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 an arm's length away. 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 Moorish empire. The majesty of the Alhambra Palace dominates the city. The Albaicin, the gypsies' quarter, the Sacromonte with the small rebuilt 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 with about 60,000 students, which of course influences the vibrant nightlife.
The advantage of being a language student is that you don't have to feel guilty when you are out enjoying yourself because meeting new people and chatting in Spanish is an important part of the
learning process. There are plenty of terrace bars where you can have tapas as
well as discos, bars with live music etc. The main action is centred around the streets "Pedro Antonio de Alarcón" and "Plaza Nueva". |