Holiday itinerary
Regardless of your level of Spanish and whether you’re an avid trekker or a casual walker, this course is a fantastic way to learn Spanish and discover Spain from another perspective by enjoying stunning Andalusian landscape.
You will be able to put into practice all the language skills you will have learnt in the classroom to use when out and about in Granada and broaden your vocabulary whilst out hiking. You will be taught by highly qualified native Spanish speakers who have been trained and are experienced in the best possible teaching methods.
Two afternoons in the week you will do guided treks in the beautiful Sierra Nevada National Park. The difficulty of the walks are up to you, as there is a wide range of walks and treks available from very easy to very challenging.
Granada is a great pick if you want to learn Spanish in a medium sized city which has plenty to offer for culture, history and food. You can visit the Alhambra palace, which is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site, stroll along the streets of the city and listen to flamenco guitars as well as enjoying the many tapas bars the town boasts.
Indulge your need for adrenaline as you explore the stunning national park on guided mountain treks on a Spanish language course with a difference in magical Granada.
Suitability
- Suitable for all levels from complete beginners to advanced on all dates in 2015
- Hiking sessions are suitable for all levels but you must have a good level of fitness
- Minimum age 16
Who Are Our Guests?
- People come from all over the world and you’ll never be placed in a class with just English speakers so that you use the language you are learning rather than resorting to chatting in English
- Ages vary, but the typical language learner falls in to the 20-60 age bracket though we have no age limit and we’ve had guests in their 70s and 80s studying languages with us
- During the summer and in university holiday times the average age typically drops and there are many guests in their 20s
- Over 90% of our language learners travel solo and every school organises social and cultural activities to help you get to know others at the school outside of class
- Of course, everyone shares a passion or interest in discovering a new language and culture
Spanish And Hiking Start Days
- The school is open year round with a break for Christmas
- Spanish courses start on Mondays and finish on Fridays
- If you choose our optional accommodation, you will check-in on Sunday and check-out the following Saturday
- Students can stay more than one week - please contact us on
Spanish And Hiking Class Schedule
- Spanish classes run daily Monday through to Friday each week
- Spanish language classes start at 9am
- You will have 4 group classes per day lasting 45 minutes each
- You will have a short break between each class
- Treks will take place on Tuesday and Thursday from 2pm to 7.30pm (or from 1pm to 6.30pm in the winter)
- Treks and walks will take place in the Sierra Nevada National park and all treks will be guided
What Will I Learn?
- The language lessons are highly interactive and you will speak Spanish from day 1, both inside and outside of the classroom.
- You’ll focus on the four main language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing
- During the walks and treks trips you will have the opportunity to explore the stunning Sierra Nevada National Park
- The difficulty of the hikes will vary from very easy to very challenging and you can chose what level you would like to do during your stay
Level Test
- Please arrive at the school by 8.30am on your first day for a short level test
- This test will assess your understanding of the language and will help the course organisers to place you in the right group class for your level
- We recommend you bring a small dictionary with you for the course
Optional Extras
- This school offers transfers to and from Granada airport for an additional charge; you can book transfers during the booking process
- This school offers additional Spanish lessons in the afternoon that can be pre-booked or booked on arrival if there is availability (email for more info)
- This school offers optional accommodation
Compulsory Extras
- Please note that this school charges a compulsory course enrolment fee, this is not included in the price and will be charged as an extra during the booking process
Free Time
- The school offers a host of optional cultural activities and seminars throughout the week
- You will have the chance to take part in different activities such as tapas tours and excursions
- You will have plenty of free time to explore the local area and practice your new found language skills or just kick back and relax on this learning holiday with a difference
Pursue your passion for languages in one of Spain’s most vibrant cities and go hiking in the town’s scenic surrounding in the Sierra Nevada National Park on this fantastic 7 day Spanish and hiking holiday.