School Blog

The Casa de los Tiros was built between 1530 and 1540 in the style of Granada palaces of the period. Its name (house of the shots) comes from the cannons once set between its battlements. It formed part of the defensive wall of Los Alfareros neighbourhood, hence its fortified, military appearance.

Only the tower remains of the original building, with subsequent building taking place around it. Special mention should be made of the polychromed coffering in the ?Cuadra Dorada? or main hall, as well as the Plateresque doors.

In 1921 it became state property, and since then has been home to the Casa de Tiros Museum, with a library and publications library dealing with Granada-related affairs.

Granada is one of the capitals of graffiti art expression. The most visible of all graffiti artists from Granada is Raúl Ruiz, better known as el niño de las pinturas. His instantly recognizable murals brighten streets, walls and businesses all around the city.

El niño de las pintura's paintings are often characterized by their highly stylized lettering that spells out poignant poetic stanzas. 'Cansado de no encontrar respuestas, decidí cambiar mis preguntas' (Tired of not finding answers, I decided to change my questions) is written underneath his study of Auguste Rodin's The Thinker (Calle Molinos).

The biggest concentration of his graffitis is in the Realejo quarter. The Realejo was Granada's erstwhile Jewish neighbourhood. Today it is a jumble of whitewashed houses and quiet terraced gardens surrounded by high walls. The walls make good canvases for street art.

The cuesta Escoriaza (Escoriaza Hill), Calle Molinos (Molinos Street), Calle Vistilla de los Angeles (Vistilla of the Angels Street) and walls of other unique buildings, such as the Santo Domingo de Guzmán school, are places where one can view and admire the most famous pieces of urban art in Granada.

One of the most interesting places are:

Carrera del Darro is the name given to the entire left bank of the River Darro. This offers a picturesque romantic cobblestoned street to stroll around preferably during sunset or while you can look at the starry night sky. On a sunny day, the walk by the river can be pleasant with many shops, cafes, and street musicians fringing the banks.

The Paseo de Los Tristes is also known as the Promenade of the Sad Ones. You can find people going crazy walking around trying to locate this street on the map because it is one of those places in the city which is neither on the street map nor on the GPS. Contrary to its name, this street is full of life with colors, churches, museums, palaces, and aromas which makes it a perfect place to sit down and consume the idyll beauty of Granada. Plaza Nueva can be found adjacently situated with the Carrera del Darro which is the oldest square in Granada.

The Moorish marketplace, Alcaiceria is situated off the main streets of Granada. Brimming with stores, cafes, churches and tourists and locals, there's no leaving our city without visiting the Alcaiceria. With faint resemblance to a Morrocan mini-souk, indulge in a shopping lamps, exotic natural tea, trinkets and other souvenirs as a memory of this gorgeous town. Even if you don't intend to buy anything, just a walk through this vibrant souq takes you back to the Arabian fables you've read in your childhood.

This week we have started with our first complementary activities. Our teacher Paco has guided his group to the Cahorros Gorge in Monachil.

During the hiking activities our students have the opportunity to practice their Spanish with the teacher and to enjoy the phantastic landscapes around Granada.

The gorge of the Río Monachil is one of the most beautiful, popular and easiest hiking routes in the whole province of Granada. The gorge itself is known as Los Cahorros. It is very popular with climbers and day-trippers alike, due to its proximity to the city of Granada.

Los Cahorros is a mid-mountain limestone area, made up of formations that are younger than the higher peaks and are subject to more erosion. Due to the scarcity of soil, human intervention and the altitude here, a number of shrubs, such as willows, poplars, rushes and esparto fields, thrive alongside the riverbed in the V-shaped valley of the Río Monachil. This unique vegetation in turn gives rise to the rich wildlife, such as birds, amphibians and mammals, such as the wild boar and Spanish ibex.

Monday, 15.11.2021
17.00 - 19.30 h
Guided visit to the old arabic quarter Albaicín
Meeting point: Puerta Elvira
Guide: Paco
Meeting time: 16.45 h
Price: 10 €

Tuesday, 16.11.2021
18.00 - 19.30 h
Arabic bath Hammam Al-Andalus
Meeting point: C/ Santa Ana, nº 16
Guide: NO
Meeting time: 17.45 h
Price: 52 €
(includes 15 minutes massage)

Friday, 19.11.2021
20.00 - 21.00 h
Flamenco at the Jardines de Zoraya*
Meeting point: C/ Panaderos, nº 32
Guide: NO
Meeting time: 19.45 h
Price: 25 €*
* optional dinner at the restaurant

Activities are organized for all Spanish levels
Dates and activities may be subject to change.
Students enroll and pay for all activities at the school.
The school may cancel activities in case there is not a minimum of participants

Wednesday, 03.11.2021
Arab architecture in the center of Granada
Meeting point: School
Guide: Marisa
Meeting time: 16.00 h
Price: Students pay the entrance fees (approx. 5 to 10 €)
* minimum number 3 students

Friday, 05.11.2021
Flamenco at the Jardines de Zoraya*
Meeting point: C/ Panaderos, nº 32
Guide: NO
Price: 25 €*
* optional dinner at the restaurant

Hammam Al-Andalus
C/ Santa Ana, nº 16 - 18009 Granada
Arab baths are part of the culture in Granada. For more than eight centuries of Muslim customs the Arab baths have been part of the city of Granada. If you want to enjoy this experience, reserve a session at our office:
Price: 52 € (90 minutes; includes 15 minutes massage).

• Activities are organized for all Spanish levels
• Dates and activities may be subject to change.
• Students enroll and pay for all activities at the school.
• The school may cancel activities in case there is not a minimum of participants

Wednesday, 27.10.2021
Language exchange meeting
Meeting point: Terraza Alarique
C/ Cuesta Gomérez, nº 14
Guide: NO
Meeting time: 20.00 h
Price: free

Thursday, 28.10.2021
Arab architecture in the center of Granada
Meeting point: Main entrance of the town hall
Guide: Marisa
Meeting time: 17.00 h
Price: Students pay the entrance fees (approx. 5 to 10 €)
* minimum number 3 students

Friday, 29.10.2021
Flamenco at the Jardines de Zoraya*
Meeting point: C/ Panaderos, nº 32
Guide: NO
Price: 25 €*
* optional dinner at the restaurant

Hammam Al-Andalus
C/ Santa Ana, nº 16 - 18009 Granada
Arab baths are part of the culture in Granada. For more than eight centuries of Muslim customs the Arab baths have been part of the city of Granada. If you want to enjoy this experience, reserve a session at our office:
Price: 52 € (90 minutes; includes 15 minutes massage).

• Activities are organized for all Spanish levels
• Dates and activities may be subject to change.
• Students enroll and pay for all activities at the school.
• The school may cancel activities in case there is not a minimum of participants

Tuesday, 19.10.2021
Tapa tour with Marisa*
Meeting point: School
Guide: Marisa
Meeting time: 20.30 h
Price: Students pay their consumptions
* minimum number 5 students

Friday, 22.10.2021
Flamenco at the Jardines de Zoraya
Meeting point: C/ Panaderos, nº 32
Guide: NO
Price: 25 €*
* optional dinner at the restaurant

Hammam Al-Andalus
C/ Santa Ana, nº 16 - 18009 Granada
Arab baths are part of the culture in Granada. For more than eight centuries of Muslim customs the Arab baths have been part of the city of Granada. If you want to enjoy this experience, reserve a session at our office:
Price: 52 € (90 minutes; includes 15 minutes massage)

• Activities are organized for all Spanish levels
• Dates and activities may be subject to change.
• Students enroll and pay for all activities at the school.
• The school may cancel activities in case there is not a minimum of participants

Tuesday, 12.10.2021
Hiking in the Sierra de Huétor Natural Park
It will be a hike of approx. 3 hours!
Meeting point: Centro Comercial Neptuno / Main entrance of the O2 Gym
Guide: Paco/Marga
Meeting time: 10.00 h
We will be back to Granada around 14.00 h
Price: 20 €

Thursday, 14.10.2021
Concert at Teatro Isabel La Católica
Minha Lua: Homenaje a Amália Rodrigues - Fado
Meeting point: Teatro Isabel La Católica
Guide: Marga
Meeting time: 21.15 h
Price: 22 €

• Activities are organized for all Spanish levels
• Dates and activities may be subject to change.
• Students enroll and pay for all activities at the school.
• The school may cancel activities in case there is not a minimum of participants

Tuesday, 05.10.2021
Guided visit to the Arabic Quarter Albaicín
Meeting point: Puerta Elvira
Guide: Paco
Meeting time: 17.30 hrs
Price: 10 €

Thursday, 07.10.2021
Conference: The Flamenco Guitar and its history
by Rafael Hoces: Flamenco guitar teacher at Escuela Montalbán
Meeting point: Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieria de Edificación
C/ Dr. Severo Ochoa s/n
Guide: Not guided
Meeting time: 19.00 h*
* Please go directly to the address and be there at least 20 minutes before the conference starts.
Price: free entrance

Saturday, 09.10.2021
Guided day trip to the Tropical Coast
Meeting point: Congress Palace
Guide: Juan
Meeting time: 09.00 hrs
Price: 50 €

• Activities are organized for all Spanish levels
• Dates and activities may be subject to change.
• Students enroll and pay for all activities at the school.
• The school may cancel activities in case there is not a minimum of participants