About Immersion in Granada

When you opt for Spanish immersion in Granada, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in one of Spain's most charming, enigmatic destinations. The amount of history packed into this one-of-a-kind city is enough to make any head spin, and the eclectic mix of architecture creates a unique cityscape that harmoniously incorporates towering Gothic and Renaissance structures and labyrinth Islamic quarters brimming with tea rooms and markets.

Granada is, by most standards, a fairly small city, but the sheer quantity of breathtaking sights and the inviting, laid-back atmosphere inevitably make you want to linger as long as possible. By signing up for an immersion program in Granada, you'll be able to do just that! With time on your side, you'll get to know the winding streets of the Albaicín, explore every nook and cranny of the Alhambra, spend evening after evening bar-hopping for tapas, listen to and watch flamenco (or even take lessons!)... the list is endless!

Immersion in Granada - Highlights

• La Alhambra - Easily one the most spectacular constructions in the world, this lavish palace and fortress complex, with parts dating back to the 9th century, was home to Spain's Islamic rulers. Nowadays it's one of Spain's most impressive attractions and easily earned its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• El Albaicín - Spain's oldest and most genuine Islamic quarter, the Albaicín is a maze of winding cobbled streets of whitewashed houses that is every bit as captivating as it was hundreds of years ago. The Albaicín, in fact, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with the Alhambra.
  
• History - From Iberian tribes to Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Visigoths, Moors and, finally in 1492, the Spanish kingdom, calling Granada a cultural melting pot is an understatement. The most resplendent epoch was undeniably the time spent under Islamic rule... just under eight centuries! From 711 to 1492, Granada became an affluent and dynamic city, brimming with fortresses, palaces and - of course - the stunning Alhambra.
• Flamenco - Along with bullfighting and tapas, flamenco is easily one of Spain's most recognized cultural assets. In fact, history points to Granada being the birthplace of flamenco, having flourished in the gypsy caves of Sacromonte. Nowadays, you can still go see flamenco shows in this interesting neighborhood of Granada.
• Tapas - Granada is one of the few cities in Spain where the concept of free tapas still exist. Just order a drink and enjoy the heaping plate of tapas that accompany it!
• Capilla Real - Built as a mausoleum for Catholic monarchs Fernando and Isabel, who considered themselves Granada's "liberators", this impressive Capilla Real (Royal Chapel) is definitley one of Granada's must-sees. The edifice is truly spectacular and turns more heads than the larger adjoined cathedral. Inside you'll find the elaborate marble tombs of Fernando and Isabel, along with their daughter and son-in-law.
• Sacromonte - Truly one of Granada's most interesting neighborhoods, Sacromonte is an entire district of cave dwellings. It was the city's traditional gypsy neighborhood, where the city's marginal cultures lived, mingled and created flamenco. Nowadays, Sacromonte is still a thriving neighborhood, though the caves have been updated to include all the typical amenities of modern day. Some of the caves have even been turned into small hotels or flamenco venues.
• Markets - Along with the centrally located Alcaicería, a bazaar that was a silk market hundreds of years ago, Granada is a great spot to poke through goodies at its vast array of markets. Head to the Albaicín neighborhood