student handbook - Escuela Montalbán
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student handbook - Escuela Montalbán
STUDENT HANDBOOK FOR STUDENTS FROM STUDENTS Content I. FACTS about Spain …………………………………………………………………………………………..4 II. ARRIVING to Granada How to get to Granada……………………………………………………………………………………………8 If you arrive in other cities (Madrid, Málaga, Almería, Sevilla) …………………………………………..10 III. LIVING in Granada Looking for accommodation in Granada……………………………………………………………………..13 Public transport in Granada……………………………………………………………………………………14 Climate in Granada……………………………………………………………………………………………...15 Lunch Times – the biggest difference…………………………………………………………………………15 Opening Times in Spain…………………………………………………………………………………………15 Exchange Money in Granada……………………………………………………………………........16 Hints for shopping in Granada (Food, books, clothes…)…………………………………………………..16 Laundry service…………………………………………………………………………………………………..18 Leisure and sports (Cinema, theatre, music & dance, relax & water, Golf, jogging)…………………..18 Granada Nightlife ………………………………………………………………………………………………..23 IV. BEING A TOURIST in Granada Tourist Points, offices ……………………………………………………………………………………………24 Bono Turístico /City Pass………… ……………………………………………………………………………24 Guided Walks…………………………………………………………………………………………………….24 Main attractions (Monuments, museums)…………………………………………………………………….25 V. PROBLEMS? They can help Important Phone Numbers……………………………………………………………………………………...31 a) Feeling SICK?..............................................................................................................................31 b) Consulates in Granada……………………………………………………………………………...……….32 c) Want to stay longer, immigrate or work?.................................................................................... 32 VI. STUDYING in Granada……………………………………………………………………………………33 2 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com VII. LEAVING THE CITY MAP (Andalucía) ....................................................................................................................... 33 Distances Spain…………………………………………………………………………………………….33 General information concerning TRANSPORT .......................................................................... 34 Málaga……………………………………………………………………………………………………….34 Cádiz, Córdoba…………………………………………………………………………………………….35 Sevilla ...................................................................................................................................... 36 Madrid……………………………………………………………………………………………………….36 Almería………………………………………………………………………………………………………38 Rent a car .................................................................................................................................. 38 Granada and surroundings Sierra Nevada ........................................................................................................................... 39 Villages near Granada - Starting points for many trekking tours ............................................. 40 Alpujarras…………………………………………………………………………………………………...42 Costa Tropical – Beaches .......................................................................................................... 44 Cabo de Gata Nature Park ........................................................................................................ 45 VIII. QUICK VIEW GOING OUT & EVENTS ¡Some Hot Tips! (Restaurants, Bars, Discos, Tapas)................................................................... 46 Festivals ................................................................................................................................... 48 IX. USEFUL LINKS Granada at a glance (City Map with indication for shopping & Tapas) ..................................... 51 X. "17 citas con Granada " (17 things to do in Granada – Spanish version) ............................... 53 3 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com I. FACTS ABOUT SPAIN 4 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com General facts about Spain Area: 504,780 sq km Population: 2013 estimate 46,704,314 2011 census 46,815,916 Capital: Madrid. (population 3,233.000) Currency: The Euro. On 1 January 2002, Spain ceased to use the peseta as currency replacing it with the euro, which it shares with 16 other countries in the Eurozone. Type of government: parliamentary monarchy Languages: Castilian Spanish (Castellano) 74%, Catalan-Valenciana 17%, Galician 7%, Basque 2% All people in Spain can understand and speak castilian Spanish. 5 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com Religions: Roman Catholic 94%, other 6% Life expectancy: 76 years Time: Central European Time = GMT + 1 hour. Measures: Weight measured in kilograms, distances measured by the metric system, temperature measured in degrees Celsius. Electricity Supply: Electricity supply is 220 volts throughout Spain with 2 pin wall sockets. For any European countries that utilise 240 volts e.g. UK and Ireland most electrical equipment will function adequately. If you intend to use the UK electrical plugs then you will need an electricity plug adapter that will convert the standard 3 pin socket into a two pin socket. In the US where the electricity supply is 110 volts a transformer would be required to step down the voltage to 110 volts. Damage to the electrical appliance can occur if you attempt to use a 110 volt rated electrical appliance with a 220 volt supply. International Dialing code: +34. To phone Spain you would normally dial 0034 then the number. Opening hours: The normal opening hours for shops are Monday to Saturday from around 9am or 10am until about 1.30pm or 2pm. In the evening they open from 4.30pm - 5.00 until 8pm or 9pm. Most places are closed on Sundays. Hours may vary in summer. Banks generally open from 9am to 2pm from Monday to Friday, and from 9am to midday or 1pm on Saturday. Hours may vary in summer. Climate: Spain covers a large area and it has territories outside the European mainland, therefore the climate in the different parts of Spain can be very different: - The north and northwestern part: This area is influenced by Atlantic depressions, especially in autumn and winter. But even in the summer the weather can be variable. This part of Spain has the most precipitation and cloudiness. In the interior 6 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com of Spain the sun shines about 10 hours a day, averagely, but to the coast it is only 6 or 7 hours a day. The average temperature in January on the northwestern coast is about 10°C and this area rarely has frost. But the interior knows temperatures well under 0°C. In the middle of the summer (July) it can become 22°C on the coast and 25 -30°C more to the interior of the country. This area has quite a lot of precipitation: 1000 mm (coast) to more than 2500 mm in some mountainous areas. In the winter months there is rain on 16-20 days. In the summer it rains for 12-14 days a month (at least a little), but less in the interior land. - The east coast along the Mediterranean: The mediterranean climate distinguishes itself by the mild, humid winters and the long, dry summers. The coldest month is January, and the average temperature around Barcelona then is 8°C and around Malaga about 13°C. But averages don't say everything: it can be much colder or much warmer than the average temperatures, freezing or summer temperatures. Sometimes there isn't any precipitation at all in the summertime and when there is some, it is mostly from short during thunderstorms. But the area around Barcelona is an exception to that: even in the most dry month, July, there falls an average of 70 mm rain, mostly from heavy thundershowers. But there is always a lot of sun and temperatures vary from 28-30°C. The interior of Spain: The big differences in altitude make the climate varied: in winter, at higher altitudes one can do winter sports and in summer it can be very hot. The more one goes into the interior of the peninsula, the colder the winters are and the hotter the summers, whereby it is colder in the north than in the south. Frost isn't uncommon in the winter. Average temperature in Madrid in January is 9°C, near Cordoba 13°C. In summertime temperatures vary from 25-35°C but sometimes they are as as high as 40°C. Population – Larges Cities in Spain Largest cities or towns of Spain Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) 2013 Rank Name Autonomous community Population 1 Madrid Madrid 3,233,527 2 Barcelona Catalonia 1,620,943 3 Valencia Valencia 797,028 4 Seville Andalusia 702,355 5 Zaragoza Aragon 679,624 6 Málaga Andalusia 567,433 7 Murcia Murcia 441,354 8 Palma Balearic Islands 9 Las Palmas Canary Islands 10 Bilbao 7 Basque Country 407,648 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada 382,296 www.escuela-montalban.com 351,629 II. Arriving to Granada 1. Arrival to Granada Visit the following website with detailed information on how to get to Granada. www.granadainfo.com/granadatravel.htm a. Granada Airport Granada Airport is located in Santa Fé, to the west of the city, 17 kilometres from the city centre. There are flights from Madrid, Barcelona as well as other European cities like London or Paris. Tel.: (+34) 958 245 200 www.aena.es The Airport Shuttle Bus links the Airport with the Centre of Granada. Website:www.autocaresjosegonzalez.com Bus service from Granada Airport to Granada City Center upon arrival of the flights. Cost: 3 Euros The bus stops at: Airport - Estación de Autobuses - La Caleta - C/ Avenida de la Constitución - C/ Gran Via Puerta Real - Palacio de Congresos and takes about 45 min. Bus service from Granada to Granada Airport Schedule (January 2014): 05:50 hrs. 07:05 hrs. 08:10 hrs. 10:00 hrs. 11:00 hrs. 12:00 hrs. 13:00 hrs. 14:30 hrs. 15:30 hrs. 16:15 hrs. 17:15 hrs. 18:00 hrs. 18:20 hrs. 19:25 hrs. Monday to Friday Monday to Friday Monday to Friday Monday to Sunday Monday to Sunday Monday to Sunday Thursday and Friday only Sundays only. Monday to Sunday Sundays only Fridays and Sundays only. Saturdays only. Monday to Friday Monday to Friday and Sunday The bus departs from Palacio de Congresos at the times indicated and stop in Puerta Real, Gran Vía, Avenida de la Constitución, La Caleta, Estación de Autobuses and Airport. 8 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com Taxi price Granada / Santa Fé Airport - Granada city centre: approx. 30 € b. Granada Bus station: Tel.: (+34) 958 185 480 To get there, take Bus nº 3 or 33 from C/ Gran Via de Colón or Bus nº 10 from C/ Camino de Ronda. www.alsa.es c. Granada Train Station: Estación Renfe Avda. Andaluces, s/n, Granada 0034 958 29 50 65 If you are < 30 years old, you can apply for a Youth Card (Carnet Joven). Up to 26 years, it provides you an discount of up to 25 % on long distance connections. You can get it at Dirección Provincial del I.A.J. (C/ Ancha de Santo Domingo, nº 1, 18009 Granada, Tel.: (+34) 958 02 58 50 or online: www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodelajuventud/portalcarnetjoven/home You will be asked to show a document telling that you are residing in Andalucía. The Carnet Joven costs 6 €. Granada train station is close to the City center (15-20 minutes walking) To get there, you can take the buses nº3, 21, 9, 6 or 4 from C/ Gran Vía www.renfe.es Train Granada – Almería Price: 16 € Duration of journey: 2 h 30 min Daily departures: 10.03 - 14.57 - 19.14 - 21.13 Train Granada – Sevilla Price: 24 € Duration of journey: 3 h Departure: 08.15 - 11.24 - 17.02 - 20.52 Train Granada – Barcelona (for accommodation look at: www.hostelworld.com) Price: 63 € Duration of journey: 12 h Departure: 08.41 (not on Fridays and Sundays!) - 21.57 Train Granada – Algeciras (via Ronda, Benaojan-Montejaque, Jimera de Libar) Price: 24 € Duration of journey: 4 h Departure: 06.50 - 13.45 - 17.25 9 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com 2. Arrival to Málaga Málaga Airport Tel.: (+34) 913 211 000 www.aena.es Malaga Airport is located 8 kms from Málaga city centre. For further information about schedule and prices visit the website, www.alsa.es Transfer Málaga Airport - Málaga Centre - Málaga Airport (BUS) Málaga Bus station to Málaga Airport Line / Linea: EMT-19 First departure: 07.35 Last departure: 21.30 Frequency: every hour Duration: 20 minutes Line / Linea: EMT-75 (Express Aeropuerto connecting Airport and City Centre) First departure: 06.25 Last departure: 23.30 Frequency: every 30 minutes Duration: 20 minutes Price: 2 Eur. Taxi Málaga Airport - Málaga Bus Station: approx. 30 Eur. Time schedule between Granada and Málaga City (BUS) Price: approx. 11.5 € (normal) and 14 € (supra) Duration of journey: approx. 1h45 Granada - Málaga Monday – Sunday: 07.00 – 08:00 – 09:00 – 10:15 – 11:00 – 12:00 – 13:15 – 14:00 – 15:00 – 16:00 – 17:00 – 18:00 – 19:00 – 20:00 – 21:00 – 21:30: Friday and Sunday last bus at 22:00 Málaga - Granada Monday - Sunday: 07.00 - 08.00 - 09.00 - 10.00 – 11.15 - 12.00 - 13.00- 14:00 – 15:00 – 17:00 – 18:30 – 19:00 – 21:00 – 21:30 Friday and Sunday: last bus at 22.00 There are direct buses from Málaga airport to Granada bus station. The journey takes 2 hours 15/30 minutes and a one-way ticket costs 11.42 Eur /13.71 Eur Schedule: MÁLAGA (AIRPORT) - GRANADA (BUS STATION): 10:45, 11:30, GRANADA (BUS STATION) - MÁLAGA (AIRPORT): 07:00, 08:00, 10:15 and 13:15 3. Arrival to Madrid Madrid-Barajas Airport 10 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com 16:00 and 18:30 Tel.: (+34) 913 211 000 www.aena.es Madrid Airport is located 12 km from the city centre. Transfer Madrid Airport - Madrid Centre From Madrid Airport Barajas take the subway (Metro) to Mendez Álvaro The subway ticket costs 2 € + 3 € airport supplement. You can find a subway plan at www.metromadrid.es There are buses every hour from Madrid to Granada and one or two buses from Madrid airport to Granada. The cost is approx. 16 – 25 Eur. For further information and booking in advance: www.alsa.es. Granada - Madrid Monday - Thursday: 00.30 - 01.30 - 07.00 - 08.30 - 09.00 - 10.00 - 13.30 - 15.00 - 16.00 - 18.00 - 19.00 - 21.00 Saturday: 01.30 - 02.00 - 07.00 - 08.00 - 10.00 - 13.00 - 14.00 - 16.00 - 17.00 - 18.00 Friday and Sunday: 07.00 - 8.30 - 10.00 - 11.00 - 13.30 - 14.00 - 15.00 - 16.00 - 17.00 - 18.00 - 19.00 - 21.00 Madrid - Granada Monday – Friday: 01.00 - 01.30 - 02.00 - 06.30 - 07.00 - 07.30 - 08.00 - 09.00 - 10.30 - 11.30 - 14.30 - 15.00 15.30 - 16.00 - 16.30 - 17.00 - 17.30 - 17.45 - 18.30 - 19.00 - 20.30 - 21.30 Saturday: 01.00 - 1.30 - 2.00 - 6.30 - 07.00 - 7.30 - 08.00 - 10.30 - 11.30 - 14.00 - 16.30 - 17.30 - 17.45 - 18.30 Sunday: 01.00 - 01.30 - 06.30 - 07.00 - 07.30 - 08.00 - 09.00 - 10.30 - 11.30 - 14.30 - 15.00 - 16.00 - 16.30 17.00 - 17.30 - 17.45 - 18.30 - 19.00 - 20.30 4. Arrival to Almería Almería Airport Tel.: (+34) 913 211 000 www.aena.es Almería Airport is located 9 km from the city centre. Almería City centre to Airport (Line 20) Monday to Friday: 07.00 - 07.50 - 08.40 - 09.30 - 10.20 - 11.10 -12.00 - 12.50 - 13.40 - 14.30 - 15.20 - 16.10 - 17.00 - 17.50 18.40 - 19.30 - 20.20 - 21.10 - 22.00 - 22.40 Weekend and holidays: 06.35 - 08.00 - 09.30 - 11.00 - 12.30 - 14.00 - 15.30 - 17.00 - 18.30 - 20.00 - 21.30 - 22.45 Airport to Almería City centre (Line 20) Monday to Friday: 07.33 - 08.23 - 09.13 - 10.03 - 10.53 - 11.43 - 12.33 - 13.23 - 14.13 - 15.03 - 15.53 - 16.43 - 17.33 - 18.23 19.13 - 20.03 - 20.53 - 21.43 - 22.33 Weekend and holidays: 07.25 - 08.55 - 10.25 - 11.55 - 13.25 - 14.55 - 16.25 - 17.55 - 19.25 - 20.55 - 22.22 Price: 1 Eur 11 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com Time schedule between Granada and Almería (BUS) Price: approx. 15 Eur Duration of journey: 2 ½ hours Granada - Almería Monday - Sunday: 06.45 - 08.00 - 08.30 - 11.45 - 15.30 - 17.30 - 19.00 - 20.30 Almería - Granada Monday - Sunday: 07.00 - 7.30 - 09.30 -13.00 - 14.00 - 16.30 - 17.00 - 20.00 5. Arrival to Sevilla Sevilla Airport Tel.: (+34) 954 449 000 www.sevilla-airport.com Sevilla Airport is located 10 km from the city centre. Sevilla city centre to Airport (Linéa Aeropuerto) Frequency: approx. every 30 min. Monday - Friday: First bus: 04.30 Last bus: 00.40 Weekend and holidays: First bus: 04.30 Last bus: 00.30 Airport to Sevilla city centre (Linéa Aeropuerto) Frequency: approx. every 30 min. Monday - Friday: First bus: 04.00 Last bus: 01.10 Weekend and holidays: First bus: 05.00 Last bus: 01.00 Price: 2,40 € (one way); 4,20 € (return trip). Time schedule Granada – Sevilla (BUS) Price: 22 € Duration of journey: 3 hours Granada - Sevilla Monday - Sunday: 03.00 - 07.00 - 08.00 - 10.00 - 12.00 - 14.00 - 15.30 - 16.30 - 18.30 - 20.30 Sevilla - Granada Monday - Sunday: 08.00 - 09.30 - 11.00 - 12.00 - 14.30 - 16.00 - 17.00 - 20.00 - 23.02 12 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com III. LIVING in Granada Looking for accommodation in Granada You can look for accommodation in and around Granada on the homepage of the University. There you need to click on “BOLSA DE PISO” which has a selection of flats. Other options can be found on www.easypiso.com or www.pisocompartido.com. If you are already in Granada, you can also look for information on flats at the telephone booths. People generally post offers for apartments there, as well as cultural events such as dance courses. Backpackers Hostels On www.hostelworld.com you can find a hugh variety of hostels (in Granada: e.g. Oasis (Tel.: +34 958 215 848), White Nest (Tel.: +34 958 994 714 ), Hostal One (Tel.: +34 958 521 346), Funky Guesthouse (Tel.: +34 958 221 462). 13 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com Public transport in Granada City buses One bus trip within Granada (no matter how many stops) costs 1.20 €. On Fridays and Saturdays there is also a night bus Búho which costs 1.40 €. You can also buy a multi-trip card (€5 for 7 trips, €10 for 16, and €20 for 33 trips). Timetables for the individual routes are not available, but major bus stops along the main boulevards will have screens telling you when the next bus arrives. For bus stops and more information look at: www.transportesrober.com. Taxi Companies Tel.: (+34) 958 280 654 (Tele Taxi – Granada) Taxi Granada Bus station - Granada city centre: approx. 10-15 € Buses from Plaza Nueva to Albaicín and Alhambra You have the following possibilities to go by bus to Albaicín and Alhambra: Bus Nr. 31 goes to Albaicín Bus Nr. 30 goes to Alhambra. The buses depart from Gran Via (in front of the Cathedral). The tickets costs 1.20 €. 14 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com Climate in Granada From November to February the sky is often blue. It is warm when the sun shines (around 18º) but it gets cold at night with frost in December and January. The best time to visit Granada is in spring (March to June) and autumn (September/October) when the temperature is just perfect with warm and sunny days (25-28º). During July and August it can be very hot and on some days the temperature reaches 40º. Granada has a dry heat which is much more bearable than humid heat. There is very little rainfall (November - April) although every few years there are spells when it rains very heavily. Lunch time – the biggest difference Lunch is served between 14.00 and 15.00 and is the most important meal. Tapas are a popular lunch item. A tapa is a small portion of food which you get when you buy a drink. To give customers tapas is a universal custom throughout Spain. In some places, such as Granada, the tapas are free. Opening times in Spain Though business hours are dictated by law, they can vary from town to town. Almost all Spanish shops still keep the famous siesta and most of them open from 09.30 to 14.00 and then again from 17.00 to 20.30, Monday to Friday. On Saturdays many small shops and corner shops close for the day at 14.00. The big shopping malls, department stores and supermarkets stay open from 10.00 to 21.00 and sometimes 22.00. Chemists normally keep shop hours from 10.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00. In bigger cities there will always be some that are open 24 hours. As in many European countries pharmacies post a listing in the window indicating whether or not they are open at night or on weekends. You can also find information in the local press. Furthermore, Spanish banks are open from 08.30 am to 14.00 during the week and some open one afternoon per week or from 09.00 to 13.00 on Saturdays. Restaurants have the following opening times: Breakfast time is usually from 08.00 to 10.00 and lunch is served in restaurants from 14.00 to 16.00. Dinner is available from 20.30 till midnight. Before lunch and dinner time you can get tapas to eat in smaller restaurants and some bars. Exchange Money in Granada Upon arriving in Granada, one can exchange money in several different ways. There are Currency Exchange counters at the Granada Airport. There is a Exchange office in "Calle Reyes Catolicos number 31" near "Corral del carbon" and "Alcaiceria". The branch name is "interchange" and accept foreign currencies exchange, American Express travelers cheques, cash advances, and western union. Opens since 9 am to 10 pm every day. Except sundays that opens since 11 am to 9 pm. One can also exchange cash in most all banks. Don’t forget to bring your Passport when exchanging money. 15 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com Hints for shopping There are a lot of shopping facilities in and around the city. There are some big supermarkets malls in the centre (e. g. Mercadona: C/ Acera del Darro, 98, Camino de Ronda, 43; Lidl: Avda. Fernando de los Ríos (Barrio Zaidín)) and in the outskirts of Granada (e. g. Alcampo: Avda Juan Pablo ll nº 88; Mercadona: Avda. Italia; Lidl: C/ de la Sultana, nº 7 ; Carrefour: Ctra. Armilla, s/n). In the centre, e. g. C/ Recogidas, Plaza Trinidad, C/ San Antón, C/ Mesones there is a big variety of small shops and boutiques (mostly clothes, shoe, gift and book shops). You can also find lots of small corner shops with reasonable prices in C/ Camino de Ronda. Additionally, Granada boasts a huge variety of shops with goods from Morocco that are mostly located in the most picturesque corners of the city, such as C/ Zacatín (near the Cathedral), C/ Calderería Vieja y C/ Caldereria Nueva, C/ Carrera del Darro and Barrio del Realejo. They are worth a visit even if you do not want to buy anything because of their strong resemblance to Moroccan «souks». If you look for something special to take back home, you will find for example lamps, carpets, clothes, jewellery and pottery with that certain Arabic touch. There is a gypsy fleamarket every Sunday, in front of Granada Bus station. You will find a lot of offers, such as second hand clothing, books, CDs. You can get there with Bus nº 10, leaving from C/ Camino de Ronda or Bus nº 3 or 33, leaving from C/ Gran Vía de Colón. If you want to get typical food from your country or if you want to go shopping on Spanish bank holidays, usually you can go to El Corte Inglés (e. g. Carrera de la Virgen, 20-22). It might be a bit more expensive, but you will probably find what you are looking for. They also provide lots of things from other countries and special food for allergy sufferers (gluten etc.). If it’s past 10 pm and you need something, you can make use of the 24-hour-shops. There is one in C/ San Antón and one in Plaza Nueva. A few recommendations: Food Market San Augustín (fruits, vegetables, fish, meat) near cathedral. If you’re looking for gastronomic souvenirs, you might find some at: La Oliva – shop with typical products from the Granada region (Barrio Realejo) http://www.laolivagourmet.com/ C/ Rosario, nº 9 - 18009 Granada Tel.: 958 225 754 Monday - Friday: 11.00 - 14.30 and 19.00 - 22.00 Other shops providing natural/ecological products are: La Huerta de Pascual C/ Nueva de San Antón 17 E-Mail: [email protected] Monday - Friday: 10.00 - 14.00 and 17.00 - 20.30 EcoGranada www.ecogranada.com C/ Obispo Hurtado, nº 7 – downstairs Tel.: 958 083128 E-Mail: [email protected] Monday - Friday: 09.00 -14.45 and 17.00 - 21.00 Bookshops: 16 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com Librería Picasso – the biggest bookshop in Granada C / Obispo Hurtado, nº 5 18002 Granada (Centro Sagrario) Tel.: 958 536 910 Monday - Friday: 10.00 - 14.00 and 17.00 - 21.00 Saturday: 10.00 - 14.00 and 17.30 - 20.30 www.librerias-picasso.com There is also a Picasso bookshop specialized in literature for children and young people. Picasso Infantil-Juvenil C / San Marcelino Champagnac, nº 2 Metro - International Bookshop C/ Gracia, nº 31 Tel.: 958 261 565 E-Mail: [email protected] Monday - Friday: 10.00 - 14.00 and 17.00 - 20.30 Saturday: 11.00 - 14.00 Librería Babel (wide variety of Spanish titles and discounts for the our students) C/ San de Dios, nº 20 (Barrio: Centro Sagrario) and Gran Capitán Tel.: 958 294 632 Monday - Friday: 09.30 - 14.00 and 16.30 - 20.30 www.babellibros.com Reciclaje (Second Hand Bookshop with a wide variety of used books, LPs, CDs, DVDs, Comics) C/ San Jerónimo, nª 13 (close to the Cathedral) Tel.: 958 290 870 www.reciclajegranada.com Librería Tagore (Second Hand Bookshop with a very nice English-speaking owner) C/ Capuchinas, nº 4 (close to Plaza Trinidad) Tel.: (+34) 649 035 362 CLOTHES Albaicín district (alternative colourful clothes) Zara (cheap boutique for clothes) C/ Recogidas, nº 10 -12 and C/ Gran Vía de Colón, nº 4 www.zara.com 17 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com Laundry Service El Planchazo C/ Ricardo del Arco, nº 1 18005 Granada Washing + Drying: 6,00 € Leisure and Sports Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Granada C/ Paseo del Violón 18006 Granada Tel.: (+34) 958 246 700 Fax (+34) 958 246 702 www.pcgr.org The Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Granada is a perfect place for concerts, theatre, flamenco and congress events. Cinema Updated news about the cinema and theatre are available in the Granada newspapers, for example Granada Hoy which you usually find at the entrance of the school, available for all our students. In addition, IDEAL contains a lot of cultural information. The entrance fee is about 6 €. Wednesday is Cinema Day with reduced entrance fees. A good website for all the information concerning cinema and the program can be found at: www.granada.net/cartelera.html Cine Madrigal C/ Carrera del Genil 18005 Granada Tel.: (+34) 958 224 349 Cinema Andalucía 2000 Centro Comercial Neptuno C/ Arabial 18003 Granada Tel.: (+34) 958 522 848 www.cinema2000.es Cine de Verano Los Vergeles - Open Air Cinema (4 cinemas) Barrio Zaidin – C / Plaencia, nº 22 (near C/ Avenida America) Tel.: 958 813 854 Opening Times: July to September, performances at 22.00 and 0.00 Theatre Tickets can be bought in advance sale at: 18 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com El Kiosco C/ Acera de Casino s/n in front of the Isabel La Católica Theatre El Corte Inglés C/ Acera de Casino Teatro Alhambra C/ Molinos, nº 56 www.juntadeandalucia.es/cultura/teatroalhambra Teatro Isabel la Católica C/ Almona del Campillo, nº 2 18009 Granada Tel.: (+34) 958 222 907 Auditorio Manuel de Falla (mainly concerts) Plaza de los Mártires 18009 Granada Tel.: (+34) 958 222 188 www.manueldefalla.org Teatro CajaGRANADA Isidoro Máiquez (next to the Museum Memoria de Andalucía) Avda. de la Ciencia, nº 2 18006 Granada www.cajagranada.es MUSIC and DANCE Flamenco at the Sacromonte Centro Internacional de Estudios Gitanos "La Chumbera" Auditorio Enrique Morente C/ Camino del Sacromonte Tel.: (+34) 958 248 115 / (+34) 958 248 202 Zambra Museo de María la Canastera C/ Camino del Sacromonte, nº 89 Tel.: (+34) 958 121 183 / (+34) 607 578 751 This is the one the school visits! Peña la Platería (District of Albaicín) C/ Plaza Toqueros, nº 7 18010 Granada Tel.: (+34) 685 322 218 / (+34) 958 210 650 www.laplateria.org.es This is an association to promote the Flamenco and its history. Flamenco Dance Courses 19 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com Have a look at: www.deflamenco.com Carmen de las Cuevas C/ Cuesta de los Chinos, nº 15 18010 Granada Tel.: (+34) 958 221 062 Fax (+34) 958 220 476 Escuela Flamenca Mariquilla Cátedra de Flamencología C/ Santa Clotilde, nº 14 18010 Granada Tel.: (+34) 958 292 310 La Chumbera - Escuela Internacional de Flamenco Manolete Camino de Sacromonte 18010 Granada Tel.: (+34) 958 223 495 Salsa For more information: www.granadasalsa.com . Salsero Mayor C/ La Paz, nº 20 18002 Granada www.salseromayor.com School parties are held at Salsero Mayor. Pub Barrio Latino (parties every Wednesday) C/ San Juan de Dios, nº 12 18002 Granada www.barriolatinogranada.com Salsa Dance Courses Merengue (lots of classes) C/ Alhamar, nº 33 Escuela de baile Avda. Doctor Oloriz, nº 2 Tel.: 958 092 224 www.bailomanos.com Jazz Bohemia Jazz Café C / Santa Teresa, nº 17 20 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com El Harén de Arquímedes (also spelled: Arkimedes) C / Sol, nº 13 Tango La Tertulia C/ Pintor López Mezquita, nº 3 18002 Granada www.tertuliagranada.com Café Continental (every Friday from about 21.00) C / Seminario, nº 3 Every year in March, Granada celebrates the Tango Festival at the Theatre Isabel la Católica. The festival features singers, dancers, artists and musicians. More information at www.eltango.com RELAX and WATER Arabic Baths Hamman Baños Árabes C/ Santa Ana, nº 16 18009 Granada Tel.: (+34) 958 229 978 [email protected] www.granada.hammamspain.com Hamman Baños Árabes recovers an ancient tradition in Granada: the hammam. It offers a new concept of bathing, focused on general body care, keeping the peaceful atmosphere and the simple refinement inherited from Al-Andalus. Hamman Baños Árabes offers the visitor a double advantage: on the one hand, the physical benefits produced by the combination of the bath at different temperatures and massage; on the other hand, the emotional benefits generated by the relaxing atmosphere that is created by all these elements. 21 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com Sessions at: 10.00 - 12.00 - 14.00 - 16.00 - 18.00 - 20.00 - 22.00 - 24.00 It is obligatory to bring your own trunks/bathing suit. Prices: special price for students of our school. Reserve at our office! Swimming La Piscina Universitaria - Swimming Pool C/ Avenida Severo Ochoa (University of Science) Tel.: (+34) 958 243 143 Fax (+34) 958 243 142 Opening Times (winter) Monday to Friday: 08.00 to 22.00 (last possible admission at 21.00) Saturday: 09.00 to 18.30 (last possible admission at 17.30) Except for: bank holidays, Christmas and Semana Santa (= Easter) Sunday: CLOSED In the summer the swimming pool turns into an open air pool. Opening Times Monday to Sunday: 10.30 to 19.00 There is special schedule for swimmers at a reduced fee at 08.30 in the morning and at 19.30. Prices 1 hour for swimmers (natación libre): 3 € with membership card; 4 € without membership card. Bonus ticket of 10 admittances: 25,50 € with membership card; 34 € without membership card. Bonus ticket of 20 admittances: 45 € with membership card; 60 € without membership card. Piscina Municipial del Polideportivo Zaidín C/ Torre Pedro de Morales Tel.: (+34) 958 819 070 Opening Times Monday - Friday: 09.00 - 22.00 Saturday: 09.00 - 22.00 Sunday: 09.00 - 15.00 O2 – Centro Wellness Neptuno (Bus: 6) Calle Neptuno Tel.: 958 260 726 www.o2centrowellness.com Opening Times Monday - Friday: 07.00 - 23.00 Saturday: 09.00 - 21.00 Sunday and holidays: 09.00 - 15.00 Prices: special price for students of our school. 22 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com Others Golf C/ Avenida Los Cosarios s/n Las Gabias Tel. (+34) 958 584 060 Fax (+34) 958 584 436 www.infotu.com/golfespa/granagol.htm Jogging If you don´t want to go jogging in the city centre, there is a path, close to the river Rio Genil, which is situated in the north east of Granada. Next to the river there is a sandy path to run and walk. You can start next to the Puente del Genil, for example, go past the Paseo de los Basilios and keep going straight ahead. (Distance to the next village is 5 km one way.) Another nice path where you can go for a walk or jog and do sports is at the Llano de la Perdiz, near the Alhambra, in the direction of the cemetery, situated in the north of Granada. Granada nightlife Salir por la noche – Going out at night www.publispain.com/viajes/granada/salirdenoche.htm Granada has a great night life. You can have a nice drink and a tapa in one of the many bars or have a delicious meal with different courses in one of the restaurants. As well, you can find nice Bodegas with delicious wines. www.granadainfo.com/english.htm If you want to have tea in the late afternoon or evening, the Arabic tea houses in the C/ Calderería (in the north of the C/ Elvira) are the best choice. Here you can get tea from all over the world with all kinds of flavours. Further information you’ll find also on the Internet: www.andaluciapersonal.com/esp_bares_restaurantes_granada.htm Maybe you have already heard about a Botellón, it’s a meeting of many people who starting drinking and partying in the street before going out to the pubs. It might be interesting to see it as you might also get in contact with young Spanish people there. It takes place every evening in front of the mall shop Hipercor, close to Plaza Einstein. 23 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com III. BEING A TOURIST in Granada Tourist Points, offices - Plaza Mariana Pineda, nº 10 (near Café Fútbol) - Plaza del Carmen (inside the City Hall) - Plaza Bib-Rambla - Santa Ana, nº 2 (Plaza Nueva) Monday - Friday: 09.00 - 20.00 Saturday: 10.00 - 19.00 Sunday, bank holidays: 10.00 - 15.00 - Central Bus station - C/ Carretera de Jaén - Granada Airport www.turgranada.es www.granadatur.com Tel.: 958 247 128 Bono Turístico (Tourist Card/City Pass) The Bono – Turístico, organized by the Town Council, is a combination ticket with which you can visit interesting monuments of Granada (Alhambra and Generalife, Cathedral, Royal Chapel, Monastery of Cartuja, Monastery of San Jerónimo, Science Park Museum, Museum of Andalusia). This ticket, at a price of 33-37 €, also includes a certain amount of free journeys on the public bus of Granada. Validity: 3 or 5 days from the activation of the pass; purchase and activation on the same day. Sales Point: Parque de las Ciencias (Science Park Museum), Tourist office (Plaza del Carmen), Online in www.cajagranada.es or www.granadatur.com Payment methods: cash and credit card Guided Walks Cicerone - Discover Granada on a walking tour Price: 10 € www.ciceronegranada.com Itinerary: Plaza del Carmen, Cathedral surroundings, Alcaicería, Albaicín, Darro River. When: daily at 10.30. Meeting point: Plaza del Carmen, by the Town hall. Duration: 2 hrs 30 min. Bonus: All children aged 14 years or under come for free!! Note: The guide will be at the meeting point 10 to 15 min. prior to the start of the tour. You will find the guide standing next to a portable white and green board, and holding a green sign. The tour includes an official tour guide appointed by the local government. 24 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com Main attractions Monuments ► The Alhambra The Alhambra was a palace, a citadel, and a fortress. It was also the home of the Nasrid sultans, high government officials, servants of the court and elite soldiers from the 13th to the 14th century. Today, the monument is divided into four main areas: the Palaces, the military zone or Alcazaba, the city or Medina and the agricultural estate of the Generalife. All of these areas are surrounded by woods, gardens and orchards. Admission to the Alhambra Palace is restricted to the timetables of morning, afternoon or evening, according to the type of ticket purchased. Alhambra Opening hours: From 16th of Octobre to 15th of March: During the day: Monday to Sunday: 08.30 - 18.00 - Morning Ticket: 08.30 - 14.00 - Afternoon Ticket: 14.00 - 18.00 Opening hours of the ticket office: 08.00 - 17.00 Evening visit: Friday and Saturday: 20.00 - 21.30 Opening hours of the ticket office: 19.30 - 20.30 From 16th of March to 15th of October: During the day: Monday to Sunday: 08.30 - 20.00 - Morning Ticket: 08.30 - 14.00 - Afternoon Ticket: 14.00 - 20.00 Opening hours of the ticket office: 08.00 - 19.00 Evening visit: Tuesday to Saturday: 22.00 - 23.30 Opening hours of the ticket office: 21.30 - 22.30 The Alhambra is closed on the 25th of December and the 1st of January. As you are taking the Spanish course in the morning, you should reserve an afternoon ticket or visit the monument during the weekend. We strongly recommend students to order Alhambra tickets in advance. The La CAIXA Bank allows tickets to be bought up to three months in advance through their website at www.servicaixa.com. When you arrive at the Alhambra you can then collect your tickets at the ticket 25 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com office or at a bank of yellow machines in an alcove to right of the ticket offices. You need to insert the credit card which you used to pay for the tickets in order to collect them. The La CAIXA bank also has a telephone service whereby you can buy tickets by credit card. You will have to select either a morning or afternoon visit but cannot specify the time for entering the Nasrid Palaces. Operators speak English. Make sure you have your reference number and credit card that was used to make the purchase when you collect the tickets at the Alhambra ticket office. Tel.: (+ 34) 934 923 750 from outside Spain / Tel.: 902 888 001 from within Spain. Most of your time at the Alhambra Palace complex will be spent in the Nasrid Palaces. A complete tour of the Alhambra Palace complex takes about three hours. You should organise your visit according to the assigned time of admission to the Nasrid Palaces which you will be given when you buy your tickets. Entrance to the Nasrid Palaces is strictly limited to the half hour indicated on your ticket due to the restrictions on maximum capacity in this area (350 people each half hour). You will be refused admission outside this time frame. Some tickets do go on sale every morning for the same day when the ticket office opens at 08.30. Please note you'll need to get there early as long queues quickly develop especially during the high season. All Sold Out? The Alhambra often sells out and many people who leave buying tickets until the last minute find themselves unable to gain access. A possible solution is to buy the Granada City Pass (Bono Turístico, see above) which provides access to all the city's main tourist attractions including the Alhambra. These passes are usually still available even when Alhambra tickets have sold out. The Alhambra Ticket costs 14,30 €. ► The Cathedral Opening Times March - August: Monday to Saturday: 10.45 - 13.30 and 16.00 - 20.00 Sunday and holidays: 16.00 - 20.00 September - February: Monday to Saturday: 10.45 - 13.30 and 16.00 - 19.00 Sunday and holidays: 16.00 - 19.00 Entrance Fee: 3,50 € As is the case of most Christian buildings in Granada, the Cathedral was built on the site of the former Mosque. The site of the former Mosque has since been replaced by four buildings: the Cathedral, the Royal Chapel, the Sagrario, and the Merchants' Exchange. One of the most striking facts about the Cathedral is the long time it took to build. Work on the Cathedral began on 15th March 1523 and it was not completed until 1704, 180 years later. More info: www.granadamap.com/cathedral.htm. ► Royal Chapel - Capilla Real Entrance in C/ Oficios Tel.: (+34) 958 229 239 and 958 227 848 26 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com Entrance Fee: 3,50 € Designs for the Royal Chapel began in 1504 and it was built between 1505 and 1521 by Enrique Egas. It was commissioned by the Catholic Monarchs for their burial site. As both, Queen Isabel and King Fernando died before the Royal Chapel was finished, they were first buried in the Friary of San Francisco in the Alhambra. They were then later moved to the Chapel once it had been completed, and buried alongside King Felipe and Queen Juana (known more commonly as Juana «la Loca» – Juana «the Mad»). Although their original idea was for all future Spanish Kings and Queens to be buried here, this did not happen as the monastery in El Escorial was used instead. The tombs were carved out of marble by the Tuscan sculptor Domenico Fancelli. This was the last gothic church to be built in Spain as Isabel and Fernando did not like the new Renaissance style of the time. Opening hours: Autumn – winter: Monday – Saturday: 10.15 - 13.30 and 15.30 - 18.30 Sunday and holidays: 11.00 - 13.30 and 15.30 - 18.30 Spring – summer: Monday – Saturday: 10.15 - 13.30 and 16.00 - 19.30 Sunday and holidays: 11.00 - 13.30 and 16.00 - 19.30 More info: www.capillarealgranada.com. ► Carmen de los Mártires (close to the Alhambra Palace Hotel) Paseo de los Mártires Tel.: (+34) 958 227 953 Free Admission Opening Times Monday to Friday: 10.00 - 14.00 and 17.00 - 19.00 (in winter only until 18.00) Saturday, Sunday and holidays: 10.00 - 19.00 (in winter only until 18.00) Museums ► Science Park of Granada Parque de las Ciencias C/ Avenida del Mediterraneo 18006 Granada At the Parque de las Ciencias your experience with science will be interesting and enjoyable. Over 270 interactive activities are spread out between two exhibition buildings and other areas. Attractions such as the Planetarium, the Tropical Butterfly House, the Observation Tower or the Astronomy Garden will help you to discover and understand certain scientific principles and phenomena. We invite you to take part in this exciting journey through science and the universe. The «Parque de las Ciencias» is an open-air museum. There are over 30,000 m2 of outdoor space holding the different premises and scientific experiences. The main building, with the most up-to-date facilities, is divided into two separate areas, joined by a large glass hall. The rooms in this building hold the permanent exhibitions: Biosphere, Eureka, Perception and Explore. Every year, in the Temporary Exhibition Pavilion, you can visit new exhibitions on science and technology. All these areas are well marked. There are many ways to move around the Park. Nonetheless, we suggest you organise your visit beforehand. 27 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com This is one of the possible itineraries 1. Biosphere Hall 2. Look at the Hall’s experiences 3. Go upstairs and visit the Perception Hall 4. Museum Pieces Exhibition 5. Eureka Hall 6. Marie Curie Plaza: Acoustics, Perception and Dynamic Sculptures Area 7. Observation Tower 8. Astronomy Garden 9. Mechanics Area 10. Temporary Exhibition Pavilion 11. Water and Energy Games 12. Mental Gymnastics 13. Butterfly House 14. Botanical Walks 15. Oil Mill and Olive Grove 16. Planetarium Opening Times Tuesday to Saturday: 10.00 to 19.00 Sundays and Holidays: 10.00 to 15.00 Closed Monday (except holidays or day before) and additionally 1st of January, 1st of May, from 16th to 30th of September and 25th of December Museum Planetarium Standard ticket 6,00 € 2,50 € Reduced-price ticket* 5,00 € 2,00 € School group ticket 4,50 € 2,00 € *Reduced prices: Over 65s, under 18s and organised groups of over 15 people More information: www.parqueciencias.com ► Museo de la Memoria de Andalucía Avda. de la Ciencia, nº 2 Opening times: 1st September to 14 th Juny: Tuesday to Saturday: 10.00 - 14.00 and 16.00 - 19.00 Sunday and national holidays: 11.00 – 15.00 15th Juny to 31st August: Tuesday to Sunday: 10.00 - 14.00 and 17.00 - 20.00 Sunday and national holidays: 11.00 - 15.00 Entrance fee: General ticket: 5 € Reduced (< 25 years; students, handicapped): 3,50 € More information: www.memoriadeandalucia.com ► Centro de Interpretación del Sacromonte C/ Barranco de los Negros 18010 Granada 28 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com Tel.: (+34) 958 215 120 www.sacromontegranada.com It is a special enclave with a group of caves that have great historical value. Moreover, the centre is set within a natural landscape and is surrounded by monuments of great beauty: the valley known as Valle del Darro Valparaíso, the hillside meadows of Sacromonte and the Generalife, the Nasrid wall (near to Don Gonzalo), the hill Cerro del Aceituno, the fountain Fuente del Avellano and the area known as the Albaicín. Together with the local inhabitants, all of these elements have created an extraordinary environment. Access Bus nº 34 leaves from Plaza Nueva every hour from 07.27 to 20.27 Opening days and hours Winter Monday to Sunday: 10.00 to 14.00 and 16.00 to 19.00 Summer Monday to Sunday: 10.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.30 Tickets Ethnographic museum: 5 € Panoramic view and common areas: 1 € ► Centre of José Guerrero C/ Oficios, nº 8 Tel: (+34) 958 225 185 and (+34) 958 220 109 This museum is dedicated to show and promote the Granadian artist José Guerrero. It is situated in a beautiful house from the 19th century designed by Antonio Jiménez Torrecillas. The José Guerrero museum is one of Modern Art, in which this painter expresses the dynamic strength of colour. Opening times From 16th September to 15th June: Tuesday to Sunday 10.30 - 14.00 and 16.00 - 21.00 From 16th June to 15th September: Tuesday to Saturday 11.00 - 14.00 and 16.00 - 21.00 Sunday and holidays: only in the morning Closed: Monday, Sunday afternoon, 24th, 25th of December and 1st of January. Admission: 1 €, students: 0,50 €, free entry on Wednesdays Guided visits: Tuesday 19.00 (except holidays) www.centroguerrero.org ► Museum of the poet Federico García Lorca in the García Lorca Park Spanish poet and dramatist, Federico García Lorca was a talented artist and a member of the Generation of 1927, a group of writers who advocated avant-gardism in literature. Lorca's central themes in his works are love, pride, passion and violent death, which also marked his own life. The Spanish Civil War began in 1936 and Lorca was seen by the right-wing forces as an enemy. The author hid from the soldiers but he was soon found, dragged from a friend's house, and shot in Granada on August 19/20 of 1936 29 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com without trial by the Nationalists. The circumstances of his death are still shrouded in mystery. He was buried in a grave that he had been forced to dig for himself. C/ Arabial (Buses nº 5, 10, 11 to: Camino Ronda or bus nº 22 to C/ Arabial) 18005 Granada Tel.: (+34) 958 516 453 / (+34) 958 25 84 66 Admission: Adults: 3 € Students: 1 € Park: FREE ADMISSION (Wednesday free, if not a bank holiday) Opening times Mornings August to May / Tuesday to Sunday: 10.00 - 12.30 July to August / Tuesday to Sunday: 10.00 - 14.30 Afternoons October to March / Tuesday to Sunday: 16.00 - 18.30 April, May, June, September / Tuesday to Sunday: 17.00 - 19.30 The Park is normally opened from 08.00 to 20.00. In the summer (June, July, August, September), however, it closes already at 13.00. ► Museum of the poet Federico García Lorca in Fuentevaqueros Fuente Vaqueros (Village next to the Granada Airport) Tel.: (+34) 958 516 453 www.museogarcialorca.org The visit includes a 1h guided tour. Admission: 1,80 € Visiting Times 1st October to 31st March: 10.00 - 11.00 - 12.00 - 13.00 - 16.00 - 17.00 1st April to 30th June: 10.00 - 11.00 - 12.00 - 13.00 - 17.00 - 18.00 1st July to 31st August: 10.00 - 11.00 - 12.00 - 13.00 - 14.00 (afternoons closed) 1st to 30th September: 10.00 - 11.00 - 12.00 - 13.00 - 17.00 - 18.00 This was the residence of the famous poet Federico García Lorca. Here you can find paintings, manuscripts, photos and other original documents by Lorca and other artists of his time, like for example Dali. The public bus to Fuentevaqueros leaves almost every hour from C/ Avenida de Andaluces – near RENFE (from 09.00 to 21.00). 30 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com V. PROBLEMS? They can help… Important phone numbers European Emergency Number Local Police National Police Guardia Civil Emergency Doctor Fire Department Emergency Service Red Cross Traffic Information 112 092 091 062 061 080 (+34) 958 282 000 (+34) 958 222 222 (+34) 900 123 505 Most important area codes Almería Barcelona Córdoba Madrid Málaga Sevilla Valencia a) 950 93 957 91 952 954 96 Feeling sick General Information on medical treatment If you feel ill or have an accident, the first place to go is the emergency room in a hospital. Medical consultations in town do exist, but you need to make an appointment first and pay (with cash or credit card) after the treatment. Most doctors work in hospitals rather than private practice. To register in the emergency entrance you need your passport and your EHIC (the European health insurance card for which you can apply in your insurance company of your home country; have a look at the conditions: http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=559). When you are registered by the staff in the lobby and you have told them what your problem is, you will be asked to take a seat in the waiting room until they call you. Be advised that you may have a long wait. Afterwards you will go to the examination room for treatment and help. Usually, you will get medication that you can pick up in one of the pharmacies in town. Some of the doctors speak English, so don’t worry! 31 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com Hospital Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves Servicio de Medicina Preventiva Avda. Fuerzas Armadas, nº 2 Entrance: In front of Plaza de Toros C/ Dr. Azpitarte 18014 Granada Tel.: (+34) 958 020 000 b) Consulates in Granada Representation of Consulates in Granada Consulado de Alemania Avda. de la Constitución, 20 958 29 33 52 Consulado de Bélgica Recogidas, 66 958 29 33 52 Consulado Francia Carlos Pareja, 5, bajo 958 26 14 47 Consulado de Italia San Matías, 15 958 22 48 61 Consulates Málaga USA Edificio Lucía, 1º-C Fuengirola (Málaga province) c) Want to stay longer, immigrate and work? Foreign Immigration Office – Comisaría de Policia de Granada (Information and help on issues like pickpockets, VISA issues, etc.) Brigada Provincial para Extranjeros C/ San Agapito, 2 (corner Ribera del Beiro) 18013 Granada Tel.: (+34) 958 909 311-14-15 Fax: (+34) 958 909 405 32 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com VI. STUDYING in Granada University of Granada Tel.: (+34) 958 243 000 University centres and buildings are located in various places in the urban area of Granada, providing the city with its particular university style. After all, 60,000 of the capital’s 270,000 inhabitants are university students. There are a lot of ERASMUS students from all over the world, attending classes and courses at the University: http://ve.ugr.es VI. LEAVING THE CITY MAP of Andalucía Distances in Spain Distances in km from major Spanish cities to Granada Almeria Alicante Barcelona Cádiz Córdoba 166 353 868 335 166 Madrid Málaga Sevilla Valencia 33 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com 434 129 256 519 General information concerning transport If you want to travel by train, look at: www.renfe.es The main bus company is ALSA. The most time schedules are published on: www.alsa.es or www.directoalbus.com. Other bus links for national and international routes: www.socitransa.com and www.andalucia.com/travel/bus/granada.htm If you have the following timetable for a bus: 13.00 hrs. R. means RUTA, that is to say, the bus does not go directly to its final destination, it often stops in towns and villages on the way. For connections with Málaga, Seville, Almería and Madrid, please visit section II. Arrival to Granada. Málaga Accommodation in Málaga Picasso’s Corner Backpackers C/ San Juan de Letrán, nº 9 Tel.: (+34) 952 212 287 Casa Babylon Backpackers C/ Pedro de Quejana, nº 3 Tel.: (+34) 952 267 228 www.casababylonhostel.com The Melting Pot Avda. Pintor Joaquín Sorolla, nº 30 Tel.: (+34) 952 600 571 www.meltingpothostels.com/malaga/index.htm Hotel Carlos V C/ Cister, nº 6 Tel.: (+34) 952 215 120 Fax: (+34) 952 215 129 www.hotel-carlosvmalaga.com/es_principal.html Hostal La Hispanidad C / Explanada de la Estación Tel.: (+34) 952 311 135 www.hostallahispanidad.com Spending time in Málaga Tourist web pages www.malagaturismo.com (Spanish, English, French and Italian) 34 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com Cádiz Time schedule Granada - Cádiz Price: 27 € Duration of journey: 5 h Granada - Cádiz Monday - Sunday: 03.00 - 10.00 - 15.30 - 18.30 Cádiz - Granada Monday - Sunday: 09.00 - 12.00 -15.00 - 21.00 Accommodations in Cádiz The Melting Pot C/ Rosario Cepeda, nº 14 11001 Cadiz Tel.: (+34) 956 070 207 www.meltingpothostels.com/cadiz/index_ing.htm Casa Caracol C/ Suárez de Salazar, nº 4 11006 Cádiz Tel.: (+34) 956 261 166 Cádiz Inn Backpackers C/ de la Botica, nº 2 11006 Cádiz Tel.: (+34) 956 262 309 E-Mail: [email protected] www.cadizbackpackers.es/ Córdoba Time schedule Granada - Córdoba Price: 15 € Duration of journey: about 3 h Granada - Córdoba Monday - Sunday: 07.30 - 10.30 - 11.00 - 12.00 - 15.00 - 16.30 - 19.00 - 20.00 Friday and Sunday: last bus at 20.30 Córdoba - Granada Monday - Sunday: 06.00 - 8.30 - 10.30 - 14.00 - 15.15 - 15.30 - 17.00 - 19.30 Sunday: last bus at 20.30 Accommodation in Córdoba Hostal La Fuente C/ San Fernando, nº 51 Tel.: (+34) 957 487 827 Fax: (+34) 957 487 827 www.hostallafuente.com/ Hostal Santa Ana 35 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com C/ Corregidor Luis de la Cerda, nº 25 Tel.: (+34) 957 485 837 Fax: (+34) 957 482 118 www.hostalsantaana.com Pensión El Pilar del Potro C/ Lucano, nº 12 Tel.: (+34) 957 492 966 / (+34) 690174 062 www.terracebackpackers.hostel.com/index.php Sevilla Accommodation in Sevilla Sevilla - Hotel Reservations Tel.: (+34) 954 541 952 www.sevilla5.com Oasis’ Backpackers’ Hostel Plaza Encarnación, nº 29 Tel.: (+34) 954 293 777 www.oasissevilla.com The Garden Backpacker C/ Santiago, nº 19 Tel.: (+34) 954 223 866 http://thegardenbackpacker.com Samay Sevilla Avda. Menendez Pelayo, nº 13 Tel.: (+34) 955 100 160 www.samayhostels.com Spending time in Sevilla Tourist web pages www.turismo.sevilla.org (Spanish, English, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch and Russian) Madrid Accommodation in Madrid Way Hostel C/ Relatores, nº 17 (near Tirso de Molina) Tel.: (+34) 914 200 583 Price: from 16 € per night / dormitory www.wayhostel.com 36 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com Musas Residence C/ Jesus y Maria, nº 12 (near Puerta del Sol) Tel.: (+34) 915 394 984 Price: from 13 € per night / dormitory www.lasmusasresidence.com Hostal Madrid Cervelo C/ Atocha, nº 43 (near Antón Martín) Tel.: (+34) 914 290 767 Price: from 45 € per night / single room; from 54 € per night / double room www.hostalmadrid.com Especially from Thursday to Sunday, it is recommended to book in advance. Restaurants In Madrid, the Barrio Chueca is known for its bars, restaurants and shopping facilities. Inti de Oro (Peruvian restaurant) C/ Amor de Dios, nº 9 (Metro stop: Antón Martín) www.intideoro.com Public C/ Desengaño, nº 11 28004 Madrid Tel.: (+34) 917 010 176 www.restaurantpublic.com La Finca de Susana C/ Arlaban, nº 4 28014 Madrid Tel.: (+34) 913 693 557 Spending time in Madrid Tourist web pages www.esmadrid.com (in English, Spanish, French, Russian, Chinese and Japanese) There is a Madrid-Card available, which gives you discounts with respect to public transport and entrance fees: www.madridcard.com (Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese). How to spend your free time in Madrid www.guiadelocio.com/madrid (only in Spanish) www.in-madrid.com (only in English) 37 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com Almería Accommodation in Almería Torreluz I-III Tel.: (+34) 950 234 399 [email protected] www.torreluz.com Elba Almería Avda. del Mediterráneo 04009 Almería Tel.: (+34) 950 145 390 Fax: (+34) 950 149 351 www.hoteleselba.com/es/hotel-elba-almeria Albergue Inturjoven Almeria Isla de Fuerteventura, 04007 Almeria Tel.: (+34) 902 510 000 www.inturjoven.com Spending time in Almería Tourist web pages www.turismodealmeria.org (English, French, German) Rent a car Aurigacrown: www.aurigacrown.com Avis www.avis.es Airport 18330 Chauchina Tel.: (+34) 958 446 455 Train Station Avda. Andaluces Tel.: (+34) 958 252 358 Europcar www.europcar.es Airport 18330 Chauchina (Granada) Tel.: (+34) 958 204 454 Train Station Avda. Andaluces Tel.: (+34) 958 295 065 Hertz www.hertz-europe.com C/ Avenida Fuente Nueva 18002 Granada Airport Granada 18330 Chauchina (Granada) 38 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com Tel.: (+34) 958 204 454 Tel.: (+34) 958 245 277 Granada and surroundings Sierra Nevada National Park The Sierra Nevada is a dramatic, rugged and extensive mountain range, the highest in Europe after the Alps and the most significant section of the Cordillera Penibética. The protected area encompasses 86,208 ha of torrential rivers, sheer-sided gorges, stony scree slopes, glacial lakes between snowy summits and, in the foothills of the Alpujarras, cultivated terraces of almond trees and vegetables. There are over 20 peaks more than 3,000m, which makes it the second highest mountain range in Europe after the Alps. The two highest peaks in the Iberian Peninsula are in the park, the Mulhacén at 3,482m, closely followed by the Pico Del Veleta, at 3,396m. On a clear day these mountains can be seen from as far away as Africa. In the west of the park is Solynieve, Europe's southernmost ski resort, where the ski season generally runs from November to April. Apart from skiers and snowboarders at the resort, the park is popular with hikers, climbers and birdwatchers. More information on www.sierranevada.es www.sierrapacktrip.com (Winter) (Summer) Bus to Sierra Nevada Ski Resort from Main Busstation Granada – Sierra Nevada (Ski Resort) Departure: 09.00 Sierra Nevada (Ski Resort) – Granada Departure: 17.00 Villages near Granada - Starting points for many trekking tours Granada offers a great start for all kinds of trekking and walking tours. Usually you can go by bus to one of the villages next door and start your trekking tour to the mountains. A few ideas can be found here: www.malagacar.com/information/granada/granada_walks.asp 39 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com Villages near Granada – Starting points for many trekking tours The buses to the villages around Granada go from the Congress Palace (Palacio de Congresos), the main bus station (Estación de Autobuses), from the Paseo del Salon (near the river Rio Genil) and from the Avenida de Andaluces (near the train station RENFE). Alfacar (Sierra de Alfacar) Compañía Fernández – Línea 20 C/ Plaza del Triunfo Tel.: (+34) 958 271 424 Departure Granada and Alfacar: 07.25 - 09.00 - 11.00 - 12.00 - 13.15 - 14.00 - 14.30 - 15.00 - 18.00 - 19.00 - 20.00 - 21.00 (only Monday to Friday) Viznar (Sierra de Alfacar) Compañía Pérez C/ Plaza del Triunfo Tel.: (+34) 958 392 692 Granada - Viznar: 13.30 (Monday to Friday) Viznar - Granada: 16.00 - 20.00 (Monday to Friday) Cogollos Vega (Sierra Arana) Compañía Autocares Granadina C/ Plaza del Triunfo Tel.: (+34) 958 202 905 A tour to the Peñon de la Mata starts at Cogollos Vega. Granada - Cogollos Vega Monday-Friday: 13.00 - 13.30 - 14.20 - 15.30 -17.00 - 21.00 Saturday: 08.45 - 10.30 - 12.00 - 13.30 - 17.00 - 19.00 - 21.00 Sunday, holidays: 11.00 - 13.00 - 18.00 - 20.00 Cogollos Vega - Granada Monday-Friday: 17.00 - 18.00 - 19.00 - 20.00 Saturday: 08.00 - 09.30 - 11.15 - 12.45 - 15.30 - 18.00 - 20.00 Sunday, holidays: 10.00 -12.00 - 16.00 - 19.00 Cumbres Verdes (Sierra Nevada) Compañía Framar C/ Paseo del Salón Tel.: (+34) 958 591 061 Granada - Cumbres Verdes: 09.00 (Saturday, Sunday, bank holiday) Cumbres Verdes - Granada: 18.30 A tour to the Trevenque Peak starts here. 40 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com Dílar (Sierra Nevada) Compañía Arana C/Paseo del Salón Tel.: (+34) 958 597 280 A tour to the Silleta de Padul and the Alayos starts here. The school offers every Friday a horseback ride from Dilar through the Sierra Nevada National Park. Turismo Rural Dílar Sierra Nevada Tel.: (+34) 958 595 005 / (+34) 958 596 215 / Fax: (+34) 958 595 005 Horseback riding tours of 3 h, 2 days, 3 days, 7 days or 10 days Granada - Dílar Monday - Friday: 13.15 - 14.45 - 15.30 - 16.15 - 17.00 - 17.45 - 18.30 - 22.15 Sunday, holidays: 09.30 - 11.00 - 12.30 - 14.00 - 15.30 - 17.00 - 18.30 - 20.00 - 21.30 Dílar - Granada Monday - Friday: 13.15 - 14.00 - 14.45 - 15.30 - 16.15 - 17.45 - 18.30 - 19.15 - 20.00 - 20.45 - 21.30 Sunday, holidays: 08.30 - 10.15 - 11.45 - 13.15 - 14.45 - 16.15 - 17.45 - 19.15 - 20.45 Güejar Sierra (Sierra Nevada) Compañía Liñan C/ Paseo del Salón Tel.: (+34) 958 263 752 A tour to the Vereda de la Estrella starts here. There is also a camping site near the village. Granada - Güejar Sierra Monday - Friday: 12.00 - 13.30 - 15.30 - 17.00 - 18.30 - 20.00 - 21.30 Saturday: 07.20 - 08.30 - 10.30 - 12.30 - 13.30 - 17.00 - 19.00 - 20.30 Sunday, holidays: 09.00 - 11.00 - 14.00 - 18.00 - 20.30 Güejar Sierra - Granada Monday - Friday: 12.45 - 15.00 - 16.15 - 17.45 - 19.15 - 20.45 Saturday: 06.50 - 08.00 - 09.10 - 11.15 - 12.45 - 15.00 - 18.00 - 20.00 (last bus in winter at 19.30). Sunday, holidays: 08.00 - 10.00 - 13.00 - 17.00 - 20.00 (last bus in winter at 19.00). If you go to Güejar-Sierra you really have to visit the Restaurant Maitena at Estación de Maitena Tel.: (+34) 958 48 41 50 Fax: (+34) 958 48 41 61 It is in a beautiful area at the rivers Genil and Maitena. The Restaurant has a wide dinner-room and big natural swimming pools. It is worth visiting and enjoying the nature. Cortijo Balderas, 5 km east of Güéjar Sierra, has a campsite and cabins to rent. It runs activities and camps for young people and also has a program of short residential workshops for adults on cooking, art and relaxation techniques, among other subjects. Monachil (Sierra Nevada) Compañía Liñan C/ Paseo del Salón Tel.: (+34) 958 263 725 A tour to the Cahorros starts here. The Cahorros Gorge is also the nearest Free-Climbing area. 41 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com Granada - Monachil Monday - Friday: 13.15 - 14.15 - 15.10 - 16.10 - 17.10 - 18.10 (last bus at 23.10). Saturday: 08.10 - 09.10 - 10.10 - 11.10 - 12.10 - 13.10 - 14.10 - (18.30 - 20.30 from Barrio Monachil) Sunday, holidays: 08.30 - 14.30 - 17.30 - 20.30 - 22.30 Monachil - Granada Monday - Friday: 13.45 - 14.45 - 15.40 - 16.40 - 17.40 - 18.40 (last bus at 22.40) Saturday: 07.45 - 08.40 - 09.40 - 10.10 - 11.40 - 12.40 - 13.40 - 14.40 (15.45 - 18.45 - 20.45 from Barrio Monachil). Sunday, holydays: 08.45 - 15.10 - 15.45 - 20.45 Alpujarras On the south side of the Sierra Nevada lies one of the oldest, most picturesque crannies of Andalusia, the 70 km-long east-west jumble of valleys called Las Alpujarras. Here, arid hillsides split by deep ravines alternate with oasis-like villages set by rapid streams and surrounded by vegetable gardens, orchards and woodlands. The Alpujarras are not only a jumping-off point for many Sierra Nevada routes, but also a fascinating area to walk through and visit villages like Pampaneira, Bubión, Capileira or Trevélez. Old paths between these intriguing, old-fashioned villages pass through constantly changing scenery. This area remains a world apart, with a rare sense of timelessness and mystery. Reminders of the Muslim past are ubiquitous in the form of the Berber-style villages and the terracing and irrigation of the land. Travellers who have been to Morocco may notice a resemblance between villages in the Alpujarras and those in Morocco's Atlas Mountains, from where the Alpujarra style was introduced in Muslim times by Berber settlers. The huddled white houses seem to clamber over each other in an effort not to slide down the hillsides. Streets to narrow for vehicles ramble between them, decked with flowery balconies. There is also the possibility to discover the Alpujarras by horse or by bike. Camping Alpujarras - Balcón de Pitres, located on the Órgiva-Ugíjar road at Km 51 near Pitres, has a campsite, wooden cabins, mountain refuges and a hostel. www.balcondepitres.com - Órgiva, on the A348, has a campsite as well as farmhouses, bungalows and a cabin for rent. Open all year. - Puerta de la Alpujarra, less than 1km from Órgiva on the A 348, has several swimming pools. www.campingpuertadelaalpujarra.com - Trevélez, 1 km out of village on the Órgiva road, boasts a claim to fame of being Spain's highest campsite. There are cabins for rent and a swimming pool. Open March to November. www.campingtrevelz.net - La Molineta is situated close to Láujar de Andarax. www.campinglamolineta.es Accommodation Lanjarón: Hostal Miramar Hostal Andalucía Hotel Alcadima Hotel El Sol Tel.: (+34) 958 770 161 Tel.: (+34) 958 770 136 Tel.: (+34) 958 770 809 Tel.: (+34) 958 770 130 42 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com Pampaneira: Pensión Pampaneira Tel.: (+34) 958 763 002 Hotel Estrella de las Nieves Tel.. (+34) 958 763 981 Bubión: Villa Turística de Bubión Pensión Las Terrazas Tel.: (+34) 958 763 111-12 Tel.: (+34) 958 763 034 Capileira: Poqueira El Tilo Finca los Llanos Refugio Poqueira Hostal Rural Atalaya Tel.: (+34) 958 763 048 Tel.: (+34) 958 763 181 Tel.: (+34) 958 763 071 Tel.: (+34) 958 343 349 Tel.: (+34) 958 763 025 Pitres: Trevélez: Busquistar: Los Albergues Barbara Hauck Hostal La Fragua Pensión Mulhacén Pensión Regina CASA Sonia Tel.: (+34) 958 34 31 76 Tel.: (+34) 958 858 626 Tel.: (+34) 958 858 587 Tel.: (+34) 958 858 564 Tel.: (+34) 958 857 503 www.andalucia.com/villages/alpujarras.htm Buses to Villages in the Alpujarras The buses leave from Granada Main Busstation. Lanjarón - Órgiva - Capileira Departure Granada: daily 08.30 - 10.00 - 12.00 - 13.00 - 13.30 - 15.30 - 20.00 (Mo, Fr) 43 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com Costa-Tropical Beaches Villages Calahonda - Salobreña - Almuñecar - Herradura - Nerja The tropical coast is situated in the south of the province of Granada on the Mediterranean Sea. There is tropical vegetation, green hills and valleys: a unique countryside. The climate is usually warm, so there are lots of opportunities to go swimming in the summer and autumn. All year you can go on a guided tour through an area with Roman and Arabic architecture, which is full of contrasts. The buses to the villages on the beach leave from the main bus station. Granada - Almuñécar - Salobreña Departure: 07.00 - 09.00 - 10.00 - 11.00 - 13.00 - 14.30 - 16.00 - 16.30 (Mondays & Saturdays) 20.00 Granada - Calahonda Departure: 06.45 - 09.00 - 11.30 - 12.45 - 15.30 - 17.15 - 19.30 Granada - La Herradura Departure: 09.00 - 13.00 - 16.00 (daily) La Herradura is a small fishing village at a beautiful bay between the Cerro Gordo hill and Punta de la Mona. The Cantarijan Beach near La Herradura is a hot tip! But you need a car to get there! Granada - Nerja Departure: 07.00 - 09.00 - 10.00 - 13.00 - 16.00 - 17.30 (Mondays & Saturdays) If you want to stay in Nerja, we recommend: Hostal** Don Peque El Xanadu Tel.: (+34) 952 521 318 www.hostaldonpeque.com Camping at the cost of Granada El Carambolo Almuñecar, at Km 315 on the A340 Tel.: (+34) 958 630 322 Don Cactus Carchuna, at Km 343 on the A340 Tel.: (+34) 958 623 109 www.doncactus.com Las Palmeras 44 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com Castell de Ferro, at Km 353 on the A340 Tel.: (+34) 958 656 130 La Herradura La Herradura, P. Maritimo Andres Segovia Tel.: (+34) 958 640 056 www.nuevocamping.com Playa Poniente Motril, Puerto de Motril Tel.: (+34) 958 820 303 www.campingplayadeponiente.com Cabo de Gata Nature Park - Almería A lighthouse stands at the tip of the Cabo de Gata peninsula, north of Almeria city, marking the extremity of Andalusia's largest coastal nature reserve, a fascinating landscape cocktail of arid desert, volcanic mountains, jagged sea cliffs, sand dunes, wetlands, a lagoon and sandy hidden coves. Mountain bikers, hikers, bird-watchers and water sports enthusiasts of all persuasions get away from it all to this natural wonderland which encompasses some quaint fishing hamlets, historic ruins and magnificent stretches of beach. www.viva-almeria.com At this webpage you find detailed information about the park and its fascinating landscape. For how to get to Almería look at pages 9 and 10! Bus connections Almería - San José Monady - Saturday: 13.00 - 13.15 - 14.00 (only Saturday) - 18.30 - 19.00 Sunday and holiday: 08.30 - 18.00 - 18.30 San Jose - Almería Monady - Saturday: 07.15 - 07.30 - 15.00 - 20.00 Sunday and holiday: 08.30 - 18.00 - 20.00 Accommodation San José Hostal Sol Bahia C / Correo Tel.: (+34) 950 380 306 www.solbahiasanjose.es Hostal Las Gaviotas C/ Correo Tel.: (+34) 950 380 010 [email protected] www.hlasgaviotas.com Hostal Brisamar C/ Ancia 45 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com Tel. / Fax: (+34) 950 380 431 www.hostalbrisamar.es Youth Hostel – Albergue San José Tel.: (+34) 950 380 353 [email protected] www.alberguesanjose.com Camping Los Escullos Complejo Turístico Los Escullos Tel. / Fax: (+34) 950 389 811 [email protected] www.losescullossanjose.com/ingles/losescullos.htm Isleta del Moro Apartamentos Dora C/ Ancla Tel.: (+34) 660 881 572 [email protected] www.apartamentosisleta.galeon.com Las Negras Camping La Caleta Cala del Cuervo 04116 Las Negras Tel.: (+34) 950 525 237 www.campinglacaleta.com VII. Quick view: Going out & events ¡Some Hot Tips! Some Restaurants Café Fútbol, - Barrio Realejo - Plaza de Mariana Pineda 6, - the churros con chocolate here may be the best in town. edit Europa El Aleph Picaro Minotauro Antigualla La Hacienda Babel Arco Iris Reca Porras La Madrileña (2) Botanico - Barrio Realejo – C/ Santa Escolastica, near Irish Pub - Barrio Realejo – C/ Varela - Barrio Realejo – C/ Varela - C/ Imprenta, near Plaza Nueva - C/ Elvira, near Plaza Nueva - C/ Reyes Catolicos, near Plaza Nueva -C / Pedro Antonio de Alarcón, nº 52, Tel.: 958 254 156 - C/ Elvira, near Plaza Nueva - Plaza Trinidad - Avenida de Cádiz (Barrio Zaidin) - C/ Gonzalo Gallas (Plaza de Albert Einstein) Plaza Universidad 46 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com Salsero Mayor La Tertulia Albahaca Samarcanda Lax La Luz es como el agua El Agua Pizzería Verona Mirador de Morayma Tetería Kasbah C/ Paz (Salsa Bar) C/ Pintor López Mezquita, nº 3 (Tango Bar) C/ Varela, nº 17; Tel.: (+34) 958 224 923; vegetarian Calderería Vieja, nº 3, Tel.: (+34) 958 210 004; mediterranean food Verónica de la Magdalena, nº 31 Cruz de Arqueros, nº 3; Tel.: (+34) 958 201 368 Plaza Aljibe de Trillo, nº 7; Tel.: (+34) 958 224 356 C/ Elvira, nº 108; Tel.: (+34) 958 204 068 C/ Pianista G. Carrillo, nº 2; Tel.: 958 228 290 C/ Calderería Nueva, nº 4 (from 22.00 Friday and Sunday Arabic Dance, Flamenco at Saturday, Reservation Tel.: (+34) 958 22 79 36 Paprika -Cuesta de Abarqueros, nº 3 (organic breakfast, lunch, dinner, natural wines), Tel.: 958 804 785 Totes y amigos C / Ribera del Genil, nº 2, Tel.: 958 520 563 Oryza C / Nueva de la Virgen, nº 12 (close to Corte Inglés at Acera del Darro), Tel.: 958 253 479 (Specialities: Paella). Some Discos Camborio Granada 10 Rincón de San Pedro Fondo Reservado Mae West Eshavira Enano Rojo Rabo de Nube Planta Baja BoogaClub Polaroid Vogue Camino de Sacromonte (Minibus leaves from Plaza Nueva) C/ Gran Vía de Colón Carrera del Darro, nº 12 (Nuevas tendencias «dance», Café from Thursday to Sunday at 16.00) Sta. Inés, 4 (Carrera del Darro), live shows Centro Comercial Neptuno (one of the biggest one in Granada) Postigo de la Cuna, nº 2 (flamenco and jazz shows) C/ Elvira, 91 (from 22.00 exhibitions, jazz and funk shows) Paseo de los Tristes (overlooking the Alhambra) C / Horno de Abad, nº 11 (live shows, lounge sounds) C / Santa Bárbara, nº 3 (www.boogaclub.com) C / Gran Capitán, nº 25 (extended opening times) C/ Duquesa, nº39 (until 7 am) www.salavogue.es Some Tapas bars For further information, please visit www.granadadetapas.es Los Diamantes 1 C / Navas, nº 26 and Plaza Nueva (Specialities: fish) Taberna La Tana C / Rosario, Placeta del agua, nº 11 (Specialities: salt pork, local tomato soup, Iberican ham, wine tasting course, wide variety of wines) C / Verónica de la Virgen, nº 16 (Specialities: roasted ham, trotters, chitterlings, creamed tomatoes) C / Alhamar, nº 14 (Specialities: Motril fried fish served in fried aubergines, beef sirloin and pork sirloin, sword fish cooked on the hot plate, calamar cooked on the hot plate, selection of wines) C / San Antón, nº 6 (Specialities: Avocado and Iberican ham, Iberian fillet with blue cheese, breaded lamp chops, stuffed beef, Iberican game) Ávila La Blanca Paloma Loft Café 47 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com San Remo C / Puente Castañeda (Specialities: Potatoes in spicy sauce, salad vegetables in mayo, house plate, homemade burgers, duck confit, asparagus mouse, creamed spinach) Bodegas Castañeda C / Almireceros, nº 1-3 (typical and traditional bar) Bodegas La Mancha C / Joaquín Costa, nº 10 (Specialities: Broad beans with ham, Spanish omelette, Trevelez Iberican ham, croquetes, red and green roast peppers) Bar Candela C / Panaderas, nº 9 Bar Freiduría La Esquinita C/ Campo del Príncipe (Specialities: Beef sirloin with pepper sauce of Roquefort, asparagus stuffed with Laredo anchovies and mustard sauce, goose foie, Iberican ham from acorn fed pigs, fried fish, wide selection of wines) Festivals The main characteristics of Granada's festivals are deeply rooted in traditions whose history goes back to the time of Renaissance. Therefore, in discussing Granada's Festivals, richly varied age-old traditions, that are Christian, Arabic and Jewish have to be described becasuse they have all become totally interwoven which each other. JANUARY Three Wizards Parade January 5th It dates back from the end of the 19th century and it is the oldest one in Spain. It is a parade symbolizing the arrival to the city of the Three Wizards. It starts at Rector López Argüeta street and finishes at Plaza del Carmen, in front of the Town Hall. The statues of the three Wizards Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar are usually played by public personalities of Granada and Andalusia. Since 1982 circus characters and animals were added to the procession. This entourage cannot be more heterogeneus and shows from the traditional camels and horses to different carriages from where a rain of countless sweets fall over the children all along the route. FEBRUARY San Cecilio. Patron Saint of the city. February 1st February 1st. Pilgrimage, Closest Sunday to February 1st. San Cecilio is the Patron Saint of the city of Granada and the Pilgrimage or Romería dates back from 1599, when a plague devastated Granada and, as the tradition says, we were saved by an appealing the saint. This Pilgrimage takes place in the Sacromonte neighbourhood, around the Abbey bearing the same name. The views, the cave-houses and vegetation give the area a spectacular character. Close to this day there are public, military and religious acts, and takes placer a solar offering and a solemn mass. 48 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com The Pilgrimage was created by the City Council, so it has an very important role. One of the most popular bits is sharing Granada tipical products: “salaíllas”, “tortas jayuyas”, beans, codfish and wine offered by the Council to all the audience enjoying all over the hill with their family and friends. They take these products along with many other homemade ones to the rhythm of popular music and dance. Carnival Celebration date, as liturgical calendar. Regional Day of Andalusia February 28 th APRIL Holy Week March - April Declared of International Tourist Interest in 2009 Smell of incense, passion and devotion. Andalusia in its pure form... MAY Worker´s Day (National Bank Holiday) May 1st May Cross Day (Día de la Cruz) May 3rd Celebration of Cross Day starts every year in Granada with a good amount of crosses installed on streets, squares, courtyards, establishments and school centers of the capital, with a special presence in the center of the city and the historic neightborhoods of Realejo and Albaicín. Mariana Pineda Public Festival Closest Sunday to May 26th It is the most recently incorporated public festival to the calendar. It honours Mariana Pineda, heroine from Granada who was executed on May 26th , 1831 – by “garrote vil” – for having embroidered a Republican flag. The different acts organized by the City Council take place in the square bearing the name of the heroine. JUNE Granada´s Corpus Christi Festival One week in May or June. 49 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com Corpus Festival is the most important festival of the city, it starts every year on Monday at midnight with the Encencido, that is to say, the lighting of the thousands of light bulbs on the main gate and finishes on next Sunday with a fireworks show. The “Feria” or Festival, which starts on Monday previous to Thrusday’s Corpus Christi Day and finishes on the next Sunday, it is located on the outskirts of the city with music stalls and attractions. There are two procesiones or parades on Wednesday (la Tarasca) and Thursday. SEPTEMBER Virgen de las Angustias Parade. Patron Virgin of the city. Last Sunday in September Last Sunday in September, people activity is constant over Puerta Real, Plaza de Bibataubín and Carrera de la Virgen street. Grandparents go with their children and grandchildren on the route of the sweet smelling winter fruits: figs, quinces, acerolas, pomegranates, jujubes, apricots... chickpea culins and “tortas de la Virgen”, the typical Granada cake made of sugar, cream or chocolate. OCTOBER Fiesta Nacional de España 12 de octubre NOVIEMBRE Todos los Santos 1 de noviembre DICIEMBRE Día de la Constitución Española 6 de diciembre Inmaculada Concepción 8 de diciembre Christmas 25 de diciembre 50 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com VIII. Useful links Granada at a Glance www.infoidiomas.com/en/travel-guides/spain/granada www.turismodegranada.org www.granadaenlared.com www.granada.net Información Oficina de Turismo de Granada Tel: 902 405 045 www.granadatur.com Turismo de la Provincia de Granada Tel.: 958 247 128 www.turgranada.com Turismo de Andalucía www.andalucia.org 51 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com Carmen de la Victoria C/ Cuesta del Chapiz, nº 9 Tel.: 958 223 122 www.carmendelavictoria.ugr.es Escuela de Estudios Árabes C/ Cuesta del Chapiz, nº 22 Tel.: 958 222 222 www.eea.csic.es Centro de José Guerrero C/ Oficios, n º 8 Tel.: 958 220 109 www.centroguerrero.org Corral del Carbón C/ Mariana Pineda Tel.: 958 221 118 Parque de las Ciencias Avda. del Mediterráneo Tel.: 958 087 5 www.parqueciencias.com Museo de Arqueología y Etnología C/ Carrera del Darro, nº 43 Tel.: 958 575 408 Fundación Rodríguez Acosta C/ Niños del Rollo, nº 8 Tel.: 958 227 497 www.fundacionrodriguezacosta.com Casa de Manuel de Falla C/ Antequeruela Alta, nº 11 Tel.: 958 222 188 www.museomanueldefalla.com Huerta de San Vicente C/ Virgen Blanca Tel.: 958 258 466 www.huertadesanvicente.com Hammam C/ Santa Ana, nº 16 Tel.: 958 229 978 www.granada.hammamspain.com TRANSPORT Bus www.alsa.es Train www.renfe.com 52 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com X. 17 citas con Granada Un recorrido de 48 horas por rincones sobresalientes Sábado 12.00 Carmen de la Victoria Mejor empezar por un plato fuerte. Una atración de belleza de los que tiran de espaldas. La entrada al Carmen de la Victoria, en la cuesta del Chapiz, da paso a una de las vistas más deslumbrantes que ofrece el Albaicín. Los jardines de este Carmen (del árabe harm, viña, nombre que recibían en Granada las huertas) ofrecen una quietud y armonía únicos. El edificio es uns residencia de la universidad granadina. 13.00 Palacio de los Córdova Antes de abandonar la cuesta del Chapiz merece la pena cruzar de acera y asomarse a la Escuela de Estudios Árabes, cuyos jardines nos hacen comprobar que la postal de la Alhambra admite muchos ángulos. Un poco más abajo, en dirección el río Darro, está el Palacio de los Córdova, precedido por unos jardines con dos paseos paralelos: la bóveda de laurel y el paseo rómantico. El edificio alberga el archivo histórico municipal y posee un patio porticado bastante austero, pero con unas puertas madera talladas de gran interés. 14.00 Alto para el tapeo En pleno Albaicín se alza la pequeña Plaza San Miguel el Bajo, y a los pies de la iglesia del siglo XVI están las terrazas, casi siempre con clientela variopinta. Músicos callejeros suelen apagar el bullicio. Pero, ojo, no son aficionados, y a menudo se puede oír a guitarristas de primera. Lo mejor de la plaza es su variedad. Hay cinco restaurantes, pero ninguno parecido. Desde el más sofisticado, también en el precio, hasta los más caseros y de andar por casa. Todos con la buena onda de una plaza animada, dominada por la cruz de San Miguel, y donde sólo hay casitas bajas y apenas pasan coches. 16.00 Teterías Para bajar la comida, nada mejor que cruzar la calle de Elvira y asomarse a Calderería, o calle de las teterías, para darle al paladar sabores dulces. Además de incontables variedades de té se pueden disfrutar pasteles árabes o fumar en cachimba. O incluso adentrarse calle arriba en uno de los bazares y dedicirse por unas babuchas, alfombras o todo tipo de inciensos para la casa, en una especie de pequeño zoco con callejuelas estrechas. 18.00 Arte contemporáneo El Centro José Guerrero ocupa un edificio rehabilitado en la Alcaicería, el centro mercantil más importante de la medina árabe, antaño dedicado al comercio de la seda. Reconvertido exquisitamente por el arquitecto Antonio Jiménez Torrecillas en templo local del arte contemporáneo, al margen de la colección permanente de Guerrero, desde su última planta se puede disfrutar de un mirador hacia la catedral con vistas impresionantes. 20.00 Corral del Carbón Desde la avenida de los Reyes Católicos, el Corral del Carbón es un rincón escondido de la época de 53 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com las nazaríes (siglo XIV) al que hay que asomarse. Antaño pensión mora, hospedaje de carboneros, corral de comedias y casa de vecinos, hoy es un escenario ocasional para obras de teatro. Destaca la portada, con un gran arco de herradura y un zaguán con una cúpula de mocárabes. 20.30 Atardecer con vistas Para encontrar emociones intensas con la puesta de sol y el tono rojizo que refleja la Alhambra hay todo un manual de miradores y rincones desde el Albaicín. El encuentro más famoso y multitudinario se da en el Mirador de San Nicolás, donde el diálogo con el célebre monumento está a la misma altura, de tú a tú. Se dan cita jóvenes, músicos y rastas, que hacen del silencio un bien inalcanzable. Si se quiere sentir hacia adentro es mejor huir hacia otro rincón porque la banda sonora de los típicos timbales está interpretada casi siempre por aficionados. 22.00 Terraza del Páprika Justo después de atravesar el Arco de Elvira, a la izquierda se abre la cuesta de Abarqueros, una de esas estampas de calles empedradas tan habituales en el Albaicín. La terraza del Páprika es una opción que el calor hace más que recomendable. Entre las estrellas de la cocina, la templada con rúcula y el bacalao al lemongrass. Para alternar no hace falta mucho esfuerzo. Basta andar unos siete metros hasta el otro lado de la cuesta y acordarse en el Arco Iris, marisquería menos chic pero con más sabor castizo. Cualquiera que haya pisado esta ciudad sabe que los mejores momentos siempre llegan a la hora de las cañas. Las tapas, a cuenta de la casa, acompañan los tragos y hacen que un almuerzo más que decente salga por precios irrisorios. Domingo 10.00 Parque de las Ciencias Una apuesta divertida para los más curiosos es el Parque de las Ciencias. Un museo interactivo para no parar quieto. El truco está en acercarse a la cultura científica sin miedo, y no sólo atender la explicación de los fenómenos físicos, sino también poder aplicarlo con nuestras propias manos. Tan divertido es experimentar como observar las caras de asombro de los niños, que suelen ser legión entre las visitantes del museo. Además de permitir jugar con la luz y el sonido para simular a los sabios, el museo ofrece tres joyas; un fascinante mariposario tropical, el planetario y el módulo agujero negro. 12.00 Restos arqueológicos A media altura de la carrera del Darro está el Museo Arqueológico, ubicado en la Casa de Castril, edificio de decoración plateresca del siglo XVI. En su interior se exhiben jarrones de la etapa nazarí junto a estatuas romanas y ánforas de aceite y vino. También se remonta al paleolítico con herramientas de piedra tallada encontradas en la provincia, así como pequeñas cerámicas del neolítico. 13.00 Carmen de la Fundación Rodríguez Acosta En la colina de la Alhambra se alza el Carmen de la Fundación Rodríguez Acosta, uno de los puntos más altos del barrio del Realejo. Construido a principios del siglo XX, tanto el edificio como sus espectaculares jardines fueron declarados monumento nacional. No les faltaba razón a los expertos. Los jardines son unos laberintos de cipreses y distintas alturas que miren a Sierra Nevada desde un paraje con pérgolas y columnas donde siempre corre la brisa. Las pequeñas fuentes y el ruido del agua de los jardines sirven de bálsamo para regular el estrés motivado por esa imposible sensación de querer atrapar la ciudad en dos días, para luego regresar con la retina llena y el disco duro satisfecho. Además del museo, con la colleción del pintor José María Rodríguez-Acosta, puede visitarse el Instituto y Museo 54 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com Gómez-Moreno, con obras arqueológicas y un archivo especializado. Entre las piezas excepcionales destacan algunas egipcias, y merece la pena la biblioteca, con uns amplia gama de ediciones antiguas y encuadernaciones especiales. Sus paredes huelen a sabiduría. 14.00 Casa Manuel de Falla A sólo dos calles, en otra pequeña ladera, está la casa del compositor Manuel de Falla, un pequeño y austero carmen que, sin embargo, conserva preciosas reliquias del maestro gaditano, entre ellas su piano y su escritorio. Ayudan a entender su obra la pasión religiosa, su hipocondría, y las cartas y confidencias con amigos como Stravinski, Juan Ramón o Lorca. 15.00 Tregua para comer La parada es en la terraza del restaurante Botánico, frente al jardín botánico de la universidad, un coqueto oasis en el centro de la ciudad. Rodeado de tiendas de ropa y atractivos cafés, la clientela suele estar formada por los alumnos de las facultades cercanas. 16.30 Catedral y Capilla Real La catedral es una de las obras cumbres del Renacimiento español del siglo XVI. Posee uns presencia imponente gracias a sus cinco naves y planta rectangular. En su interior, la capilla real alberga los restos de los Reyes Católicos, un templo funerario para recuperar el sentido histórico además del artístico. Abrumador. 18.00 La Huerta de San Vicente La Huerta de San Vicente, ubicada en el parque García Lorca, fue la residencia de verano del poeta y su familia. La finca fue un regalo que Ferderico García, padre del poeta, hizo a su familia en 1925. Desde una de las habitaciones, con vistas a Sierra Nevada y a la Alhambra, Federico García Lorca escribió obras como Romancero gitano y Bodas de sangre. La casa museo que se encuentra en su interior conserva los muebles originales tal y como los conoció Lorca. 20.00 Baños árabes Para repitir la experiencia purificadora de los baños Hamman. Con un ambiente relajado, perfumes orientales y casi a la luz de las velas es posible añadir un masaje que transporta a un tiempo en el que los baños árabes eran lugares de convivencia en la antigua Al Andalus. Entonces, la gente se reunía a diario para disfrutar de la tertulia en estas piscinas a distintas temperaturas. 22.00 Terraza de Santo Domingo En el barrio del Realejo, las terrazas proliferan como setas. La Plaza de Santo Domingo, de cierto aire castellano y melancólico, acoge una de las mejores. La iglesia formaba parte del monasterio de Santa Cruz la real, y su fachada con trampantojos desdibujados es uno de los mejores espectáculos estéticos de este barrio en plena renovación. 23.00 Vinos y Flamenco Caldos de todos los colores y olores. La Brujidera (Monjas del Carmen, nº 2) es la taberna perfecta para sentirnos sibaritas sin dejarnos la cartera. Y después, acabar la ruta con sabor es sencillo. La dirección es el Eshavira, un bar añejo difícil de ubicar entre la Gran Vía y la Calle de Elvira, pero conocido por los lugareños. Combina dos ambientes con actuaciones de jazz y cante jondo. 55 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com 56 Escuela Montalbán C/ Conde Cifuentes 11 – 18005 – Granada www.escuela-montalban.com