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For those thinking of learning Spanish and hiking in Andalusia the area around Granada often ranks highly as a choice of venues. One of the main attractions of this beautiful area is the wide variety of landscapes that are available within a very short distance. It is an ideal area for combining a Spanish course with walking holidays.

The Sierra Nevada National Park offer wonderful views around almost every corner. Here you can select from a wide range of walking challenges from very easy to extremely difficult. The walking routes have been here for centuries.  All year round our school complements the Spanish lessons in the morning with guided walks during two afternoons sper week.

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Our first Spanish Teacher Training course in 2014 is scheduled in April. The 1 or 2 weeks course will start on the 14.04.2014:

"Curso práctico de 1 y 2 semanas - perfeccionamiento y reciclaje para profesores NO-NATIVOS de español como lengua extranjera - Niveles C1/C2”

The aim of this programme is to offer non-native Spanish teachers the opportunity to update and perfect their knowledge of the Spanish language and to exchange experiences regarding methodological and pedagogical issues.

For further information regarding content and prices visit our website!

We understand that the current system of Comenius-Grundtvig grants will be replaced in May 2014 by the new European Programme Erasmus+, whereby teachers will be able to apply for funding to attend teacher training programmes in Spain and other European countries.

In due course information should be available from your National Agency.
 
As arrangements for obtaining European Union funding from May 2014 onwards are not at all clear, we strongly recommend taking advantage of the old Comenius-Grundtvig system before it ends.

Monday, 19.08.2013
14.00-15.00 h
Welcome session with information about Granada & Andalusia

20.00-21.30 h
Visit to the Arabic bath Hammam de Al-Andalus
Fee: 25

Tuesday, 20.08.2013
13.00-20.00 h
Excursion to Güejar Sierra Village (Sierra Nevada Natural Park)
A great afternoon with lunch at Maitena Restaurant and a swim in the River Genil!
Fee: 25 €

Wednesday, 21.08.2013
20.00-23.00 h
A guided tour to Granada city centre with tapas!
Fee: 17 €



Thursday, 22.08.2013
Flamenco at the Alhambra Gardens: "Lorca y Granada"
Performance "DUENDE" with La Moneta y Manuel Liñan
Fee: 15

Friday, 23.08.2013
18.00-22.00 h
Horseback riding at Sierra Nevada National Park
Fee: 30 €

Saturday, 24.08.2013
09.00 h
Guided trip to the Alpujarra Mountains
Fee: 44 €

Combine a Spanish course with climbing holidays in the beautiful province of Granada.

Situated at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Granada is surrounded by pristine limestone, equipped with more quality sport climbing than you can imagine. Thanks to the reliable and sunny weather, there are great climbing possibilities throughout the year. Our new course gives you the opportunity to combine Spanish lessons in the morning with guided rock climbing during two afternons per week.

For further information clic here!

Combine a Spanish course in the morning with guided hiking tours during the afternoons. For those thinking of learning Spanish and hiking in Andalusia the area around Granada often ranks highly as a choice of venues. One of the main attractions of this beautiful area is the wide variety of landscapes that are available within a very short distance. The mountainous Alpujarras and Sierra Nevada National Park offer wonderful views around almost every corner. Here you can select from a wide range of walking challenges from very easy to extremely difficult.

For further information clic here!

Monday, 12.08.2013
14.00-15.00 h
Welcome session for all new students with information about Granada and Andalusia

20.30-22.30 h
Guided tour with our teacher Marisa to the Realejo quarter & tapas

Tuesday, 13.08.2013
22.00 h
Openair cinema at "the Museo del Sacromonte"
"Win Win" (Thomas McCarthy / USA 2011)
Fee: 3 €
Enjoy the film and an amazing view of the Alhambra!

Wednesday, 14.08.2013
20.00-21.30 h
Visit to the Arabic bath Hammam de Al-Andalus
Fee: 25

Thursday, 15.08.2013: FEAST DAY
09.00 h
Guided trip the Alpujarra Mountains
Fee: 44 €

Friday, 16.08.2013
16.55-21.00 h
Horseback riding at Sierra Nevada National Park
Fee: 30 €

Saturday, 17.08.2013
09.00 h
Guided trip to Costa Tropical
Fee: 46 €

Friday/Saturday/Sunday, 16, 17, 18.08.2013
3 day trip to Northern Morocco
Fee: 195 €
More information on: www.studytravel-spain.com

Monday, 05.08.2013
14.00-14.45 h
Welcome session for all new students with information about our school and Granada city

Tuesday, 06.08.2013
13.00-20.00 h
Excursion to Güejar Sierra Village: Enjoy a bath in the river Genil and lunch at Maitena Restaurant
Price: 25 €

Wednesday, 07.08.2013
18.30-21.30 h
Guided visit to the cemetery of St. Joseph
Price: 10 €



Jueves, 08.08.2013
21.00-24.00 h       
Lorca and Granada at the Alhambra Gardens:
Fuensanta La Moneta y Manuel Liñan present the Flamenco performance Duende
Price: 15 €

Friday, 09.08.2013  
18.00-22.00 h
Horseback riding at Sierra Nevada National Park
Price: 30 €

Saturday, 10.08.2013
08.00-20.00 h
Guided day trip to the Cordoba
Price: 55 € 

Lavaderos de la Reina is an area of lush meadows fed by mountain springs at 2500m, near Güejar Sierra Village. The best time to visit is in early summer, when the melting snow feeds the gushing streams. The first part of the route also gives some great views of the Sierra Nevada.

It is a 6 hours walk, but not particularly difficult, although there is a steady climb at the beginning, and you also need to clamber down some rocks beside the waterfall. There are no signs, but the route is relatively easy to follow.

The Lavaderos are at their most beautiful when the snow is melting around May/June, but it is possible to do the walk in summer and early autumn as well.

Visit Granada with your family and combine Spanish lessons in the morning with cultural activities in the afternoons or evenings. If you are interested, enquire for a tailor made programme.



Our Spanish teacher Marisa with Grace, Michael, Natasha and Alice from USA.