School Blog

Wednesday, 13.11.2024 / 20.00-22.00 h
We go out for some tapas!
Meeting point: School
Guide: Francisco
Price: each student pays his consumption

A tapa is a type of appetizer which is served when you order a drink. Serving tapas to customers is a typical Spanish tradition preserved through the whole of Spain. In some cities, such as Granada, the tapas are free. They can vary from just a few peanuts or a small dish of olives, to almost a mini meal in itself. One of the most enjoyable pleasures of the Spanish culture, is to go out with your friends for tapas. You usually only stay in each tapas bar for one or two drinks, so that you can go to a series of different bars in one evening. In some tapas bars you can choose your tapa, whereas in others, there is a set list of tapas that you get according to the type which is being served.

Friday, 15.11.2024 / 21.00 hrs
Flamenco at the Taller Vimaambi
Meeting point: C/ San Gregorio, nº 30 (Albaicin)
Guide: NO
Price: 15,00 €

Saturday, 16.11.2024 / 08.45-20.00 h
Day trip to the Tropical Coast
Meeting point: Congress Palace
Guide: Juan
Price: 55 €*
* includes transfer, guide, entrance fees

Escuela Montalbán is an excellent language school with very competent and committed teachers and an excellent range of courses. I completed a two-week course ‘Cultura Al-Andalus’ here, consisting of an intensive language course (C1/C2) and a special programme on Moorish history, art and culture in Granada. I had very good lessons in the morning with Marisa and José and every afternoon a full and fascinating programme in the form of workshops and excursions with Francisco and the partners of the school (e.g. an Arabic wrting course or a cooking course). Concha, the hostess provided by the school, welcomed me as a friend, so I was able to speak Spanish every day in my accommodation. I learned a lot and had a lot of fun. Absolutely recommended!

Susanne (Gemany / 48 years old)

Tuesday, 05.11.2024 / 19.00-21.00 h
We visit a local tetería!
Meeting point: School
Guide: Francisco
Price: each student pays his consumption

Most teterías are located in Calderería Nueva, which leads to the Albaycín from Calle Elvira. Most tea shops in Granada serve Arabic teas and even more exotic teas. There are many tea shops in Granada, which make you relive the time of Moorish Andalusia.

Friday, 08.11.2024 / 21.00 hrs
Flamenco at the Taller Vimaambi
Meeting point: C/ San Gregorio, nº 30 (Albaicin)
Guide: NO
Price: 15,00 €

Saturday, 09.11.2024 / 08.45-20.00 h
Day trip to the Alpujarras
Meeting point: Congress Palace
Guide: Juan
Price: 55 €*
* includes transfer, guide, ham tasting

The Alpujarra is one of the most picturesque regions in the province of Granada situated in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada National Park.
The difficult access to this mountainous area has, until recently, contributed to the region's preservation of such scenic landscapes and architecture.

Tuesday, 29.10.2024 / 16.00 hrs
Guided visit: El centro árabe de la ciudad de Granada
Meeting point: School
Teacher: Francisco
Price: 15.00 €

Wednesday, 30.10.2024 / 16.00 hrs
Guided visit: The arab quarter Albaicín
Meeting point: School
Teacher: Francisco
Price: 15.00 €

The Albaicín neighborhood is the stuff of Spanish dreams. Narrow cobblestone roads weave through traditional homes, charming plazas, quaint courtyards and multiple historic sites. There are also plenty of shopping, dining and entertainment options to be found within.

Tuesday, 22.10.2024 / 16.00 hrs
Guided visit to the Royal Chapel
Meeting point: School
Teacher: Francisco
Price: 15.00 €*
* includes entrance fee

The Royal Chapel of Granada (Capilla Real de Granada) is an Isabelline style building. Constructed between 1505 and 1517, it was originally integrated in the complex of the neighbouring cathedral. It is the burial place of the Spanish monarchs, Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand, the Catholic Monarchs. Apart from these historical links, this building also contains a gallery of artworks and other items associated with Queen Isabella. 

Friday, 25.10.2024 / 16.00 hrs
Guided visit to the Alhambra Museum
Meeting point: School
Teacher: Francisco
Price: 15.00 €

Saturday, 26.10.2024 / 07.45-20.00 h
Day trip to Córdoba
Meeting point: Congress Palace
Guide: Juan
Price: 70 €*
* includes transfer, guide, entrance fees

Tuesday, 15.10.2024 / 19.00-21.00 h
We visit a local tetería!
Meeting point: School
Guide: Francisco
Price: each student pays his consumption

Most teterías are located in Calderería Nueva, which leads to the Albaycín from Calle Elvira. Most tea shops in Granada serve Arabic teas and even more exotic teas. There are many tea shops in Granada, which make you relive the time of Moorish Andalusia.

Friday, 18.10.2024 / 21.00 hrs
Flamenco at the Taller Vimaambi
Meeting point: C/ San Gregorio, nº 30 (Albaicin)
Guide: NO
Price: 15,00 €

Saturday, 19.10.2024 / 08.45-20.00 h
Day trip to the Alpujarras
Meeting point: Congress Palace
Guide: Juan
Price: 55 €*
* includes transfer, guide, ham tasting

The Alpujarra is one of the most picturesque regions in the province of Granada situated in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada National Park.
The difficult access to this mountainous area has, until recently, contributed to the region's preservation of such scenic landscapes and architecture.

Focused since three decades ago on the discovery of new talents and the diversity of contemporary cinema, Granada Film Fest has a special interest in upcoming filmmakers of all nationalities, open to films decided to explore new audiovisual forms regardless of their definition, genre, format or duration.

For further information and tickets visit the festival website.

Tuesday, 08.10.2024 / 20.00-22.00 h
We go out for some tapas!
Meeting point: School
Guide: Francisco
Price: each student pays his consumption

A tapa is a type of appetizer which is served when you order a drink. Serving tapas to customers is a typical Spanish tradition preserved through the whole of Spain. In some cities, such as Granada, the tapas are free. They can vary from just a few peanuts or a small dish of olives, to almost a mini meal in itself. One of the most enjoyable pleasures of the Spanish culture, is to go out with your friends for tapas. You usually only stay in each tapas bar for one or two drinks, so that you can go to a series of different bars in one evening. In some tapas bars you can choose your tapa, whereas in others, there is a set list of tapas that you get according to the type which is being served.

Tuesday, 01.10.2024 / 20.00-22.00 h
We go out for some tapas!
Meeting point: School
Guide: Francisco/Marisa
Price: each student pays his consumption

Thursday, 03.10.2024 / 19.00-21.00 hrs
Guided visit to the realejo quarter and the surrounding gardens of the Alhambra
Meeting point: School
Guide: Francisco
Price: free

Saturday, 05.10.2024 / 08.45-20.00 h
Day trip to the Tropical Coast
Meeting point: School
Guide: Juan
Price: 55 €*
* includes transfer, guide, insurance

The sea and the sierras embrace this land and its rich cultural legacy which, due to its strategic position watching over the coastline, was much coveted by the most powerful civilisations.

Beaches, coves, beautiful scenery, quiet coastal and inland towns: these are perhaps the main attractions of an area with a subtropical climate and mil temperatures all year round which makes an ideal destination for a dream-like holiday.

Colossal Muslim fortresses and castles stand majestically above small coastal towns, next to marinas or well-developed seaside resorts. In the background stands the Sierra Nevada, above the steep gorges and cliffs which overlook paradise-like coves. The Costa Tropical – Granada (Tropical Coast)  is a land of contrast which offers visitors a wide variety of posibilities.