Casetas and Pinchos de Feria

On september 7th the whole Salamanca celebrated Santa María de la Vega (the Virgen de la Vega, Salamanca's patron as well as San Juan de Sahagún (we talked about in this Spanish post). 

Pinchos de la caseta Café Rúa.

Among all the activities happening during these Salamanca's Ferias y Fiestas, concerts, exhibitions and even more (you can see more in the program, in this pdf or you can get a brochure in the Tourist Office), there is one in particular all of us are waiting for.

One of the activities we love is going for pinchos at the 'casetas'. The whole city smells and offers you a wide variety of tastes. The Feria de Día is one of the greater attraction during Ferias y Fiestas: this year we can taste pinchos de feria and a drink for just 2 euros in the 99 casetas placed in different corners of Salamanca.

Pato en escabeche de naranja y salsa de arándanos,
el pincho de feria del restaurante El Bardo.

If you don't already know where to start your tapas tour, take a look at De Pinchos, a free app for smartphones with maps in which can find the casetas (like the one at the bottom of this post), all the cafés and their pinchos de feria and the rating left by other users. You can download it for free for iOS and Android. All the casetas, with their pinchos and music, will stay open until the 15th of september.

For the first time ever, this year there is a photography contest “Vive la Feria”, held on social media. To participate, you can just add the hashtag #vivelaferia to your pictures in Instagram or Twitter.

Ración de pulpo en la caseta de Galicia
(casetas regionales en el Campo San Francisco).

We also want to recommend you some must-do things: diez cosas que no deberías perderte de las Ferias y Fiestas.

Fajita de codillo confitado con salsa de manzana y miel, el pincho de feria de la caseta The Molly's Cross.

Extracurricular activities 3.08.2015 - 9.08.2015

August's just started with a lot of fun activities to keep enjoying summer.

Monday 03, 4:00 pm: Film – Let's start the week with a spanish film session to improve our Spanish.

Tuesday 04, 6:00 pm: Guided Tour – Our Spanish Teacher Nela will take us to some of the most symbolic places of Salamanca and will tell us their history.

Wednesday 05, 5:00 pm: Horse riding – We'll enjoy a horse riding through charro fields. It's going to be a great experience!

Thursday 06, 4:30 pm: Padel – We're going to play padel with our Spanish teacher Pablo, who will teach us some techniques.

Friday 07, 7:30 pm: Cinema – We will take you to the cinema to see the film you prefer on the billboard.

Saturday 08 and Sunday 09 – Would you like to go to an excursion this weekend? Come by the reception desk to check the destination available.

Please don't forget that you need to sign up for each activity at the reception desk (in order to reserve your place). The minimum number of participants required for each activity is usually three. Unless otherwise stated, the meeting point is Tía Tula school.

Try to participate in as many activities as you can; they are designed not just for you to have fun, but also to improve your knowledge of Salamanca and Spanish culture, and to put into practice the Spanish you have learnt in class.

Activities 23.03.2015 - 28.03.2015

Spring has arrived and so have a flood of Tía Tula activities! A scavenger hunt, afternoon 'pinchos', a literature workshop, a guided tour of the city and a weekend trip for next Saturday - the week is shaping up to be a busy and fun-filled seven days!

Monday 23rd, 5:00 pm: Scavenger Hunt – We will split into teams to complete a range of different tasks and activities in the centre of the city. The fastest team will win a prize! Interested? Sign up now! 
Approximate duration: 1h30min.

Tuesday 24th, 7:30 pm: Exhibition and ´'pinchos' -  Artist Paula Noidat (illustrator and photographer) presents her exhibition 'Beyond my Imagination' at El Rastrel Etic Café. Come and see her work and try a selection of vegan tapas or home-made cakes and organic coffee . 
Approximate duration: 1h.

Wednesday 25th, 4:50 pm:  – Literary Workshop. Brush up on your knowledge of contemporary Spanish literature with Montse. Come and listen to a selection of poems and literary readings. 
Approximate duration: 1h30min.

Thursday 26th, 5:20 pm: Charlamos – We will watch a short film, then discuss the ideas presented, and their relevance to current issues. Don't miss this great opportunity to practice your Spanish!  
Approximate duration: 1h30min.

Friday 27th, 6:10 pm: City Visit – A fun and interesting look at the history of various monuments and buildings around Salamanca. 
Approximate duration: 1h30min.

Saturday 28th: Weekend trip – We have a range of trips for the perfect end to the week!
Please ask our secretary for more information.

Please don't forget that you need to sign up for each activity at the reception desk (in order to reserve your place). The minimum number of participants required fro each activity is usually three. Also, unless otherwise stated, the meeting point is Tía Tula school. Lastly, if there's no price mentioned in the description, the activity is free of charge. 

Try to participate in as many activities as you can; they are designed not just for you to have fun, but also to improve your knowledge of Salamanca and Spanish culture, and to put into practice the Spanish you have learnt in class.

Activities 9.3.2015 - 14.3.2015

Spring is around the corner and you can already feel it. Enjoy the nice weather and keep practising your Spanish outside the classroom with our fun activities:

Monday 9, 6:00 pm: Monument – Come enjoy the spectacular views from the towers of La Clerecía – Scala Coeli . Approximate duration: 40 min.

Tuesday 10, 7:45 pm: Language exchange – By popular request, the language exchange is back. The perfect opportunity to meet people and improve your Spanish speaking skills. Approximate duration: 1 h 30 min

Wednesday 11, 7:30 pm: Cookery class – Do you want to surprise your friends a family with a delicious paella once you are back home? Well, the first step is to learn with a Spanish teacher ;-) Approximate duration: 1 h.

Thursday 12, 5:50 pm: Workshop: celebrations and music in Salamanca – By the always joyful Carmen, one of our teachers. Approximate duration: 1 h 15 min.

Friday 13, 7:45 pm: Tapas tour – Taste mouth-watering tapas in some of the best bars of the city centre. Approximate duration: 1 h 30 min.

Saturday 14: Excursions – Several destinations available. Further information at the reception desk. 

Please don't forget that you need to sign up for each activity at the reception desk (to reserve your place, the minimum number of participants required is usually three). Also, unless stated otherwise, the meeting point is always the same, Tía Tula school. Lastly, if there's no price mentioned with the activity, it means it is for free.

And don't hesitate to participate in as many activities as you can; they are designed not just for you to have fun (that is guaranteed) but also to improve your knowledge of Salamanca and Spanish culture, and to put into practice the Spanish you learn in class.

Activities 2.3.2015 - 7.3.2015

Let's welcome March with a week filled with interesting activities. Here is what we have in store for you:

Monday 2, 7:00 pm: Urban outdoors exhibition – Discover Barrio del Oeste, a neighbourhood turned into an open-air urban museum. Approximate duration: 1 h.

Tuesday 3, 7:00 pm: Playful guided tour – Come learn the history and legends behind some of Salamanca's most important monuments.

Approximate duration: 1h 30min.

Wednesday 4, 7:50 pm: Language exchange – What a perfect way to practise your Spanish! Join ufor an informal meeting with native speakers.

Approximate duration: 1h 30min.

Thursday 5, 2:40 pm: Fighting bulls ranch – We will visit a fighting bulls ranch. Are you brave enough to participate in an amateur bullfight? If you are up for it, you will have the chance there. Approximate duration: 4h (including transportation time).

Friday 6, 7:50 pm: Evening photography tour – Check out the best spots to take night pictures. Approximate duration: 1h.

Saturday 7: Excursions– Several destinations available. Further information at the reception desk. 

Please don't forget that you need to sign up for each activity at the reception desk (to reserve your place, the minimum number of participants required is usually three). Also, unless stated otherwise, the meeting point is always the same, Tía Tula school. Lastly, if there's no price mentioned with the activity, it means it is for free.

And don't hesitate to participate in as many activities as you can; they are designed not just for you to have fun (that is guaranteed) but also to improve your knowledge of Salamanca and Spanish culture, and to put into practice the Spanish you learn in class.

The Almond Tree Blossom Festival, what an spectacle

Next Suday, March 1st, the Almond Tree Blossom Festival will be celebrated In La Fregeneda, in the Arribes del Duero nature park, in Salamanca. The town is located 524 metres above sea level, which prevents temperatures from being extremely low throughout the year. As a result, vegetation in the area is totally different from the wheat and holm oak landscapes that we are used to see in the region and that Miguel de Unamuno described so well.

Pareja de alumnos de español de Tía Tula en La Fregeneda

The Almond Tree Blossom Festival is a traditional festivity celebrated late February - early March. The bond between Castilian and Portuguese people can be felt in this celebration. They used to cross countries via a railroad which, despite not being operative anymore, is a very popular hiking trail these days. 

The festival celebrates the short period of blossom of this kind of tree, which also announces the arrival of spring. Among other things, an almond tree is symbolically planted and literary and photographic festivals are announced. Also, in Barca de Alba, a very lively street market is held and livened up by regional dances. A perfect day in the countryside surrounded by the breathtaking beauty  of the pinky-white flowers of the almond tree.

We didn’t want to miss this celebration at Tía Tula, so we have organised a trip there. Check it out on this week’s activities post.

* The almond tree flowers close-ups were taken by our colleague Macarena López.

Activities 23.2.2015 - 1.3.2015

A bicycle tour, a Spanish conversation workshop, a seafood tapas tour... Join us for this well-rounded week!

Here is the daily programme:

Monday 23, 5:00 pm: Bicycle tour – We are going cycling around Salamanca. Don't worry if you don't own a bicycle here, you can always rent one.

Approximate duration: 1h.

Tuesday 24, 5:00 pm: Film – We will watch a great film in Spanish. An effective way to practise our language skills.

Wednesday 25, 6:50 pm: Conversation workshop – Teacher Cristina will walk you through the secrets to mastering Spanish conversation.

Approximate duration: 1h.

Thursday 26 7:30 pm: Table football – Up for a little competition? We will play table football (foosball in the States) in two teams. Who will win?

Approximate duration: 1h. 

Friday 27, 7:30 pm: Seafood bar – We will try delicious seafood tapas: octopus, squid, clams... You choose.

Approximate duration: 1h30min.

Saturday 28: Excursions – Toledo, Segovia, Ávila o Madrid. Take your pick.

Don't forget to sign up by Wednesday at 2 pm.

Sunday 1: Excursion – Almond trees are blooming. Come with us to the Almond Tree Party and enjoy this natural spectacle of a breathtaking beauty.

Don't forget to sign up by Wednesday at 2 pm.

Please don't forget that you need to sign up for each activity at the reception desk (to reserve your place, the minimum number of participants required is usually three). Also, unless stated otherwise, the meeting point is always the same, Tía Tula school. Lastly, if there's no price mentioned with the activity, it means it is for free.

And don't hesitate to participate in as many activities as you can; they are designed not just for you to have fun (that is guaranteed) but also to improve your knowledge of Salamanca and Spanish culture, and to put into practice the Spanish you learn in class.

Activities 16.2.2015 - 21.2.2015

We hope you are not too tired after the Carnival celebrations because we have planned really fun after-school activities for this week for you to practise your Spanish. Check them out:

Monday 16, 4:00 pm: Visit to a convent– Come discover Las Claras convent. We will visit its museum and we will admire the views. Approximate duration: 1 h.

Tuesday 17, 5:00 pm: Salamanca Spanish Challenge– Up for a challenge? Join our game. In teams, you will have to face different challenges around the city centre. There will be a prize for the winner! Approximate duration: 1 h 30 min.

Wednesday 18, 7:30 pm: Cookery class – Completely recovered (she was ill last week), our teacher will turn you into a master of the art of cooking croquetas. Approximate duration: 1 h.

Thursday 19, 5:50 pm: Songs– Teacher Elena will walk us through the most important Spanish songs of the 80s. And, of course, we will sing them! Approximate duration: 1 h.

Friday 20, 7:00 pm: Tapas tour – Don't miss out this tour where you will get the chance to taste delicious tapas. Approximate duration: 1 h 30 min.

Saturday 21: Excursions – Oporto, Toledo, Sevilla, Granada… You choose. Ask at the reception desk for help to plan your weekend trip.

Please don't forget that you need to sign up for each activity at the reception desk (to reserve your place, the minimum number of participants required is usually three). Also, unless stated otherwise, the meeting point is always the same, Tía Tula school. Lastly, if there's no price mentioned with the activity, it means it is for free.

And don't hesitate to participate in as many activities as you can; they are designed not just for you to have fun (that is guaranteed) but also to improve your knowledge of Salamanca and Spanish culture, and to put into practice the Spanish you learn in class.

Activities 9.2.2015 - 14.2.2015

We are having a costume party this week! But there's more. Here are the activities we have in store for you:

Monday 09, 5:30 pm: Chocolate con churros – This afternoon we are headed to Cafetería El Valor for a delicious treat. Have you already tried chocolate con churros (hot chocolate with a fried dough)? You cannot miss it!

Approximate duration: 1 h.

Tuesday 10, 5:15 pm: Visit to El Cielo de Salamanca (Salamanca's sky) – El Cielo de Salamanca is an exquisite mural painting. We will learn more and go see it with one of Tía Tula's teachers, Alicia.

Approximate duration: 1 h.

Wednesday 11, 7:30 pm: Cookery class – This week we will learn how to cook croquetas (yummy!). Yes, you guessed right: we will also eat them.

Approximate duration: 1 h.

Thursday 12, 5:00 pm: Guided tour – A member of the staff will take you for a tour around the Old City and they will tell you about the history of the main monuments.

Approximate duration: 1 h. 

Friday 13, 7:30 pm: Costume party – Carnival starts and we are celebrating it with a great party at Tía Tula. Don't forget to bring your costume!

Approximate duration: 1 h 30 min.

Saturday 14: Excursions – Are you in the mood for a weekend trip? Oporto, Cádiz's carnival, Ciudad Rodrigo's carnival... You choose. Further information at the reception desk.

 

Please don't forget that you need to sign up for each activity at the reception desk (to reserve your place, the minimum number of participants required is usually three). Also, unless stated otherwise, the meeting point is always the same, Tía Tula school. Lastly, if there's no price mentioned with the activity, it means it is for free.

And don't hesitate to participate in as many activities as you can; they are designed not just for you to have fun (that is guaranteed) but also to improve your knowledge of Salamanca and Spanish culture, and to put into practice the Spanish you learn in class.

Activities 2.2.2015 - 7.2.2015

Let's welcome February with these fun extracurricular activities:

Monday 02, 5:00 pm: Film– We'll watch a Spanish film to practise our listening and comprehension skills.

Tuesday 03, 4:50 pm: Visit to a museum – We will visit the Automobile Museum (Museo de la Historia de la Automoción), which shows a permanent exhibition with more than 90 cars that explores the changes in their design. It also hosts a temporary exhibition on the history of scooters in Spain. Approximate duration: 1 h.

Wednesday 04, 5:00 pm: Film– At our students' request, we will have another film session today.

Thursday 05, 3:45 pm: Zumba lesson – We're looking forward to this zumba lesson. The teacher will be our very own Lourdes (also a Spanish teacher at Tía Tula, Colegio de Español). Approximate duration: 1 h.

Friday 06, 7:45 pm: Language exchange – We will go to a bar and have a language exchange between Spanish speaking students and foreign students. Come join us in this amazing opportunity to improve your Spanish. Approximate duration: 1 h.

Saturday 07: Excursion –Several destinations available for a weekend trip. Ask at the reception desk and sign up by Wednesday at 2 pm.

Please don't forget that you need to sign up for each activity at the reception desk (to reserve your place, the minimum number of participants required is usually three). Also, unless stated otherwise, the meeting point is always the same, Tía Tula school. Lastly, if there's no price mentioned with the activity, it means it is for free.

And don't hesitate to participate in as many activities as you can; they are designed not just for you to have fun (that is guaranteed) but also to improve your knowledge of Salamanca and Spanish culture, and to put into practice the Spanish you learn in class.

Activities 26.1.2015 - 31.1.2015

Don't miss out a very special event among this week's activities: on Friday Tía Tula, Colegio de Español sponsors a solidary event in favour of the Food Bank (we will tell you more about it tomorrow).

Here is this week's programme:

Monday 26, 17:00: The Cave of Salamanca - Come join us for a vist to the Cave of Salamanca and its legend. Approximate duration: 40 min.

Tuesday 27, 19:45: Evening photography tour - Our colleague Ana will show the best spots to take pictures in Salamanca. Approximate duration: 1 h.

Wednesday 28, 19:30: Cookery class - After this week's class we will master the art of cooking tortilla de patata (Spanish omelette). Approximate duration: 1 h.

Thursday 29, 19:20: Microtheatre - We will enjoy a 15-minute theatre play at La Malhablada. Approximate duration: 30 min.

Friday 30, 19:00: Solidary event - Poetry, theatre and music will meet at Gala Solidaria en favor del Banco de Alimentos, a solidary event in favour of the Food Bank with the participation of personalities from Salamanca's cultural scene_ poets, musicians, photographers... The event will be held in Centro Julián Sánchez "El Charro".

Saturday 31: Excursion - Several destinations to choose from for a weekend or day trip. Ask at the reception desk and don't forget to sign up by Wednesday.

Please don't forget that you need to sign up for each activity at the reception desk (to reserve your place, the minimum number of participants required is usually three). Also, unless stated otherwise, the meeting point is always the same, Tía Tula school. Lastly, if there's no price mentioned with the activity, it means it is for free.

And don't hesitate to participate in as many activities as you can; they are designed not just for you to have fun (that is guaranteed) but also to improve your knowledge of Salamanca and Spanish culture, and to put into practice the Spanish you learn in class.

Activities 19.1.2015 - 24.1.2015

This week you will have the chance to contemplate a spectacular view over the city from the towers of La Clerecía, learn how to cook paella and converse with Spaniards in a relaxed ambiance in a language exchange. But there is more. Check all the activities we have prepared:

Monday 19, 17:00: Monument Scala Coeli: We will climb the towers of La Clerecía to delight ourselves with its spectacular panoramic views over Salamanca. Approximate duration: 45 min.

Tuesday 20, 18:30: Cookery class – We will learn how to cook a delicious paella. Approximate duration: 1 h.

Wednesday 21, 18:15: Cinema – Come with us to Cines Van Dyck to enjoy a film of your choosing at a reduced rate. Duration depends on the film you choose.

Thursday 22, 18:50: Exhibition - We will visit the exhibition "Destierro/Des-cielo. Unamuno, de París a la República. 1924-1930" on the famous writer Unamuno, very connected to Salamanca. Approximate duration: 45 min.

Friday 23, 19:45: Language exchange - Practise the Spanish you have learnt in class at our language exchange. We will go to a bar where you will meet Spaniards who are learning English. Approximate duration: 1 h.

Saturday 24: Excursion - Sevilla, Granada or Portugal, which one do you prefer? Further information at the reception desk. Don't forget to sign up by 14 h on Wednesday.

Please don't forget that you need to sign up for each activity at the reception desk (to reserve your place, the minimum number of participants required is usually three). Also, unless stated otherwise, the meeting point is always the same, Tía Tula school. Lastly, if there's no price mentioned with the activity, it means it is for free.

And don't hesitate to participate in as many activities as you can; they are designed not just for you to have fun (that is guaranteed) but also to improve your knowledge of Salamanca and Spanish culture, and to put into practice the Spanish you learn in class.

Activities 12.1.2015 - 17.1.2015

Don't let the winter scare you, there are plenty of things to do in Salamanca also this time of the year. Continue to practise your Spanish after class in our activities. Here is what we have in store for you this week:

Monday 12, 19:00: Cards –Today we are going to play chinchón, a traditional Spanish card game. Approximate duration: 1 h.

Tuesday 13, 17:00: Guided tour - Come join us for a guided tour around the historical city. A member of the staff will provide you with details on the history of the city and its monuments. Approximate duration: 1 h.

Wednesday 14, 19:40: Literary event - Writer Reynaldo Lugo Mendoza will talk about his artistic career, his influences and the meaning of his work at Teatro Liceo. Approximate duration: 1 h 30 min

Thursday 15, 17:45: Indoor swimming pool– We are heading to the indoor swimming pool at La Alamedilla for a swim. Don't forget to bring your swimsuit, your swim cap, your flip-flops, your towel and your swimming skills ;-) Approximate duration: 1 h 30 min

Friday 16, 17:00: Film – Spanish cinema evening to continue practising your Spanish listening and comprehension skills.

Saturday 17: Excursion – There are several destinations available in case you want to go on a trip during the weekend. For more information please ask at the reception desk.Please, do not forget to sign up by 2 pm on Wednesday.

Please don't forget that you need to sign up for each activity at the reception desk (to reserve your place, the minimum number of participants required is usually three). Also, unless stated otherwise, the meeting point is always the same, Tía Tula school. Lastly, if there's no price mentioned with the activity, it means it is for free.

And don't hesitate to participate in as many activities as you can; they are designed not just for you to have fun (that is guaranteed) but also to improve your knowledge of Salamanca and Spanish culture, and to put into practice the Spanish you learn in class.

Activities 16/06-22/06

Do you want to cool a little in the swimming pool and then lie in the sun? You have such opportunity and there is no need to go far from city. Are you interested to know more about Salamanca, let’s go on Tuesday and you’ll discover something new! And don’t forget to try a wide variety of tapas on Thursday. On Friday we are going to mini theater and I promise it will be incredible. In the weekends you have two excursions (with the Maria Angeles company) for any taste. All the best!

Monday 16, 16.00: Pool - spend the afternoon in the one of the city swimming pools. Swimming and playing cards. Approximate duration: 3 hours. (Price: € 3.35).

Tuesday 17, 19.00: Guided tour - Someone from the school will accompany us to visit the most important monuments of the city while telling its story. Aproxiamda Duration: 1h.

Wednesday 18, 17.00: Boat Ride - We will take a boat ride on the River Tormes (pedal boats or rowing). Approximate duration: 1h. (Price: 3,50 €).

Thursday 19, 19.00: Taste Tapas - Paella, Spanish (potato) omelet, Galician pasty… different taste typical tapas in Spain. Minimum 10 people for the activity. Approximate duration: 1h (price: 5 €).

Friday 20, 19:30: Mini-theater - We will approach the area of  La Malhablada for watching mini theater scenes in Spanish. Approximate length: 30min. (Price: 3 €).

Saturday 21: Excursion - visit the cities of the border with Maria Angeles company. You must sign up before the 19th Thursday of June (For more information ask secretary).

Sunday 22: Excursion - We go to the beach in Aveiro (Portugal) with the company María Angeles. You must sign  up before the 19th Thursday of June. (For more information ask secretary).

Remember to sign up for the activity at the reception beforehand (the minimum number of people needed for each activity is 3). If the cost is not stated then the activity is free. We recommend that our students participate in the activities so they can get to know other students in the school, so they can broaden their knowledge of Spanish culture and to practice and improve their Spanish in a fun way.

Activities 02/06-07/06

Oh! At last, we have a nice weather! This week is full of fun and entertaining activities to do! You can combine two things in one time like eating ice-cream and buying something in the open market. If you addicted to the cars you should visit the exhibition which dedicated to vehicles. For an art-loving you can also see the streets of graphic art in Salamanca. To try a lot of seafood in the Paco´s grocery you may in Thursday. And as a great ending of the week you can choose between Santiago or Arribes del Duero Natural Park. Disfrutad)

Monday  02, 17.30 – ICE-CREAM+FLEA MARKET 

Will buy an ice-cream at the famous ice-cream parlour “Novelty” and there we will see the market in the square of Bandos. 

Location: Tía Tula. Price: 2-3 €.

Approximate Time: 45 min

Tuesday 03, 17.00 – AUTOMOTIVE  MUSEUM 

A permanent exhibition with more than 90 vehicles on display, allowing us to follow the evolution of automotive design since the first attempts of mechanization in the first century B.C. to the present.

Meeting point: Tia Tula - Approximate duration: 1h

Wednesday 04, 17.30 – URBAN EXPOSURE

Let's take a walk through the streets of the west area to see the different urban projects. Young people decorated garages and roller blinds and some elements of street furniture. Make a montage with photos you will do to place it on the Tia Tula Facebook.

Meeting point: Tia Tula - Approximate duration: 1h

Thursday 05, 20.00 – PULPERIA

Octopus, mussels, prawns ... a variety of seafood that can be taken in the grocery Paco. 

Price: ≈6€  Meeting point: Tia Tula - Approximate duration: 1h

Friday 06, 21.00 - TALES FOR ADULTS

Maria Fraile: stories of Eve and other moons. In the place Al_Margen. 

Price: € 4 (anticipatory) or 6 € (box office) 

Meeting point: Tia Tula.  Approximate duration: 1.30

Saturday 07- EXCURSION

SANTIAGO / Lisbon, Sintra and Cascais (to choose with the company Viamar) 

Arribes del Duero Natural Park (with SmartAdvices agency) 

You need join before the 5th June on THURSDAY. 

For more information ask at secretariat.

Remember to sign up for the activity at the reception beforehand (the minimum number of people needed for each activity is 3). If the cost is not stated then the activity is free. We recommend that our students participate in the activities so they can get to know other students in the school, so they can broaden their knowledge of Spanish culture and to practice and improve their Spanish in a fun way.

Activities 26/05-30/05

After unanxious weekends let’s start our week in a historical, mystical tone in the House of Shells. If you haven’t watched the movie from the Black Cycle you still can do it. In a Wednesday you can take part in a cooking class and enjoy typical Valencia dish. And by the end of the week we’ll have tapas tour. Have a nice week.

Monday 26, 17.30 – CASA DE LAS CONCHAS

Come to meet legend of the Casa de las Conchas and gain of exposure to see that you have on the first floor. 

Location: Tia Tula - Approximate duration: 45min.

Tuesday 27, 19.45 - Plenilunio by  Imanol Uribe (2000). Cycle "Black Cinema" at the Lyceum Theatre (in Spanish). Price: € 1.20

Meeting point: Tia Tula - Movie length: 111min

Wednesday  28, 19.00 - COOKING CLASS 

FIDEUA + 1 Tapa

You're going to learn how to make fideua (typical Valencia dish) with tapa and then eat them all. 

Price: 6 € 

Meeting point: Tia Tula - Approximate duration: 1h

Thursday  29, 17.30 – EXCURSION + degustation

Guided tour with tasting craft beer  "HELMANTICA".

You should sign up in the secretariat till 2o´clock on the Tuesday.

Price: 6 € 

Meeting point: Tia Tula - Approximate duration: 1h

Friday  30, 20.00 - TAPAS ROUTE

We´ll end the week with a different route tapas bars in the center of town to taste the most typical snacks.

Price: + - € 6 

Meeting point: Tia Tula - Approximate duration: 1:30

Remember to sign up for the activity at the reception beforehand (the minimum number of people needed for each activity is 3). If the cost is not stated then the activity is free. We recommend that our students participate in the activities so they can get to know other students in the school, so they can broaden their knowledge of Spanish culture and to practice and improve their Spanish in a fun way.

Activities 19/05-24/05

Although the bad weather that has been forecasted for this week, we won’t stop eating ice-cream, watching films or trying hand-made paella. And at the end of the week you can go to Santander with Viamar Company or celebrate the summer arrival with Tia Tula.                                                   

Monday 19, 18.00 - Garden of “Calixto and Melibea”. Get to know the story of the Garden of Salamanca and enjoy its fantastic views.

Location: Tia Tula. Duration: 1h.

Tuesday 20, 19.45 -”Devil in a Blue Dress” (1995) by Carl Franklin. Cycle "Black Cinema" at the Lyceum Theatre. In OV with Spanish subtitles. 

Price: € 1.20

Meeting point: Tia Tula. Movie length: 102min.

Wednesday 21, 17.30 -  ICE-CREAM + MUSEUM OF FLOUR. 

We will buy an ice cream at the famous ice-cream café “Novelty”. Then we’re going to see the old mill of the nineteenth century (near the river) where you can see ancient machines for making flour.

Price: only your ice-cream

Meeting point: Tia Tula - Approximate duration: 1h

Thursday 22, 19.00 - COOKING CLASS.

Paella + 1 Tapa

We’ll go to watch how to make a Paella and you're going to learn to do tapas and then eat them.

Price: 6 € 

Meeting point: Tia Tula - Approximate duration: 1h.

Friday 23, 19.00- Party.

We’ll make a celebration party on the occasion of arrival the warm weather in Tia Tula. Karaoke and snacks with Sangria will wait for you.

We’re looking forward to seeing you here! 

Location: Tia Tula - Approximate duration: 1:30

Saturday 24,-EXCURSION. 

We’re going to SANTANDER with Viamar company.

You must sign before Thursday 22, of May. 

For more information ask at the secretary’s office.

Remember to sign up for the activity at the reception beforehand (the minimum number of people needed for each activity is 3). If the cost is not stated then the activity is free. We recommend that our students participate in the activities so they can get to know other students in the school, so they can broaden their knowledge of Spanish culture and to practice and improve their Spanish in a fun way.

Activities 21/04 - 27/04

This week we offer next to our weekly activities a trip to Sevilla with the company Viamar. For those who have never been to Sevilla, I definitely recommend you to go. This city is wondeful, to read more about our experiences before: READ ME .

Monday 21, 17:00 ¿Should we barter? We will give a bit of sugar to each group and through barter with traders or people on the street, each group should come back with the best possible exchange. Location: Tía Tula - Approximate duration: 2 hours

Tuesday 22, 16:00 Basketbal or soccer - if the weather allows us. Meeting point: Tia Tula - Approximate duration: 2 hours

Wednesday 23, Holiday: Feast of the Castilla y León Autonomous Community 

It is also the day of the book, step by the Plaza Mayor and lose yourself in a book you like ...

Thursday 24, 18:00 Exposition - "Vices and Temptations Student" - Sample, dim, darker habits of college life in the sixteenth century Salamanca Sky Room, in the Court of Schools. Meeting point: Tia Tula - Approximate duration: 1h

Friday 25, 20:00 Tapas route - To celebrate the week of Tapas, Castilla y Leon, we're going to try in the "El corrillo", the "Don Mauro" and "Tentazion" who made special tapas ​​for the occasion. Price: € 1,50 per piece. Meeting point: Tia Tula - Approximate duration: 1:30

Saturday 26, Sevilla - with the company Viamar. (one night-trip: 75€ included: guide, breakfast)

Remember to sign up for the activity at the reception beforehand (the minimum number of people needed for each activity is 3). If the cost is not stated then the activity is free. We recommend that our students participate in the activities so they can get to know other students in the school, so they can broaden their knowledge of Spanish culture and to practice and improve their Spanish in a fun way.