Holiday: Christmas

Today, believers celebrate Jesus' birthday, and non-believers do too. We all agree to have warm family gatherings over good food. We hope you have a Merry Christmas. No classes, do you have any alternatives?

Christmas meal

Christmas meal For years now, we've swapped our Christmas dinner with student friends and friends from CastiLa for a Christmas lunch. This way, we have more time for those who want to celebrate together. All afternoon, all evening. Happy 2018.

The Christmas Market

San Agustin Market We're going to the city center to visit the different stalls at the Christmas markets. At the same time, we'll talk to people to answer a typical questionnaire for this time of year.

Accompanying teacher: arancha

Route a caballo

Route a caballo From Dílar, nestled on a slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains, we'll travel along mountain paths, through pine forests, and breathe in the fresh air. No riding experience is necessary, but a willingness to become a skilled rider is essential.

Teacher Enrique

Film club: PlácidoCine

Film Club: Placid The inimitable and beloved Cassen and José Luis López Vázquez are the heart and soul of this classic Christmas comedy brimming with irony and surrealism. Note: no subtitles!


Watch the trailer for “Plácido” Jose Luis Lopez Vazquez

Miners' Route – Sierra de Lújar

This is the route the miners from Órgiva used to take to reach the mines in the Sierra de Lújar. This hiking trail in Granada offers breathtaking views of both the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada and the white villages of the Alpujarra.
DiscountDiscover the natural and mining heritage with an expert and practical Spanish guide and local hikers.

The route is about 12 km long but has a considerable elevation change and stony terrain, so the level of difficulty is middle finger.

Meeting Point https://goo.gl/maps/AcAJYi6AXrp
Hordeparture and arrival8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Arrival time is an estimate as the pace of the excursion depends on the participants.
Rerecommendations: Bring food for breaks and picnics, and water. Hiking shoes or boots and warm clothing, including gloves, a hat, and sunglasses.
Special price Castila students: €24 includes transport and insurance
More info and photos: https://sierraysol.com/es/package/mineral-routes-lujar/
Contact UsoTeresa mtm@sierraysol.on and +34 666405811

Hiking in the Sierra de Huétor Natural Park

A beautiful hike along a path with viewpoints and magnificent views of the Sierra Nevada and other nearby peaks in the Sierra de Huétor Natural Park. A mountain range close to Granada and a trail through forests.

An easy route of about 12 km in length with magnificent views. Easy level.
Discover our Natural Parks and their biodiversity with an expert guide and practice Spanish with local hikers.

Meeting Point https://goo.gl/maps/AcAJYi6AXrp
Hordeparture and arrival8:30 am and 2:30 pm. Arrival time is an estimate as the pace of the excursion depends on the participants.
Rerecommendations: Bring food and water. Hiking shoes or boots and warm clothing, including gloves, hat, and sunglasses.
Special price Castila students: €20 includes transport and insurance
More info and photos: https://sierraysol.com/es/package/canine-pathada-del-sereno/
ContactTeresa mtm@sierraysol.on and +34 666405811

 

Nativity Scene Route

Nativity scenes are representationsNativity scenes, which typically adorn most Spanish homes and public spaces at Christmas, are a common sight. Some of the displays we'll see today are incredibly detailed artistic recreations that will leave you speechless. We'll complete our stroll at the Christmas market, or, if you prefer, with some delicious hot chocolate and churros.

Film club: The Day of the Beast

Film Club: The Day of the Beast We remember the sadly deceased Alex Angulo with a comedy in which a peculiar trio made up of a priest, a heavy metal fan and a television presenter will save the world together from the arrival of the Antichrist, who will be born in Madrid on Christmas Day. The Day of the Beast It's a dark comedy (very fitting, by the way, for this time of year) that has been a huge success and had a significant social impact, and it also stands out for its music. With subtitles.


Watch the trailer for “The Day of the Beast” Alex Angle

 

Carmen de los Martires

Carmen of the Martyrs Very close to the Alhambra is an old carmen (a traditional Andalusian house with a garden) that holds a secret: a romantic garden created in the 19th century. This afternoon we'll climb the hill to explore it; you'll see it's well worth the effort.

Accompanying teacher:
Miguel