Spanish courses in Spain

Granada has played an important role in the most spectacular chapters of Spain history. The period of Arab domain in the city constitutes the most outstanding historical element to which the world owes one of its most precious monuments: The Alhambra and Generalife. The Renaissance left its mark with the Cathedral, the Capilla Real, where the Catholic King and Queen are entombed, La Cartuja, the Monasterio de San Jerónimo, and numerous churches and palaces. 

The Albayzín, the oldest quarter of Granada, spreads over the hill opposite the Alhambra. Narrow, paved streets rise and fall, leading to small squares, to cisterns, or to a vantage viewpoint of the Alhambra. White houses with patios or gardens, with fountains, houses of Arab or Mediterranean flavour.

The caves of Sacromonte, inhabited by gypsies, are the centre of Flamenco. The Jewish quarter, the Realejo. La Alcaicería, an Arab bazaar with its Moorish arch and its columns of marble. The busy Plaza Nueva. The terraces of El Paseo de los tristes which are very close to touching the Alhambra.

With its 270.000 inhabitants Granada is the capital of the province of the same name and the seat of one of the greatest universities in Spain, founded by Charles V in 1526. More than 50.000 university students make an exciting contribution to the city, especially to its nightlife. cafes, pubs, bars, restaurants, terraces and a huge variety of tapas served with a glass of beer or wine can be found in every street. Featured among the city's many cultural activities are the International Theatre Festival, Tango Festival, International Jazz Festival, the Manuel de Falla Auditorium's annual programme, Flamenco Festivals and the International Music and Dance Festival. The most famous festivities are: Easter Week, Granada Fair, the Cross Day and Zaidín festivities.

Granada has an ideal geographical location. One may contemplate the snow-covered summits of Sierra Nevada (the sky resort of Pradollano -November until April- is just 33 km. from Granada) or the rich, green countryside of the vega, wander the footpaths of the Alpujarras or the cave-houses of Guadix, pay a visit to Sevilla, Córdoba or Málaga, or enjoy Granada's Costa Tropical.

The School is situated in the heart of Granada, very close to the Cathedral, beside Plaza Nueva, at the foot of the Albaicín.