Spanish Immersion in Spain

  Spain

• Granada: 
Granada

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Dates: Please visit our website for latest dates.

Description: Learn Spanish in one of the most ancient and diverse cities in Spain-- Granada! Explore the narrow, cobblestoned streets of the former Muslim quarter, the Albaycin. Wander the passageways of the Alhambra or enter the white-washed caves of the Gypsies and experience the passion of a flamenco performance.

Highlights: This is the ideal program for students interested in Spanish immersion and elective courses. Granada is the perfect location due to its unique culture and relaxed atmosphere.

* Study at the accredited University of Granada
* Earn university credit!
* Visit Arabic tea shops in the narrow streets of the Albyacin, the largest preserved Moorish quarter in all of Spain
* Home to the monumental and romantic Alhambra; the former palace of the sultans
* In the evenings, enjoy a flamenco performance, and feel the passion of this Gypsy art form
* Surrounded by the Sierra Nevada mountains
* Only 1 hour away from the spectacular Costa del Sol beaches

Excursions:

* Explore the exotic Alhambra, the ancient palace of the Sultans
* Visit the golden beaches of the Mediterranean and relax in the deep, blue waters
* Spend a weekend in the high Sierra Nevada mountains, explore the lost villages of the Moors
* Visit the ancient Mediterranean city of Malaga, home of Pablo Picasso
* Experience Madrid, the capital city, full of life and culture. Home to some of Europe's best art musuems

Cultural Activities:

* Take flamenco dance lessons
* Go horseback riding in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains
* Enjoy food tasting classes of traditional Spanish foods
* Taste teas in the exotic Arabic tea houses
* Experience a Spanish bullfight

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: Please visit our website for latest prices.

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Spain Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Sol Abroad's Mission Statement: Our company mission is very simple: to treat you the same way we wanted to be treated when we studied abroad. We take pride in this hands-on, full-service approach to ensuring you an enriching, life-changing experience. Its this unique approach that makes us both a leader and innovator in study abroad programs. When you attend one of our programs, you can be assured of a world-class study abroad experience that includes high-quality interactive Spanish language classes, regular travel excursions, and an array of daily cultural activities of lasting value.