Our
activities
We
have a complete programme for the afternoons.
Optional
activities
Students may take other courses in addition to their Spanish studies,
such as dance, guitar, aerobics and golf at cost price. Please
note that while these courses may be booked through the school, they
are arranged by other companies/organizations.
Discovering
the City
The Ibero-Roman City of Lucentum.-
There’s nothing like going back to the origins of
a city to understand its present-day features, so a visit to the hill
known as Tossal de Manises facing Albufereta Beach is a must, especially
if you are interested in archaeology.
The Island of Tabarca.-
Located eleven miles south of Alicante, this guitar-shaped
island is actually a geographical prolongation of Cape Santa Pola with a
total area of 30 hectares, a length of 1800m and a maximum width of 450m.
The
Harbour.-
What would this city be without its harbour? The harbour has
been the strength of its economy for centuries, sending native products
abroad and bringing in merchandise from other countries
The
Old Quarter.-
Now it is time to
get acquainted with the older part of Alicante, the part of the city
that really inspires visitors because of its traditions and heritage,
far removed from the modern, dynamic area looking out to the sea.
Surrounding Towns.-
Flanking the city limits, and in many places fusing into the city, there
are a series of residential areas and satellite towns, the largest of
which is an industrial area called San Vicente del Raspeig, where the
university is located, followed by San Juan de Alicante, populated with
residential areas and shopping centres. A town called Mutxamel shares
Alicante’s fertile orchard, as do the villages of Villafranqueza and Tángel,
still preserving the rural taste of former days despite their new
residential complexes.
El Campello is notably tourist-oriented due to its coastal location and
its many kilometres of beaches and cliff faces.
Guided
Visits
Churches
and Temples: Iglesia de Santa María, Catedral de San Nicolás de
Bari, Monasteriod e Santa Faz,
Museums: Museo Arqueológico Provincial, Col-lecció Capa, La
Asegurada, Pozos de Garrigós, Museo de Belenes.
Civic Monuments and buildings: Castillo de Santa Barbara,
Ayuntamiento, castillo e sna Fernando, Panteón de Quijano, Casa de la
Asegurada, Plaza de Toros, Teatro Principal, Casa de las Brujas and
several palaces.
Parks: Parque Canalejas, El Palmeral, Monte Tossal Theme
Park, Explanada de España, Parque de Lo Morant
Culture,
Art and Festivities.
Alicante’s cultural
and artistic activities are very frequent throughout the year.
Some of teh festivities that take place specially during the summer
months are. Medieval Market, Summer Festival, Castle Evenings,
International Contemporary Music Festival, Comtemporary Spanish Theatre
Festival, International Puppet Festival.
Golf
You can practice golf after school. There are
plenty of golf courses to choose from. The Alicante Golf Club, designed
by Seve Ballesteros, is located on Playa de San Juan, and there are
three other options in the environs: “El Plantío” in Bacarot, a
satellite town outside Alicante, “Club Bonalba” in Mutxamel, and
“Alenda” on the Madrid road in the town of Montforte del Cid
Sailing
Alicante is a priviliged city. The sea is one of its main treasures. The
inner area of the harbour is the site of the Alicante Sports Marina and
the Royal Regatta Club. The latter has a smaller port area near the
skeet shooting range. Along Albufereta Beach is the Costa Blanca Yacht
Club.
