Study
Spanish in Granada
Granada
“There is nothing in life so cruel as being blind in
Granada”
Francisco de Icaza
The Golden Age of southern Spain came with the armies of Islam, who swept out from Mecca in the 7th century across the vast deserts of North Africa and crossed the straits of Gibraltar. This newly- conquered land would be known as al-Andalous (Andalusia)
The Moors created a stunning civilization that outshone the Dark Ages of Christendom and the rest of the Islamic world.
No place can serve as greater testament to the glories of Andalusia than the hills of Granada - especially that legendary hill known as the Alhambra. Granada was, for centuries, the last stronghold of the Moors before their final defeat in 1492 to the Catholic monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella.. The fort, palace and gardens of Alhambra, whose beauty were legendary even in their own days, were the heart and soul of the Moors.
Granada is the 'pearl of Spain', and one of the most visited by tourists.Walk through beautiful gardens, charming narrow streets filled with flowers, sit down in one of those typical taverns to have some of that famous "Trevélez" ham and local wine, and breath the centuries of history around you anywhere. Don't miss the "Cuevas" - caves - in the mountain of the monastery of Sacromonte where gypsies singi "Flamenco", and still home to many making magnificent artisany. Granada's popular festivals, based as well on Moorish as Christian tradition, are most attractive.
The city is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada, Spain's highest mountain-massif with great possibilities for winter-sports. The highest peak, "Mulhacén" is 3478 meters and home of the most southern ski field in Europe. Yet, less than an hour away is the Mediterranean sea, and the famous beaches of the Costa del Sol!
Must See’s
Alhambra and the Gardens of the Generalife
Words can not fully describe these stunning buildings. Just make sure you
book your ticket the day before.
Cathedral - This cathedral with its five naves is considered
to be the most important Renaissance building of Spain. Built in the
transition period of Gothic to Renaissance, it shows as well elements of
this earlier style. Specially remarkable are the main chapel, Capilla Mayor,
the lateral chapels and of course the façade with its sculptures.
La Lonja - A market building from 16th century, with a
façade in plateresque style, close to cathedral and Capilla Real.
La Alcaicería
- The old Arabian silk-market, which has lost little of its lively ambience
through the centuries. (Though today you are more likely to find souvenirs
there ...)
Caves of Sacromonte
- In those caves in the mountain of Sacromonte lived through centuries
gypsies. Many of them have been changed into locals for tourists, decorated
with ceramics and traditional copper-works, and are the scenery of Flamenco
performances. Certainly something you shouldn't miss during your touristy
visit to Granada.
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Interesting Spanish Courses
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Spanish Language Schools in
Cordoba
and its surrounds
Learn Spanish and Ski in Granada
Web:
www.learnspanishandski.com email:
info@learnspanishandhorseride.com
Our School offers a combination of learning Spanish right in
the heart of Granada, and skiing the spectacular Sierra
Nevada's.
Many people only associate Spain with sand and sun so are surprised to find
that Spain also offers great skiing. And you are right about the sun - the
ski fields above Granada are known to have more sunny days and the less lose
of ski days due to bad weather - in the whole of Europe! The Sierra
Nevada is Spain's number one skiing location with reputably the best snow
and the longest season in the country. We
like our students, to make the most of this spectacular scenery and one of
the best ways to do this is high on the slopes enjoying yourself skiing.
Join us, our teachers, and ski the slopes only 30 minutes from the centre of
Granada. Learn Spanish and have a unforgettable time skiing and
snowboarding as you enjoy the wonderful city of Granada.
Learn Spanish and Horse Ride
Web:
www.learnspanishandhorseride.com email
info@learnspanishandhorseride.com
Combine tow of your passions.
Learn Spanish and and horse ride! There are excellent horse
trails in the Sierra Nevada's above Granada. Learn Spanish in
the morning and ride in the afternoon. We have made
all attempts to make your learning of Spanish a well rounded, fun, and complete
experience.
You will be part
of
an
international community of young people (including Spaniards) whose common
language is Spanish.
join us - learn Spanish and have fun horse riding!
IMSOL-GRANADA
Web: www.inmsol.es
Email
info@inmsol.es
IMSOL-GRANADA
is in one of the most central quarters of Granada, the Realejo, at a stone's
throw from the Cathedral, Gran Via de Colon, theatres, shops. We
offer a wide range of different courses throughout the year to all those
people wishing to learn Spanish. From a two weeks course students can
combine their stay between our two schools (Granada and Almuñécar) without
any extra charge. The school has very qualified and experienced teachers.
The small groups (maximum 8 students per class) create a very friendly
atmosphere between students and teachers, making the learning of the
language more natural and inductive.
IMSOL-Almuñécar
Web: www.inmsol.es
Email:info@inmsol.es
IMSOL-Almuñécar is located in the heart of the town, 50 metres
from the beautiful beaches of the Tropical Coast of Granada,
60 km from Malaga.
We offer a wide range of different courses throughout the year
to all those people wishing to learn Spanish. From a two weeks
course students can combine their stay between our two schools
(Granada and Almuñécar) without any extra charge.
The school has very qualified
and experienced teachers.
The small groups (maximum 8 students per class, 10
from the 1st June until 30th September)
create a very friendly atmosphere between students and
teachers, making the learning of the language more natural and
inductive.
García Lorca
Web: www.glorca.com email:
escuela@glorca.com
The García Lorca Spanish centre is a school, where we produce a very
personalized and detailed method of teaching, with small groups of students,
in a pleasant and relaxed environment. Our teaching staff have a wide
experience in pedagogical methods, making the learning of spanish an
effective and pleasant task, combining a mixture of didactic resources and
applying them to each type of course.
Our teaching system does not limit itself to the mere
goal of teaching the Spanish language, but also aims at the student's
comprehension of Spain's social and cultural reality in all its aspects.
This is achieved by means of newspaper readings, films, excursions, visits
to different parts of the town, etc.
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