Betis 67, Sevilla
CASINO
Commercial music; clients: 20-35 years old; open all year round; 22:00 h-daybreak
Avda. María Luisa s/n, Sevilla
CATEDRAL
International up-to-date music; clients: 20-25 years old; 23:00 h-daybreak
Cuesta del Rosario
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DIO
Varied music, fun and surprises; 22:00 h-daybreak
Puerta Triana, Isla de la Cartuja, Tel: 95 446 21 37
EL COTO
Varied music; open all year round; 22:00-7:00 h
C/ Luis Montoto 118, Tel: 95 457 10 72
ESFERA
Commercial up-to-date music; clients: 25 years onwards; open all year round; 23:00 hdaybreak
Avda. Marie Curie s/n, Isla de la Cartuja
EL KIOSKO
Varied music; 21:00 h-daybreak
Avda. Ramón de Carranza, s/n, Parque de los Principes
METROPOL
Discotheque, bar and café; clients: 20 years onwards; open every day
C/ La Florida 12, 14, 16; 41003 Sevilla; Tel: 95 442 60 77
SALA OCCIDENTAL
Commercial music; clients: 22-29 years old; open all year round; 20:00 h-daybreak
Edificio Catalana Occidente, Avda. San Francisco Javier 22, Sevilla
WEEKEND
Varied music; clients: 25-35 years old; open from thursday to saturday; 22:30-6:00 h
Torneo, 43; Tel: 95 437 88 73
SUN FLOWERS MARBELLA
Commercial music; summer terrace; 0:00 h-daybreak
José Recuerda Rubio, s/n - Edif. Viapol; Tel: 95 465 10 11
NIGHTLIFE SHOWS
For a fun time on the town, we recommend visiting Seville's famous tablaos de Flamenco.
Casa Anselma (c/ Pagés del Corro 2): flamenco bar in Triana where the locals go no shows,
but spontaneous flamenco music and dancing
Casa de la Memoria al Andaluz (c/ Ximenez de Enciso 28), great performance of new
flamenco talents very authentic, beautiful setting!
Places with flamenco shows, mainly for tourist:
Los Gallos (Plaza de Santa Cruz, 11. Tel: 95 421 69 81), located in the tourist area of Santa
Cruz. boasts performances by the stars of the Flamenco world.
El Patio Sevillano (Paseo de Cristóbal Colón, 11 A; Tel: 95 421 41 20), offers performances of
Flamenco, Classic Spanish Dance, Spanish Song and regional dances.
El Arenal (Calle Rodo, 7; Tel: 95 421 64 92), which puts on professional and spectacular
shows.
The local daily newspapers publish the city's show programmes and can provide the visitor
which much more detailed information.
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SPORTS
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
Have a look at our list of all public sport institutions of Seville at reception.
PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS
Tennis & Paddle
Pitamo Bellavista 95 469 08 76
R. Club Betis 95 423 36 22
Tenis Club Ecija 95 483 00 13
Football
Federación Andaluza 95 421 38 45
Basket-Ball
C.D. Baloncesto Sevilla 95 467 40 00
Fundación Baloncesto 95 422 07 70
Horse Riding
Escuela Al-Andalus 95 451 21 79
C. Ecuestre Epona 608 155 359
Escuela Monteverde 95 477 44 47
Reitschule 95 419 60 52
Club Hípico Candela 95 477 47 90
C H Espigares 95 412 13 17
El Búcaro 95 421 36 33
Real Club de Enganche 95 427 26 04
Fishing
Club Pesca Bellavista 95 469 38 09
Club Pesca Sevilla 95 433 45 49
Tienda Caña y Sedal 95 492 48 68
Deportes Rio Mar 95 434 00 28
Air Sports
Club Paracaidismo Deportivo 95 445 12 67
Indalo 95 425 88 01
Green Areostación 95 471 41 04
Dance - Flamenco
Alicia Marquez 95 490 10 97
Alicia Vega 95 438 35 59
Adventure Sports
Coronel Tapioca 95 441 17 13
Deportes de Playa 95 490 19 90
Pertiga 94 95 468 08 26
Tierra Indómita 95 457 08 36
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GYMS
YOGA
Gallisport
Triana - c/ Ignacio Gomez Millan
Porvenir - c/ Cardenal Bueno Monreal
Sadhana
Centro- c/ Matahacas, 8
Tel: 95 422 96 42
Sevilla Gym
Calle Amor de Dios, 35
Sato Sport Santa Justa
c/ Jose Laguillo
Cartuja Sport
Isla Cartuja
Tel: 95 446 30 00
www.cartujasport.com
Adonis
D. Alfonso El Sabio, 7
Tel: 95 421 54 74
Gimnasio Femenino Alonso
c/ San Vicente, 23
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INTERNET CAFES
CENTER
Cyber Tourist Office (Plaza San Francisco)
Correos (Avda. de la Constitución)
Interpublic (c/ O'Donnell, 3 3º floor)
Vodafone (c/ Imagen)
Sevilla Internet Center (Arenal c/ Almirantazgo)
The Email Place (c/ Sierpes 54, 2ºA - Pasaje de las Delicias)
Cyper Tetuan (corner of c/ Tetuan and c/ Jovellanos)
Souvenir Shop (Avda. de la Constitución across from the Archivo de Indias)
CENTER ALFALFA
Alfalfa 10 (Plaza Alfalfa)
Distelco (c/ Perez Galdos)
CENTER CLOSE TO THE UNIVERSITY
Work Center (c/ San Fernando,1)
Cyber Alcazar (c/ San Fernando, 23, 2ºA)
Internetia (Avda. Menendez Pelayo, 46)
LA MACARENA
Café Bar Marigalante (c/ Baños, 60)
CENTER SANTA CATALINA
Locutorio (c/ Jose Carrión Mejias)
Ciberxion (c/ Jose Carrión Mejias)
TRIANA
Ciber Triana (c/ Pages del Corro, 132B)
Centro Matica (Corona Center)
Café de la Prensa (c/ Betis)
Ciber Thanalot (Vírgen de Fátima, 9)
Locutorio (c/ Trabajo)
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MARKETS
PLAZA DEL MUSEO
Sundays from 9:00 to 14:00 h: paintings
ALFALFA
Sundays from 9:00 to 14:00 h: animal market, especially dogs, cats and birds
PLAZA DEL CABILDO
Sunday mornings : stamps and coins.
c/ FERIA
Thursdays from 9:00 to 14:00 h: especially antiquities
C/ LA MAGDALENA
Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 to 14:00 h: They sell a bit of everything.
PLAZA DEL DUQUE
Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00 to 14:00 h: “hippie-market” with jewellery, handicrafts, accesorios
and clothes
CHARCO DE LA PAVA
Saturdays from 9:00 to 14:00 h: mobile market where you can buy cheap clothes, shoes, plants, etc.
Sundays: flea market, antiques, used books, bicycles…
PARQUE ALCOSA
Sundays from 9:00 to 14:00 h: mobile market with lamps, furniture, clothes, shoes, plants, etc.
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CINEMA
Seville has plenty to offer the filmgoer, with lots of cinemas, most of them multiplexes, where it
is easy to find the film that suits you. For their spaciousness, these cinemas stand out: the
Nervión Plaza with 20 screens and Los Arcos Multicines with 12. If you like traditional
cinemas, with just one large screen, there is only one choice, the Cervantes, with beautiful
interior architecture, and if you prefer original language cinema, visit the five studios of
Avenida Multicines.
You can find the actual film program in daily local newspapers or just consult directly the
homepage of every cinema:
NERVION PLAZA
Avenida Luis de Morales, s/n
41009 Sevilla
Www.cinesur.com
LOS ARCOS MULTICINES
Avda. Andalucía, s/n
41020 Sevilla
www.cineciudad.com
ALAMEDA MULTICINES
Alameda de Hércules, 9-10
41002 Sevilla
Www.cineciudad.com
AVENIDA 5 CINES
Marqués de Paradas, 15
41001 Sevilla
www.cineciudad.com
CINE CERVANTES
Amor de Dios, 33
41002 Sevilla
Www.cineciudad.com
CINE CORONA CENTER
Paraíso 1
41010 Sevilla
Www.cineciudad.com
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COPYSHOPS
WORKCENTER REINA MERCEDES:
Avda. Reina Mercedes,15
41012 Sevilla
Tel: 954 23 82 92, Fax: 95 462 42 12
email: reinamercedes@workcenter.es
COPI-ANDALUSI:
Carlos Cañal, 5
41001 Sevilla
Tel: 954 22 40 89, Fax: 95 421 34 07
www.copi-andalusi.com
WORKCENTER PUERTA JEREZ:
San Fernando,1 (Puerta Jerez)
41004 Sevilla
Tel: 954 22 04 87, Fax: 95 422 27 38
email: sanfernando@workcenter.es
open from 7:00-23:00 h
COPY-SEVILLA:
Zaragoza, 14
41001 Sevilla
Tel: 95 456 29 42, Fax: 95 456 23 70
email: zaragoza@copysevilla.com
SHOPS (365 days open)
OPENCOR: open all year round, 9:00 am-3:00 am
OpenCor
P.º Cristina, 3
41001 Sevilla
OpenCor
Av. República Argentina, 27
41011 Sevilla
OpenCor
Rda. Capuchinos, 31
41008 Sevilla
OpenCor
Gran Plaza, 2
41005 Sevilla
OpenCor
Carlos V esquina Prado de San Sebastián
41004 Sevilla
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LAUNDRY SERVICE
c/ Candilejos, 10 (close to Plaza de la Alfalfa):
They may attend you in English, French and Spanish. 7,20 Euros for washing, drying and
folding of one machine. Ironing optional. Laundry opening hours from 10:00-20:30 on working
days, and 10:00-14:00 on Saturdays. Pass by with your wash in the morning and pick it up in
the afternoon.
Pasaje los Azahares, c/ Harinas (near the cathedral)
From Plaza de San Andrés you turn right into the Pasaje de Azahares, where you find a
self-service laundry. You can drop off your laundry for a wash, dry and fold and pick it up
the same afternoon.
HELPFUL WEB PAGES
www.paginasamarillas.es: search for phone numbers, streets, etc.
www.exploreseville.com
www.andalucia.com/cities/sevilla
www.sevilla5.com
Www.spainexpat.com
WWW.CLIC.ES
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