Activities for foreign students

NUEVOS ASTROS 2023-29

Extracurricular activities organised by Academia Puerta Real

Fully experiencing Spanish culture not only improves our students’ language skills, but also enriches their experience. We consider them to be a fundamental part of the learning experience. For this reason, Academia Puerta Real offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, taking into account the following aspects:

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Therefore, we offer a wide range of extracurricular activities, taking into account the following aspects:

Cultural immersion

To gain a deeper understanding of the Spanish and Andalusian customs, traditions and way of living.

Practicing Spanish

Providing an additional opportunity to practice and improve the language.

Exploring Granada

We visit historical and touristic places with the aim of getting to know the city and its history.

Diversity of experiences

Whose function is to adapt to the interests and preferences of our students.

Unforgettable memories and experiences

With the aim of creating lasting memories that will live on in students long after they have finished their study programmes.

Improved self-confidence

With the aim of making them feel more comfortable practising the language outside their comfort zone.

Academic enrichment

Seeking a deeper and more contextualised understanding of the language and culture.

Well-being

The outdoor activities, apart from promoting local interaction with other people, promote the physical and mental health of our students.

List of activities

Taking into account the benefits they bring for the reasons described above, Puerta Real Academy offers the following extracurricular activities:

Visit to the Alhambra and the Generalife

In the warmer months, this activity will take place at night.

Tour of the Albaicín, Sacromonte and viewpoints

Visit to the Monastery of St Jerome and Monasterio de la Cartuja

Route

Route through Granada Bullring, Avenida de la Constitución, Gran Vía, Granada Cathedral, Royal Chapel and Plaza Bib-Rambla.

Paseo de los Tristes

Explore the parishes along Carrera del Darro: Church of San Gil and Santa Ana, Church of San Pedro and San Pablo, Church of Santa Ana; and walk along the Paseo de los Tristes.

Holy Week

Puerta Real Academy is located on Acera del Darro street, one of the most traditional and central places through which several of the most emblematic processions of Holy Week in Granada pass. The students of the Centre will have a privileged view of these processions.

Museum of Casa de Los Tiros

Also known as the Palacio de los Olvidados.

Flamenco

Enjoy a flamenco show in a cave.

Science Park

Visit to the Science Park, which includes museum, Biodome and planetarium.

Film Day

Every Friday afternoon is dedicated to films and documentaries in Spanish, with the aim of offering a varied view of the history, culture and beauty of Granada, from the experiences of writers and musicians, to the intrigue and mystery surrounding the city:

South from Granada (Dir. Fernando Colomo, 2003): Based on the memoirs of the British writer Gerald Brenan, it narrates his experience living in an Andalusian village in the 1920s.
South from Granada (Dir. Fernando Colomo, 2003): Based on the memoirs of the British writer Gerald Brenan, it narrates his experience living in an Andalusian village in the 1920s.
All is possible in Granada (Dir. Rafael Romero, 1982): A Spanish comedy following the misadventures of a musician trying to make it in Granada.
All is possible in Granada (Dir. Rafael Romero, 1982): A Spanish comedy following the misadventures of a musician trying to make it in Granada.
The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca (Dir. Marcos Zurinaga, 1997): A film based on real events that recreates the assassination of the poet Federico García Lorca during the Spanish Civil War.
The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca (Dir. Marcos Zurinaga, 1997): A film based on real events that recreates the assassination of the poet Federico García Lorca during the Spanish Civil War.
The End of a Mystery (Dir. Miguel Hermoso, 2003): This Spanish film tells the story of a doctor investigating a miracle in a small Andalusian village.
The End of a Mystery (Dir. Miguel Hermoso, 2003): This Spanish film tells the story of a doctor investigating a miracle in a small Andalusian village.
Sueña la Alhambra (Dir. José Sánchez-Montes, 2005): A documentary that explores the beauty and history of the Alhambra, one of Granada's most emblematic monuments.
Sueña la Alhambra (Dir. José Sánchez-Montes, 2005): A documentary that explores the beauty and history of the Alhambra, one of Granada's most emblematic monuments.
The Builders of the Alhambra (Dir. Isabel Fernández, 2022): A documentary that delves into the history of the craftsmen and architects who built the Alhambra, revealing the secrets behind its impressive architecture.
The Builders of the Alhambra (Dir. Isabel Fernández, 2022): A documentary that delves into the history of the craftsmen and architects who built the Alhambra, revealing the secrets behind its impressive architecture.
List of screenings Film Day

World Literature Day

World Literature Day (23 April) and a visit to the Book Fair.

Churros

Enjoy a typical breakfast with "churros".

Tapas day

Tapas day, experience our Granadian gastronomy.

Calendar of activities by courses
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