Learn Spanish in Granada
About Granada, Spain
If you want to understand the allure of Granada, the Legend of Boabdil says it all.
Boabdil was the last Moorish King of Granada, and Granada was the last Arab stronghold on the entire peninsula. In 1492, after more than 700 years of Muslim occupation, the Christians took Granada, the final bastion of a glorious domain, and exiled Boabdil from his exquisite palace, the Alhambra. As he was leaving the city, Boabdil - a strong, sturdy and proud leader - began to weep like a little girl. This legend has gone down in history in countless works of art and poetry, an impressive image of a powerful man diminished by his lament for a city, riches and beauty lost. What sort of magic could a city contain to bring such a leader to his knees?
Learn Spanish in Granada and you'll soon find out.
Apart from a profound history and the most visited attraction in Spain, the Alhambra, Granada is a modern city known for its nightlife, abundant tapas and friendly inhabitants. In Granada, the mountains are high and so is the quality of life. Located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada and just 45 minutes from the Costa Tropical , you can enjoy beaches and skiing, outdoor terraces and some of the best clubs in Spain.
Not quite European, characterized by Moorish architecture and the gypsy "Albaicín" quarter, but not quite Oriental, with its Renaissance cathedral and traditional Andalusian cuisine and tapas culture, Granada is one of the truly unique cities of the world.
