Visit Madridīs Neighborhoods and Shops

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Madrid neighborhoods can be divided into three principal districts -- Old Madrid, which holds the most sites for tourists; the new district, often with the best shops and hotels; and the periphery, which is usually ignored by visitors. Some popular neighborhoods included in this program are Salamanca, Gran Via and Paseo del Prado. We combine an intensive Spanish course with activities to give you a comprehensive view of Madrid's neighborhoods and shops. Both the popular and traditional neighborhoods will be visited along with the most modern additions to Spanish arquitecture.  A mix of history, the typical and the trendy.

Ever since Madrid's city walls came tumbling down in the 1860s, the district of Salamanca to the north, has been one of the most fashionable areas to live in Madrid. This is where all the most elegant shops are located.

Gran Via/Plaza De España is the city's main street, lined with cinemas, department stores, and the headquarters of banks and corporations. It ends at the Plaza de España, where bronze figures of Don Quixote and his faithful squire, Sancho Panza, are set in a park beside a fountain overlooked by the stark 1950’s Torre España and Edificio Europa buildings.

The Paseo del Prado is the elegant final stretch leading from Cibeles down to Atocha. Tree shaded and maturely beautiful, it's home to such incomparable city gems as the Neptune statue, la Bolsa (Stock Exchange), Ritz hotel, Museo del Prado, and Botanical Gardens.

Madrid is without doubt one of the main centers for shopping in Spain and the numerous districts provide a shoppers' paradise. Whether you are looking for Spanish fashion, antiques, art or home accessories, rest assured that Madrid will provide you with a huge choice.

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Quick Facts about Madrid Neighborhoods and Shops

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  1. Small groups: 6 to 12 participants

  2. Commencing first Monday of month (except July, August and December)

  3. Duration: 1 week

  4. 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.

  5. Accommodation placement service

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

INCLUDED

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

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

  3. Options for lodging placement service.

  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. Bilingual staff.

  10. Free Internet access at Spanish school.

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

  12. Theme activities as described

  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 MADRID NEIGHBORHOODS AND SHOPS

  • July 16 – 22, 2007

  • September 17 – 23, 2007

  • November 12 – 18, 2007

  • January 14 – 20, 2007

  • February 4 – 10, 2008

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 MADRID´S NEIGHBORHOODS AND SHOPS

1425 EUR (1909 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.