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During the Spanish courses we do many field trips. Some
show you the culture and history of the capital and its
surrounding area, as well as the natural environment of
the province of Madrid, such as the Guadarrama mountain
range with its woods, rivers and other natural beauty
spots.
Adventure in the Mountains.
A day trip staying in the mountain range of
El Tiemblo is included.
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- Other trips will give you the chance to take part in some
typical fiestas all over Spain, such as: San Fermin (running
with the bulls in Pamplona - July 7th), San Isidro Festival
in Madrid, The August Fair in Málaga, The Tomato Festival
of Buñol (The "Tomatina"), The April Fair in Seville, The
Fallas in Valencia.
During these trips, students will be encouraged to talk to
the local people and enter into situations where they have
to practice speaking in Spanish.
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There is an enormous variety of cultural and non-cultural
entertainment, all of which is available on a limited
budget. Madrid is truly a city that never sleeps. The
numerous bars and restaurants provide high quality and,
on the whole, healthy food (including vegetarian). The
pubs and clubs never seem to close and it is not unusual
to find traffic jams at 4.00am.
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Traveling within the country is cheap and there are a number
of interesting places to visit within a short distance of
Madrid (Toledo is a particularly popular day trip and famous
for its beautiful architecture).
The Spanish people are noted for their hospitality and friendliness,
and therefore it is a safe and enjoyable city to visit. The
city itself is covered by an extensive underground subway
and bus network, which are very cheap and efficient and make
getting around the city simple and quick.
Being the highest capital city in Europe, Madrid enjoys a
typical continental climate, pleasant in spring and autumn,
hot in summer and cool in winter.
As there are many openings here for newly qualified teachers,
Madrid is the ideal place for taking a Spanish course.
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Adventure
in the Mountain Range
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Get ready! The adventure involves a texcursion to Ávila,
in El Tiemblo Mountain Range, with a view to the
valley Valle de Los Caídos, an important historical site
of Spain.
Enjoying this day of each other's company where besides
practising Spanish we will have a great time taking advantage
of what this beautiful mountain range offers: trips,
archaeological visits, sports, etc.
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GEOGRAPHICAL SITUATION
El Tiemblo is situated on the northern slope of the Gredos
mountain range, on a pool that extends from the foot of the
inclines of the surrounding mountains.
The southwesternly aspect is protected by the Alto de El
Mirlo, which is 1,725 meters high; the hill La Parra, which
is 1,637 meters high; the hill Encinilla, which is 1,604 meters
high; the Portacho de los Ballesteros, which is 1,305 meters
high, and shares a border with Casillas, Rozas de Puerto Real
y Navahondilla.
The river Alberche crosses its municipal area. Extensive hydraulic
building works have resulted in the creation of the reservoirs
El Burguillo, el Charco del Cura and Puente Nuevo.
The total area of the municipality of El Tiemblo is approximately
75 Km². It is flanked by Cebreros to the north and northeast;
by San Martín de Valdeiglesias to the east; by Rozas de Puerto
Real, Navahondilla y Casillas to the south, and by El Barraco
to the west. The oroghaphy of El Tiemblo has produced many
springs, streams and gorges (Venero del Resecadal, Chivitiles,
Fuente Ancha, Los Andrinos, Turmales, San Jurdón, Los Chorrancos,
El Caballo, La Yedra...), which flow into the river Alberche,
and traverse this area from northwest to southeast. It is
45 Km from Ávila and 82 Km from Madrid.
RECOMMENDED TRIPS
- Toros de Guisando. It is situated 9 Km from El
Tiemblo, next to Cañada Real, on the left bank of the stream
called Tórtolas.
- Monasterio de los Jerónimos. This monastery is
about 1 Km from the Toros de Guisando, on the side of the
hill Cerro de Guisando. It was built at the end of XIV century
and was reconstructed and enlarged in the XVI century faithful
to the Renaissance style. Place which was visited by royalty,
saints and nobles.
- Bridges: The bridges of Valsordo and Santa Yusta,
which converge at the river Alberche. The bridges Pasil
and Casilla, at the gorge called Yedra.
- Iglesia Parroquial. This parochial church is dedicated
to Nuestra Señora de la Asunción. It has a tower which dates
back to the XV century. Inside the major altarpiece enhances
the beauty of the church with a Virgin with Baby Jesus from
the XV century. It is a Ecce Homo dating back to
the beginning of XVI century and a Jesus Christ crucifix
from the same century.
- Ermita de San Antonio. This chapel is from the
Baroque period. People from other towns used to visit it,
particularly from Toledo, on their way to Ávila.
- Town Hall. The Town Hall is a neoclassically styled building
from the XVIII century.
- Hornos de las tinajas. Situated in the old part
of town, these large earthenware jar furnaces were built
at the beginning of the XIX century. They were created as
a result of the great demand of large earthenware jars at
that moment and were exported principally to Toledo and
Ciudad Real.
- Pozo de la nieve. It is situated between the peaks
of Traviés and Encinilla. It is considered a curiously built
stone building its purpose being to store snow and preserve
it for use in times of hot weather.
- El Castañar. An enchanting place full of hundred-year-old
oak, pine and chestnut trees.
- Reservoirs. In the river Alberche there are reservoirs
such as Burguillo and Charco del Cura, which were built
in the 1920's. The Burguillo reservoir is about a thousand
square kilometres. The gorge of La Yedra, which flows into
the river Alberche, has the reservoirs Linar del Rey, la
Hinchona and la Hoz del Gato. Also, in the stream of Bolso
there exists a little reservoir called Ensayo.
More
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1) The García Lorca Club has a very active social
calendar for students and professors, which includes Pub
Nights, Movie Nights, Theatre Nights, etc. (See our newsletter
for this month's event).
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2) We can offer further information on the many cultural
opportunities in Madrid, such as Museums, Botanical Gardens,
Live Flamenco Shows, Bull Fights, and of course the fabulous
and unrivaled night life that this city has to offer.
3) We can also give information on cultural visits
to Toledo, Segovia, Seville, Barcelona and other places of
interest, which you can do on the weekends.
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You are also warmly welcomed into the fun García
Lorca Club which, depending on the month, organizes the
following Fiestas: Flamenco Nights, Pub Nights, Concert
Nights, Movie and Live Theatre Nights, Casino Night, Terraza
Night and Day Trips: Golf Day, Football and Picnic in
Retiro, Bullfighting and Barbecue Day, Don Quixote Road
Trip, Segóbriga Roman city trip, The Fallas of Valencia,
The Grape Picking Party, The Celtic Iberian town of Numancia,
and on the Trail of Dinosaurs in Soria.
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As you can see, studying with us is all about learning
a lot and stopping to smell the roses!
At García Lorca, we have a family vision of studying, teaching
and enjoying ourselves.
The Club is a chance for students, teachers, office staff,
friends and family of everyone to get together and have a
great time as well as sharing experiences and making new friends.
There are two enjoyable social activities a month, where you
can practice your Spanish with students and friends.
January 19th (Fri) Casino Night
January 26th (Fri) Bowling Night
February 9th (Friday) Movie Night
February 16th (Friday) Pub Night
March 17th (Saturday) Ecological Farm Excursion
April 13th (Friday) 50's Night
April 21st (Saturday) Theatre Night
May 18th (Friday) Flamenco Night
May 27th (Sunday) Classical Music Concert
June 21st (Thursday) Terraza Night
June 23rd (Saturday) Picnic/Football Game
October 21st (Saturday) Bullfight and Barbecue Day
October 28th (Saturday) Golf Saturday
November 17th (Friday) Rock and Roll Night
November 24th (Thursday) Thanksgiving Pot Luck
December 14th (Thursday) Christmas Party
December 15th (Friday) Day Ski Trip
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