Granada
 The
legend of Boabdil, the last king of the Moors of Granada, is still alive.
After the Christians conquered the city in 1492, he was banished into
exile. At a certain point from the city, he turned around to take one
last look at his beloved Granada, sank his head and began to weep. In
that moment he remembered his mother's words, "Do not cry as a
woman for something that you were unable to defend as a man".
Anyone who has visited Granada at least once can understand Boabdil
because the atmosphere of Granada is fantastic each and every day. Gypsies
playing the guitars in the streets, young Americans pursuing the tracks
of Hemingway, artists absorbed in their work, tourists everywhere, students
on their way to the university and intellectuals in the cafes and numerous
"tapas" bars. 
Granada is a scenic city at the foot of the Sierra Nevada, a relic
of a thousand and one nights. The warmest coast in Europe, the "Costa
Tropical" can be reached within 45 minutes. The highest mountain
of the Iberian peninsula is also at an arm's distance. Granada, the
cradle of the most diverse cultures, was always a beloved city. Romantic
19th century intellectuals lived here, as well as the ancient Greeks,
Romans, Phoenicians and the Moors. Granada is certainly the city in
Europe with the most evident traces of the Moor empire. The majesty
of the Alhambra palace dominates the city. The Albaicin, the gypsies'
quarter, the Sacromonte with the rebuilt small pubs and Flamenco stages
are all witness to a lively past.
However, Granada is not just history. The "Granadinos" say
that what counts is now. Granada is a lively university city in southern
Spain with about 60,000 students which of course affects the vibrant
night life. Visitors can enjoy themselves in the "bodegas",
restaurants, cafes, bars and discos. The main action is centred around
the streets "Pedro Antonio de Alarcón" and "Plaza
Nueva".
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 Our
Colegio Hispánico is a young and dynamic language school which
is highly professional. The motto of the Spanish school is "Seducir
con la pasión por la lengua y cultura españolas"
(To seduce with a passion for the Spanish language and culture). The
college is situated in the middle of the historical part of the city.
Many of the students come through the recommendation of previous participants.
Those who come for two to three weeks greatly appreciate the numerous
activities organized by the language school, and the pleasant and relaxed
learning atmosphere.
National and international memberships:
FIYTO, ALTO, Ceele, NAFSA, ASEPROCE, BELTA, Spanish Chamber
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- Spanish Language Course Programme
· Standard Course
· Standard Course Plus
· One to One
 Intercambio
Intercambio is not a course, but an excellent opportunity to put
into practice what has been learnt. Spanish students get in touch with
language students at our Colegio Hispánico .Once a week, Spanish
students are invited to a meeting. Granada is the ideal city for the
Intercambio as there are many students and people interested in cultural
exchange. There are also connections with the Goethe Institute, British
Council and the University of Granada.
Most of the time Intercambio begins with daily coffee at the cafeteria
of the Institute for Interpreting at the University of Granada (50 meters
away!!!). Intercambio is a wonderful opportunity to make new friends
and to experience the Andalusian way of life while learning Spanish.
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- Leisure Time and
Excursions
 In
the beginning, you will be quite busy discovering Granada - Alhambra,
Albaicin, Sacromonte, the cathedral and museums. Too much culture, too
much past? Never mind, the nights in Andalusia are long.... Try the
"Ruta de tapas".
In the south, the coastal villages of the "Costa Tropical"
such as Salobreña or Almuñécar are famous for their
white-painted houses, the steep lanes, the unusual Spanish-Arabian town
planning and the unforgettable long beaches. The steep coast line with
its sandy and rocky shores is also typical for this area.
You may also be attracted by the picturesque mountain villages (Alpujarras)
of the Sierra Nevada, where the civilisation was superseded by a time
that still seems to be in the last century.
The Colegio organizes excursions to Seville, to the mountains or to
the seaside, lectures, city sightseeing with explanations of the historical
background, video evenings, Flamenco dance courses and many parties.
Most of them end up in the "Granada 10" or in "Camel"!
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Apartments
You share an apartment with 3-5 course participants near the language
school. Normally the apartments are well situated in the centre of the
city within a walking distance to our Spanish school. You share the
kitchen, the dining room, bathroom and toilet with your mates.
Families
Being part of a typical Andalusian family gives you the perfect opportunity
to use the language outside the classroom and to get to know the Spanish
way of life and culture. You will stay with a carefully selected host
family offering half board. You can book a single or double room
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The best way is to fly with a scheduled flight via Madrid or Barcelona
to Granada or with a charter airline to Malaga. From Malaga, it takes
about one and a half hour by bus. The connections by train and bus from
Madrid to Granada are also very convenient (about 4 to 6 hours). You
will receive precise information (bus lines, timetables, maps) with
your travel documents.
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