Learn Spanish in Gran Canaria
Students decide to learn Spanish in Gran Canaria mainly for three reasons: the island’s breathtaking landscapes where one can practice almost any sport one can think about, a beautiful coastline with mild temperatures all year long, and one of the Top 10 cities in Spain which is full of life and a history to be discovered.
Grabbing some tapas & drinks, dancing salsa or merengue as if you were in the best clubs of Cuba or Puerto Rico, or simply enjoying the beach – the cosmopolitan city of Las Palmas offers never-ending cultural possibilities: food, art, concerts, movie festivals, and dance or painting schools. No wonder one of the biggest Spanish writers of all times was born and raised close to our school: Benito Pérez Galdós.
Agaete - Bodega los Berrazales
Take the opportunity to visit el Valle de Agaete, our most popular excursion, where we visit the Finca los Berrazales. The guided tour of the Finca explains the wine making process, as well as the orange and coffee plantations.
Then we drive to el puerto de Agaete where we enjoy a delicious lunch and a walk to the natural pools. If the day is sunny and warm, you can bring your swimming costume and take a dip.
If the weather is nice, it will be possible to see the Teide.
https://bodegalosberrazales.com/
https://www.grancanaria.com/turismo/es/rutas/ruta-norte/agaete/
Finca del Plátano
Enjoy with us the option of visiting an authentic banana plantation: The World of Bananas La Rekompensa, which offers us the opportunity to learn about the history of this magical fruit that is so well known all over the world.
After the visit we will head to Arucas, where we will have lunch to recharge our batteries very close to the old town and then, after lunch, we will take the opportunity towalk around the old town.
https://www.haciendalarekompensa.es/mundodelplatano/
https://www.grancanaria.com/turismo/es/rutas/ruta-norte/arucas/
Triana/Vegueta
Our history starts with a mystery: the guanches. An ancient culture that arrived in the islands 2.000 years ago. They brought a fascinating culture full of mystic rituals. They didn’t know how to sail so, how did they get here? It is only the first question of a thrilling journey across Spanish history in Gran Canaria.
Did you know that Christopher Columbus started writing the story of America in the Canary Islands? In 1492 prior to embarking in the most important journey in the history of humanity, the famous adventurer chose Gran Canaria for the last arrangements of his heroic mission.
Our school is just a couple of steps away from the House of Columbus which brings us closer to this exciting episode. You will be able to breathe history in every corner in the historic center. Columbus’ journey converted the Canary Islands into the gate between Europe & America.
This constant exchange between continents and the commercial boom the islands experienced in the centuries that followed deeply transformed the rich Canarian culture with lots of Latin-American influences.
If you want to discover all the secrets hidden and more about the old part of the city, this is your chance.
Ah, of course, we will stop for tapas in Vegueta , the old town.
Cueva Pintada
The Cueva Pintada Museum and Archaeological Park is one of the most important archaeological sites in Gran Canaria. It is located in the historic centre of Gáldar, in the north of the island. It is one of the most unique archaeological sites in the Canary Islands.
It is a magical place located just a few kilometres from the capital. Immerse yourself in this incredible experience.
Then we will take a walk through the old town of Gáldar and have lunch in one of its restaurants.
https://cuevapintada.grancanaria.com/
https://www.grancanaria.com/turismo/es/rutas/ruta-norte/galdar/
Day Trip
If you were hoping for a full day excursion, we have that too. We embark on an adventure where we visit the centre of the island and go all the way to the south, the main tourist centre of the island. You will be able to see the contrasts that Gran Canaria has to offer.
We start in Bandama, then continue to the Cuatro Puertas archaeological site and finish in the south of our beautiful island, where we are sure to be accompanied by a shining sun, so don't forget to bring sunscreen and water!
We'll replenish our strength with a paella and stretch our legs with a walk along Meloneras.
https://www.grancanaria.com/turismo/es/isla-de-gran-canaria/isla-de-las…
