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Almuñécar
Tropical Microclimate
Almuñécar is a small town located on the Mediterranean Coast of Granada, which has a unique tropical microclimate, hence the name "Costa Tropical". Although it is a fishing village Almuñécar's economy is also based on the production of tropical fruits such as the chirimoya, or custard apple, kiwi, avocado and nispora. Its location and privileged climate (with average temperatures of 29ºC in the summer and 18ºC in winter) make Almuñécar a very popular tourist destination attracting primarily Spanish tourists.
Beaches
The Almuñécar coastline boasts over 19 kilometres of beautiful beaches and hidden bays with calm crystal-clear waters especially well suited to the practice of water sports such as diving, windsurfing, etc. Almuñécar Aquarium recreates this part of the Mediterranean sea, its habitat and ecosystems, with more than 3,000 specimens from 200 different species of fishes and invertebrates such as, octopus, jellyfishes, etc.
Also, the proximity of the mountains is perfect for the practice of open air adventure sports such as trekking, paragliding etc.
Local Gastronomy
Eating and drinking out forms an important part of the Spanish way of life and where better to do it than at a popular Spanish holiday resort? Here in Almuñécar there are many traditional family-run restaurants where you can eat fresh local produce at affordable prices. Try fresh orange juice, coffee, and toast with tomato and olive oil for breakfast. Order the "Menu Del Día" (Set daily menu) at lunch time which will include a choice of salads, thick chickpea or lentil soups, fresh fish, squid and octopus or paella amongst many other dishes. In the evenings enjoy drinks and tapas which come for free and are an excellent way of sampling the dishes on offer.
Almuñécar has an indoor market which is just 10 minute’s walk from the school through the old town where you can buy fresh local produce including chirimoyas (custard apples), avocadoes, and nisporas.
Places of Historic Interest
Almuñécar has been home to Phoenicians, Romans and Arabs before the arrival of the Catholic king and queen in the 15th Century. The castle of San Miguel is perhaps the most important monument and has fantastic views of the several kilometres of beaches of Almuñécar. The town’s museum of history, situated in the castle grounds, is well worth a visit if you are interested in learning about how the town has changed through the ages.
There are many archaeological remains throughout the town and along the coast nearby which can be visited on some of our guided tours.
Other Places of interest
The Botanical Gardens "El Majuelo" situated below the castle, provides the visitor with a shady place to relax and enjoy more than 180 species of palm trees and tropical plants. The park is also used as an open air auditorium for concerts and the Almuñécar Jazz Festival is held here each summer, attracting internationally renowned artists.
The Ornithological Park "Loro-Sexi" (Sexi being the name of the original Phoenician settlement here) also situated below the castle, houses a collection of around 200 different species of parrots and other birds.
The Water Park "Aqua Tropic" situated on the beach of Velilla attracts young people and families to its 18,000 m² of salt water pools and green areas.
TCLanguages School
Since 1992 Tropical Coast Languages Spanish school has offered Spanish Courses in Spain throughout the year in Almuñécar - Granada -, on the Tropical Coast.
We are an Instituto Cervantes Accredited Teaching Centre(Academia de español en Almuñécar) & we comply with the CEN regulations (Comité Européen de Normalisation) concerning language study travel.
Our Spanish language courses are organized according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (Council of Europe).
You choose from a wide range of Intensive Spanish Courses designed to meet the different learning profiles of all ages and walks of life.
To enhance the learning experience we offer a daily programme of recreational and cultural activities.
We also arrange your accommodation and airport pick-up.
This, together with the friendly, reliable and personalised service we offer make our school a quality language school and a great place to learn Spanish.
TYPES OF COURSE AND DESCRIPTION
GENERAL INFORMATION AND STARTING DATES
- There is no inscription fee for our courses.
- Our courses start on any Monday, any level,.
- Every class has a duration of 45 minutes.
- The classes take place from Monday to Friday, except bank holidays: 2008: 1st January, 7th January, 28th February, 21st March, 1st May, 15th August, 13th October, 8th December, plus two local holidays: 28th March and 24th June.
- The classes will be timetabled either in the morning or in the afternoon, allowing for a lunch hour for participants staying with families with full board.
- The classes will be carried out entirely in Spanish from the first day for every language level.
- The school provides the participants (as a loan service) with all the necessary teaching manuals during the course.
- The maximum number of participants per class is 8 (or 10 from June to September) and the minimum, 2. If this minimum is not reached on the first day of his / her course, the participant will be notified and other alternatives offered (e.g. a reduction of hours but one-to-one), always meeting his / her level and needs and without any extra cost.
- On the first day of the course participants will take a placement test to determine their command of Spanish grammar and conversation and vocabulary.
- At the end of the course every participant will receive the TC Languages Attendance Certificate.
- The courses are completed with a daily programme of Recreational and Cultural Activities and Excursions.
INTENSIVE SPANISH COURSES
Intensive Course (20 classes / week)
Levels: All (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2).
Starting Dates: Any Monday, throughout the year.
Min. Duration: 1 week.
4 classes / day
This course has 2 classes of communicative grammar and 2 classes of vocabulary and conversation, with oral and writing practice, covering the linguistic skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing).
Intensive Course (25 classes / week)
Levels: All (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2).
Starting Dates: Any Monday, throughout the year.
Min. Duration: 1 week.
5 classes / day
With 2 classes of communicative grammar; 2 classes of vocabulary and conversation, with oral and writing practice; and 1 extra class of grammar review or communicative practice with new vocabulary and expressions. All the 4 skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) are covered on the course.
Superintensive Spanish Course (30 classes / week)
Levels: All (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2).
Starting Dates: Any Monday, throughout the year.
Min. Duration: 1 week.
6 classes / day
This course has 2 classes of communicative grammar; 2 classes of vocabulary and conversation, with oral and writing practice; and 2 extra classes of grammar review or communicative practice with new vocabulary and expressions.
All the 4 skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) are covered on the course.
Combined Course (20 group classes + 5 individual classes / week)
Levels: All (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2).
Starting Dates: Any Monday, throughout the year.
Min. Duration: 1 week.
4 classes in a group and 1 individual class / day
This course has 4 classes / day in a group (2 classes of communicative grammar and 2 classes of vocabulary and conversation, with oral and writing practice) plus 1 individual class per day where the contents are "tailor made" to meet the participants' learning needs and preferences.
All the 4 skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) are covered on the course.
One-to-One Classes
Levels: All (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2).
Starting Dates: Any Monday, throughout the year.
Min. Duration: Optional.
Students can choose the number of individual classes per week they wish to attend. These classes are "tailor-made" to meet the participant's learning needs and professional interests. These individual classes can be combined with all the courses we offer.
Accommodation in Almuñécar
If required, we can arrange accommodation acting as intermediary, with the guarantee that it will be ready for your arrival.
Types of Accommodation
The school offers the following types of accommodation:
Shared apartments: Our apartments are fully equipped:
- Bedrooms have a bed, wardrobe, table and chair. They can be single or double (for people coming together).
- Common areas: Living room; Kitchen with fridge, washing machine, cooker/stove; Bathroom.
- Keys: You must pick up your keys from Hotel Carmen. We will send you a map via e-mail of Almuñécar with Hotel Carmen and your apartment address clearly marked on it.
- Home-Stay accommodation:
- Half Board includes two meals: breakfast, lunch or dinner.
- Full Board includes three meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- You can choose one of the options above in single or double room.
- One wash of clothes per week is included.
- It is necessary to include in the enrolment form information about any allergies suffered, nutritional habits, whether or not you are a smoker etc.
- We will send you a map via e-mail with your accommodation address marked
on it.
- Hotel/ Hostal and individual apartment booking: If required, we can also arrange this kind of accommodation. Prices depend on requirements.
Contact
TCLanguages
Plaza de la Fabriquilla, Edif.G
18690 Almuñécar (Granada)
SPAIN
Tel.: 0034 958 880584
Fax: 0034 958 880584
Web: www.tclanguages.com
Email: info@tclanguages.com
Skype: tclanguages1