School Blog

Your guide Teresa is fantastic and we really loved Mecines Fondales and the hotel she recommended. The small town had a very small delicious and unique restaurant, and the hotel was small and beautiful with many plants. Our room had a balcony and a beautiful view of the mountains. It was a nice break from the cities and not touristy. Teresa was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and the archeology and she gave us the hiking tour mostly in Spanish and helped us with learning it. I highly recommend Mecina Fondales, the hotel, the restaurant, and Teresa.

Peter, the photographer, is very knowledgeable about photography and he shared that and his knowledge of the history of the area and of Spain. We enjoyed seeing parts of the Albacin and Sacramonte we hadn't been to and went to several quiet viewpoints. He spent extra time with us and was very helpful.

Our olive oil tour guide was great too. She was super knowledgeable and very nice. We learned a lot and really enjoyed the tastings and seeing the historic presses.

Salsa dancing was somewhat difficult for me, so I am not the right person to give an opinion, but I think the teacher was nice, and Laura, who has taken dancing many times before, did great! And Laurie did well too. We all had fun.

And our teachers from the school were wonderful. They made learning Spanish fun and comfortable.

And lastly, I really appreciate all your emails and help as we planned this big trip. You were always pleasant and patient!

It was a wonderful trip for us.
Thank you.

Rochelle Howe (USA / 58 years)

Tuesday, 10.10.2017 / 20.00-21.30 h
Visit to the Arabic bath Aljibe de San Miguel (includes massage)
Meeting point: C/ San Miguel Alta, nº 41
Guide: No
Price: 30 €

Wednesday, 11.10.2017 / 14.00-19.00 h
3 hours hiking tour in the Sierra de Huetor Natural Park
Meeting point: Centro Comercial Neptuno
Guides: Paco + Marga
Price: 25 €

Friday, 13.10.2017 / 20.00-21.00 h
Flamenco at the Jardines de Zoraya
Meeting point: C/ Panaderos, nº 32
Guide: No
Price: 20 €*
* optional dinner at the restaurant

Saturday, 14.10.2017 / 08.45-20.00 h
Day trip to the Alpujarra Mountains
Meeting point: Congress Palace
Guide: Juan
Price: 50 €*
* includes transport, guide, ham tasting, insurances

Both programs were excellent. The Spanish teachers were very professional and provided numerous insights into Spain, current local events (like a massive free music festival and a unique flamenco event) and history. Two weeks of class would have been even better.

The Arab culture sessions were eye opening- a different perspective on the influence 800 years of the melding of cultures. The class helped me to see southern Spain very differently and gain a greater appreciation for the many years of cross-cultural exchange that has occurred on architecture, art (see it in the Alhambra,) and gastronomy.

I highly recommend the school and its programs.

Edith Thacher (USA / 64 years)

Tuesday, 03.10.2017 / 20.00-21.30 h
Visit to the Arabic bath Aljibe de San Miguel (includes massage)
Meeting point: C/ San Miguel Alta, nº 41 / Guide: No
Price: 30 €

Thursday, 05.10.2017 / 20.00-21.30 h
Cooking workshop: Paella
Meeting point: Escuela de Cocina Javier Vilchez C/ San Marcos, nº 1
Cook: Javier
Price: 15 €*
* Minimo 4 persons

Friday, 06.10.2017 / 17.00-20.00 h
Guided visit to the Arabic quarter Albaicín and the Mosque
Meeting point: Puerta Elvira / Guide: Paco
Price: 10 €

Saturday, 07.10.2017 / 17.00-20.00 h
Hiking in the Alpujarra Mountains: Acequías de Lanjarón
Meeting point: C/ Severo Ochoa / Guide: Teresa
Price: 20 €

Sunday, 08.10.2017 / 08.45-20.00 h
Day trip to the Costa Tropical
Meeting point: Congress Palace / Guide: Juan
Price: 55 €*
* includes transport, guide, entrances, insurances

Tuesday, 26.09.2017 / 20.30-22.30 h
Tapa tour
Spanish levels: all levels
Meeting point: School / Guide: Marisa / Price: students pay their drinks

Thursday, 28.09.2017 / 15.50 h-19.30 h
Oliveoil tour to Nigüelas Village
Guided tour in English!!!!
Meeting point: Hotel San Antón C/ San Antón, nº 74
Price: 38 €

Saturday, 30.09.2017 / 08.45-20.00 h
Day trip to the Alpujarra Mountains
Spanish levels: all levels
Meeting point: Congress Palace
Guide: Juan
Price: 50 € (includes transport, guide, ham tasting, insurances)

• 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.
• Please remember to reserve your Alhambra tickets at www.ticketmaster.es

Tuesday, 19.09.2017 / 20.00-21.30 h
Visit to the Arabic bath Aljibe de San Miguel
Spanish levels: all levels
Meeting point: C/ San Miguel Alta, nº 41
Guide: NO / Price: 30 € (includes massage)

Wednesday, 20.09.2017 / 20.00 h-21.30 h
Cooking workshop: Paella
Spanish levels: all levels
Meeting point: Escuela de Cocina Javier Vilchez - C/ San Marco, nº 1
Guide: NO / Price: 15 € (Minimum 4 persons)

Friday, 22.09.2017 / 22.00-23.00 h
Flamenco performance "Raíz y Duende" at Taller de Arte Vimaambi
Spanish levels: all levels
Meeting point: Cuesta de San Gregorio, nº 30-38 (Albaicín)
Guide: NO / Price: 15 €

Sunday, 24.09.2017 / 07.45-20.00 h
Day trip to Córdoba
Spanish levels: all levels
Meeting point: Congress Palace
Guide: Juan / Price: 65 € (includes transport, guide, entrance fees, insurances)

Friday/Saturday/Sunday, 22.09. to 24.09.2017
Weekend trip to Northern Morocco
For further information check our website:
https://www.escuela-montalban.com/en/granada/morocco-tour.php

• 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.
• Please remember to reserve your Alhambra tickets at www.ticketmaster.es

Tuesday, 12.09.2017 / 21.00-22.30 h
Flamenco at the Corral del Carbón
Estrella de Manuela / Claudia "La Debla"
Spanish levels: all levels
Meeting point: School / Guide: Marga / Price: 17 €

Wednesday, 13.09.2017 / 14.30 h-21.00 h
Trip to Almuñecar beach
Spanish levels: all levels
Meeting point: Congress Palace / Guide: Juan / Price: 20 €

Thursday, 14.09.2017 / 20.30 h
Tapa tour
Spanish levels: all levels
Meeting point: School / Guide: Marisa / Price: students pay their drinks

Saturday, 16.09.2017 / 08.45-20.00 h
Day trip to the Tropical Coast
Meeting point: Congress Palace
Guide: Juan / Price: 55 €*
* includes transport, guide, entrance fees, insurances

• 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.
• Please remember to reserve your Alhambra tickets at www.ticketmaster.es

Tuesday, 05.09.2017 / 20.00-21.30 h
Visit to the Arabic bath Aljibe de San Miguel (includes massage)
Spanish levels: all levels
Meeting point: C/ San Miguel Alta, nº 41 / Guide: No / Price: 30 €

Wednesday, 06.09.2017 / 20.30 h
Tapa tour
Spanish levels: all levels
Meeting point: School / Guide: Marisa / Price: students pay their drinks

Thursday, 07.09.2017 / 21.00-23.00 h
Flamenco at the Centro Federico Garcia Lorca
Bailaora: Fuensanta "La Moneta"
Spanish levels: all levels
Meeting point: School / Guide: Marga / Price: 17 €

Friday, 08.09.2017 / 14.30-21.00 h
Trip to Almuñecar beach
Spanish levels: all levels
Meeting point: Congress Palace / Guide: Juan / Price: 20 €

Saturday, 09.09.2017 / 08.45-20.00 h
Day trip to the Alpujarra Mountains
Meeting point: Congress Palace
Guide: Juan / Price: 50 €*
* includes transport, guide, ham tasting, insurances

• 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.
• Please remember to reserve your Alhambra tickets at www.ticketmaster.es

Tuesday, 29.08.2017 / 20.00-21.30 h
Visit to the Arabic bath Aljibe de San Miguel (includes massage)
Spanish levels: all levels
Meeting point: C/ San Miguel Alta, nº 41
Price: 30 €

Wednesday, 30.08.2017 / 14.30-21.00 h
Trip to Almuñecar beach
Spanish levels: all levels
Meeting point: Congress Palace / Guide: Juan / Price: 20 €

Thursday, 31.08.2017 / 21.00-24.00 h
Open air cinema at MUSEO CUEVAS DEL SACROMONTE
"Bar Bahar" (Maysaloum Hamoud / Israel 2016)
Spanish levels: advanced levels
Meeting point: Plaza Nueva / Guide: Marga / Price: 3,50 €*
* students pay their tickets at the entrance

Saturday, 02.09.2017 / 07.45-20.00 h
Day trip to the Cordoba
Meeting point: Congress Palace
Guide: Juan / Price: 65 €*
* includes transport, guide, entrance fees, insurances

• 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.
• Please remember to reserve your Alhambra tickets at www.ticketmaster.es

Tuesday, 22.08.2017 / 21.00-24.00 h
Open air cinema at MUSEO CUEVAS DEL SACROMONTE
"Paterson" (Jim Jarmusch / USA 2016)
Spanish levels: advanced levels
Meeting point: Plaza Nueva / Guide: Marga / Price: 3,50 €*
* students pay their tickets at the entrance

Wednesday, 23.08.2017 / 14.45-21.00 h
Trip to Almuñecar beach
Spanish levels: all levels
Meeting point: Congress Palace / Guide: Juan / Price: 20 €

Thursday, 24.08.2017 / 21.00-24.00 h
Flamenco at the Alhambra: Oh Cuba!
Lorca y Granada en los Jardines del Generalife
Spanish levels: all levels
Meeting point: Plaza Nueva / Guide: not confirmed / Price: 17 €

Saturday, 26.08.2017 / 08.45-20.00 h
Day trip to the Alpujarra Mountains
Meeting point: Congress Palace
Guide: Juan / Price: 50 €*
* includes transport, guide, insurance, ham tasting

• Dates and activities may be subject to change.
• Students enrol and pay for all activities at the school.
• The school may cancel activities in case there is not a minimum of participants.
• Please remember to reserve your Alhambra tickets at www.ticketmaster.es