Spanish courses in Granada

Why learn spanish in Granada?

The famous Spanish guitarist Andrés Segovia described his hometown as “a dream city” and Granada certainly it is. Situated at the foot of the enchanting Sierra Nevada, at the confluence of the rivers Darro and Genil, Granada is surely a breathtaking city that you will never forget. It is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain and it has to offer the most important reminds of the Muslim architecture. The Alhambra, included in the World Heritage list in 1984, is actually a citadel inside the city. From above, in the Alcazaba, the fortress of Alhambra, you can enjoy wonderful landscapes. You will be seized by the atmosphere of the palace called Generalife, summer residence of sultans, and of its amazing gardens. You can’t miss a visit also to the ancient Arab quarter Albayzín, where you can appreciate its winding streets and its white-washed walls. In Granada you can visit also one of the best example of Arab Baths, built in the 11th century. In the centre of the Muslim area you will find the magnificent Renaissance Cathedral and the suggestive Royal Chapel, a Gothic monument now considered the symbol of the city.

Muslim city till the Christian conquest in 1492, Granada perfectly shows how Muslim and Christian arts could live together in harmony. Walk through its narrow streets, have a break in the lively Bib-rambla square nearby the Cathedral, enjoy the charming monuments, stroll in the maze of streets of Albayzín, breath the oriental fragrances in the pleasant calle Calderia Nueva and discover the hidden gardens and fountains. You will fall in love with this city.

Granada is also well-known for its prestigious university and thanks to the presence of a lot of students you will enjoy an animated nightlife. Moreover Granada is popular as the birthplace of the famous poet and playwright Federico García Lorca who evoked the exciting atmosphere and the suggestive sensations of this city in his works. If you are looking for a city where you could learn Spanish, Granada is absolutely the right place. Here, you will learn the language and at the same time you will enjoy an enchanting city, you will meet friendly people and you will discover the Andalusian way of life.

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