Visit Almodovar's Madrid

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If there was an Oscar for best location, Pedro Almodóvar's Madrid would be firm favourite. Now film fans can tour the director's hot spots.


plusabroad offers study abroad Spanish language courses with guided walks through Almodovar's Madrid. Participants visit Almodovar´s most famous movie locations and experience the city he portrays. You will participate in a tour of the director's favourite haunts; viewing of 3 of his movies from different periods and partake in a subsequent discussion of the film with an expert. Go on an excursion to La Mancha and visit the village where Almodovar filmed the movie "Volver"; attend a lecture by people from the cinema world.

museo del prado plaza mayor

Quick Facts about Almodovar´s Madrid

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  1. Small groups: 6 to 12 participants

  2. Duration: 1 week

  3. No language requirement. We offer 8 levels of language classes from complete beginners to composition classes for advanced speakers. Most of our staff is bilingual.

  4. Accommodation options

  5. Designed for active travellers who prefer around 50/50 organized activities with free time

el madrid de almodovar


INCLUDED IN ALMODOVAR´S MADRID PROGRAM

  1. Transfers from and to Madrid’s Barajas airport.

  2. 50/50 balance between organized activities and time to explore on your own.

  3. We can provide you with a variety of lodging options.

  4. One week intensive study abroad language course from 9:30 to 1 pm daily in Madrid based up-market (20 classes). Classes are given by a quality-certified international language school.

  5. Full-coverage health and accident insurance.

  6. Orientation pack and information pack.

  7. One group cultural activity (concert, excursion, exhibition, et al).

  8. Optional cultural activities coordinator for those who want more or can't get enough, with free and small fee activities.

  9. Theme activities as described.

  10. Bilingual staff.

  11. Free Internet access at Spanish school.

  12. Testing, materials, certificates, value-added taxes.

  13. Low bureaucracy.

Not included: Transportation (except transfers), normal meals, communication costs personal expenses and lodging costs.

If the minimum number of participants is not covered we will join our group with another to guarantee participation.


START DATES OF VISIT ALMODOVAR´S MADRID PROGRAM

  • May 14 – 20, 2007

  • July 2 – 8, 2007

  • November 5 – 11, 2007

  • February 11 – 17, 2008

  • April 7 – 13, 2008

STUDY ABROAD SPANISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

There is no Spanish language requirement. You can participate in this program with no Spanish. We offer 8 levels of language classes from complete beginners to composition classes for advanced speakers. Most of our staff is bilingual. For more information see study abroad Spanish language courses.


COST PER PERSON FOR ALMODOVAR´S MADRID PROGRAM

1525 EUR (2039 USD) for 1 week 20 lessons + list of included items mentioned above.

Payment is in euros. Dollar amounts are approximate and may fluctuate with daily exchange rates. All itineraries and prices are subject to change. Full payment is due before arrival. There is a 50 euros surcharge for payments made after arrival.

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Note: Inquire about discounts for groups of 8 or more. Payment is in euros. Dollar amounts are approximate and may fluctuate with daily exchange rates. All itineraries and prices are subject to change. Full payment is due before arrival. There is a 50 euros surcharge for payments made after arrival.