Living and Teaching English in Andalucía

If you’re thinking about teaching English in Andalucía, picture Spain’s southern soul: sun-soaked plazas, Moorish courtyards, a Mediterranean climate, and a slower, social way of life. Summers are hot and dry, winters are mild, and spring and fall are made for terrace coffees and evening walks.

Major hubs at a glance:

• Seville – Ferias, flamenco courtyards, and classic Andalusian charm

• Málaga – Beaches, museums, port-city energy, seaside promenades

• Granada – Student-heavy, bohemian vibe with Sierra Nevada views

• Córdoba – Flower-filled patios and deep, layered history

Smaller provinces like Cádiz, Huelva, Jaén, and Almería usually mean a slower pace and lower costs, which many teachers love.

Day to day, expect café con leche and tostada in the morning, late lunches, and tapas-filled evenings in plazas. You’ll walk a lot, bike in flatter cities, and use buses or regional trains between provinces, shifting to earlier starts and later nights during the summer heat.

Program status note: RVF has paused Andalucía placements for 2026–2027 while the region is under review, but you can still use this guide to learn about the lifestyle and explore other active regions in Spain.