Escuela Montalban

For well over three decades we have been teaching Spanish to foreign students in southern Spain's cultural capital city, Granada. Our language programmes are all accredited by the Spanish Instituto Cervantes and we aim to provide a relaxed and informal environment both in and out of the classroom so our students get to learn and experience Spanish culture in the most comfortable way possible. Our classes take place from Monday to Friday and start from the first day of your holiday. As we limit the size of each class to just eight students we can ensure a personal language learning experience as well as allowing participants to get to know each other over the course of a week, or ...Read more >

This week or more in Andalucía invites travellers to delve into the Arabic heritage of the region as well as learning the language of Spain that can then be practised in one of the world's most fascinating culture-laden cities, Granada. Exuding architectural elegance and essential Arabic character, Granada possess a wealth of opportunities for language learners and history lovers alike. From Iberian and Christian cultural heritage to Islamic and Moorish influence, unravelling southern Spain's cultural threads is an exciting prospect with a tour of the Alhambra Palace just the start of an incredibly unique and immersive experience. Learn Spanish each morning in a small group (max 10 ...Read more >

You cannot step onto the flag stone floor of an Andalucían kitchen without falling head over heels in love with the spirit and the smells of whatever is being chopped, mixed or cooked at the time. Arabian, Moorish and, of course, Spanish, influence is in evidence throughout typically Andalucían cuisine and learning to cook with a professional, enables a little look into the past as you discover the ingredients and the heritage which make up an array of local dishes. Obviously, Spanish languages are as deeply imbedded within Andalucían culture as the food and combining learning Spanish with cooking is certain to aid guests in their quest to become immersed in the culture of this sun-kissed ...Read more >

Get your mind and body fit for the good life in Granada as you embark on an exciting week of languages and Salsa dancing workshops in southern Spain. Salsa is a great way to get into the rhythm of local life and invites opportunities to make new friends, laugh with local people and enhance your Spanish skills as you click and sway into the warmth of the evening. We offer a couple of salsa styles: LA Style and New York Style both of which focus on Salsa en Línea and Bachata Sensual. Basically, you’ll be learning to salsa as part of a line of dancers which stands in contrast to the rotating equivalent for couples, Salsa Cubana. We will also aim to progress deeper into Bachata Sensual by ...Read more >

This tailor made week of learning how to speak Spanish and practise yoga takes guests to Granada, in southern Spain, to stretch their minds as well as their bodies in some extremely pleasant natural and cultural surroundings. First time yogis are as welcome as those new to Spanish and the chance to join a local yoga group is a really authentic and worthwhile way to meet local Granada residents, on their level. We aim to be as flexible as our experienced yoga students and if you’re longing to find out more about our Spanish classes and our stretching time then please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Learning a language in its country of origin is an intrinsically immersive exercise and ...Read more >

Satisfy your Spanish side in the mountains surrounding Granada in southern Spain as you embark on a language and Flamenco course that will have your fans flying, and not just to keep cool in the abundant Andalucían sunshine. As an expressive and ancient art form, Flamenco has been passed down through generations in southern Spain and learning more about the intimacy and symbolism of the dance is always best interpreted in the hands of an expert as you take to the floor yourself. When combined with Spanish language learning you’ll also be encouraged to discover more about the region and its people in your own time with daily morning classes allowing afternoons free to explore and make new ...Read more >

Photography is often as large a part of a holiday as experiencing new cultures which is why it seems only natural to include a couple of tutored photography sessions as part of this week-long Spanish language course in Granada. From the Islamic mosaics and intricate detail of the Alhambra to the white-washed villages of the Alpujarras, Andalucía has become one of Spain's most photographic regions and certain to provide an endless array of opportunities to practise newfound skills. Morning Spanish language lessons, free afternoons to explore at leisure and two afternoons enjoying a guided photography workshop – if you're looking to discover Spain from a whole new perspective then this is ...Read more >

Rock climbing in and around Sierra Nevada National Park in Andalucía is an absolute pleasure with limestone landscapes and tempting crags opening up before your very eyes in addition to some of the best sport climbing sites in the whole of southern Spain. This province of southern Spain encapsulates the area’s natural beauty and rock climbing is certainly one of the best ways to get to grips with the physical geography as well as discovering the social and cultural landscape too as you study Spanish in its country of origin – the only way to learn. Our rock climbing programmes run all year round, thanks to the climate, and, of course, our Spanish classes do too. Why not tailor a week or ...Read more >

This tailor made week of horse riding and language learning is ideal for any guests wishing to immerse themselves within the culture and the landscapes of Spain’s stunning Sierra Nevada region, near the historic city of Granada. A choice of accommodation, some of which can be organised in nearby Granada, allows for a flexible approach to learning Spanish in its country of origin with four 45min lessons every day over the course of a five day week accessible for all levels from beginners to more advanced. All Spanish learning levels can be covered as part of the course, including: A0, A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 The horse riding element of this holiday takes you as part of a small guided group ...Read more >

Come and learn Spanish as you walk over some of southern Spain’s most exciting mountain trails and explore in the beautiful natural surrounds of Sierra Nevada National Park. There are an enviable choice of country trails and a variety of landscapes all accessible for walkers and hikers right from the doorstep of our language school with nearby Granada offering an array of excuses to escape into the city streets and continue to practise your newfound language skills. Combining walking with learning how to speak Spanish really makes sense with the peaks and valleys of the Alpujarras offering all manner of reasons to work up an appetite against an incredible mountain background. Selecting ...Read more >

Forget Strictly Saturdays on the couch, this tailor made Tango holiday in Spain is all you need to get your blood pumping and your heels clacking, in addition to learning Spanish in Granada. Take on the traditions and the style of Latin America in Andalucía as you discover the origins, the techniques and the language of the Tango under the watchful gaze of your Uruguayan dance teachers who are qualified to teach everyone from Tango virgins to Tango veterans. If you’re looking to really Tango into town then make sure you time your visit to coincide with Granada’s international Tango festival in March. This is one of the city’s cultural events of the year and has quickly become one of ...Read more >