Granada

Learn Spanish in Granada

As you stroll through Granada, a magical energy will hit you from all sides. This Andalusian city is a sensory delight, a history lover’s dream, an adventurer’s paradise, a place where you’ll be surrounded by cultural and natural treasures. Learn Spanish in Granada, nestled in the foothills of the snowcapped Sierra Nevada mountains, below the mystical Alhambra palace bathed in golden light. Discover the intricate Arabic tiles, carvings, and archways sprinkled throughout the city, and gaze up at the bright pink and purple bougainvillea blossoms and blood-red geraniums hanging from the terraces, throwing splashes of color against the white walls of the Albaicín. Feel the energy of impromptu flamenco inside a cave in Sacromonte, the traditional gypsy quarter. Everywhere you go, you'll enjoy generous servings of Spanish tapas with every drink. When you study Spanish in Granada, you'll be immersed in the bright, friendly energy of the locals, mixed with an international student atmosphere — the perfect combination for fun Spanish learning.

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School facilities & location

  • Completely rennovated historic building
  • 15 bright, fully-equipped classrooms
  • Light-filled Andalusian patio
  • Library and media center
  • Computers for student use, study tables for laptops
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Spacious indoor common areas
  • Vending machines
  • Wheelchair access
  • Student residence in the same building
  • Surrounded by tapas bars, cafés, markets, restaurants, and shops
  • Public transportation at the door
  • Walking distance: Plaza Nueva and the Cathedral (5 min.), Gran Vía (7 min.), Genil River (10 min.), the Albaicín and the Alhambra (15 min.), Sacromonte (20 min.)
  • Free activities (guided city tour, Spanish film screenings, cultural visits, etc.)
  • Optional excursions (Seville, Morocco, Costa Tropical and Nerja, Ronda, Cordoba, etc.)
School Activity Agenda

Activities in Granada - Sample month

Monday | Movie at school
Tuesday | Fountains of Granada
Wednesday | Workshop: Ser y Estar
Thursday | Flamenco Class
Friday | Wine and olive oil tasting
Monday | Movie at school
Tuesday | Cooking class
Wednesday | Workshop: Ser y Estar
Thursday | Salsa class
Friday | Flamenco show
Monday | Movie at school
Tuesday | Cooking class
Wednesday | Workshop: Past tenses
Thursday | Class: learning songs
Friday | Flamenco show
Monday | Movie at school
Tuesday | Tour: sculptures of important people from Granada
Wednesday | Workshop: Por y Para
Thursday | El Quijote (Part I)
Friday | El Quijote (Part II)

Learn Spanish

Our Spanish lessons in Granada are the quickest route to improve your language fluency and cultural intelligence. Languages don't exist in a vacuum, so we're careful to incorporate Spanish culture and history into each lesson, giving you the tools you'll need to truly understand the Spanish language and people. We prioritize student participation in all of our Spanish classes, which is why we insist on learning in small groups. Choose from a variety of Spanish courses in Granada — you're sure to find one that will suit your schedule and get you well on your way to Spanish mastery.

Travel Through Granada

Falling in love with Granada is easy. Every corner of the city radiates an undeniable charm, from its beautiful Moorish castles, towering Christian cathedrals, and homes built inside caves to its weaving webs of narrow cobblestone streets and stunning plazas. Our school is located in the historic center, where you can walk to all the main attractions or opt to rest your legs thanks to easy access to public transportation. When you finish your Spanish classes for the day, step out of our school and into the heart of Granada. Enjoy getting to know the personality of each neighborhood, or venture a little further out of the city to ski in the Sierra Nevada or to take a dip in the Mediterranean.

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La Alhambra

The Alhambra, the eternal Alhambra. Romantic, magical, spectacular. One's soul changes after visiting the Alhambra. Part palace, part fort, part World Heritage Site, part lesson in medieval architecture, the Alhambra has long enchanted its visitors. 

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Discover Granada

It is impossible to explain what it feels like to be in Granada: it's one of those places you just have to see for yourself. Discover this mesmerizing city as you take Spanish classes with don Quijote, and get ready to breathe in its rich history and witness a truly unique mix of cultures. Immerse yourself in the legends and mystique of Andalusia’s most exotic gem.

CORPUS CHRISTI - June 6 to 13

The major festivities take place at fair stands and there are parades with big-headed giant puppets.

DAY OF THE CROSS - May 3

Every corner of the city becomes a floral work of art during one of the city's most festive events.

BOOK FAIR - around April 23

A yearly date with literature. Book signings, meet and greets with authors, and much more.

CORRAL SUMMERS - July, August, and September

The ancient Arabic alhóndiga hosts flamenco and theater nights.

SAINT MICHAEL ROMERÍA - September 27

The saint's statue is taken out for a parade, there are soccer games and picnics in the fields.

QUICK FACTS ABOUT GRANADA

238K
city population
61ºF
average yearly temperature
123
miles of bike routes (198 km)
€8
movie ticket
12
museums
64
km to the beach

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