Legends of Granada

The city of Granada is full of charming corners that have given rise to countless legends, some real and others that come from generation to generation for years and it has not been possible to verify if they are real or not, but all of them legends that we are immersed in other times and cultures.

In this section, from Imsol, we intend to become a participant in these various legends, and enjoy both of them as we are contándotelas.

La leyenda de las 3 culturas - Leyendas de Granada

The legend of Three Cultures

28 March, 2018

It is said that in Granada 3 cultures coexited due to the fact that we can visit different quarters throughout the city.
Is that true?

de donde proviene el nombre de paseo de los tristes

Origin of the name “Paseo de los Tristes”

21 November, 2017

If we talk about the history of Paseo Padre Manjón probably nobody will knows what we are referring to. Citizens of Granada know the place as Paseo de los Tristes.

The origin of the name “Alhambra”.

17 October, 2017

Because of this multitude of cultures it is very difficult to understand the real origin of “Alhambra”.

The legend of the King of the Silence

27 July, 2017

Do you know where the name of peak “Mulhacén” comes from? Muley Hacén was a King of Granada who knew to appreciate beauty and became the king of the silence.

The legend of the walled balcony of Casa de Castril

22 November, 2016

In the Carrera del Darro, between the hills of the Alhambra and Granada district Albaicín, is a landmark of a Renaissance palace built in 1539, the Casa de Castril. This building, former home of the Archaeological Museum, contains one of the most nostalgic legends of Granada city. Today we want to share it with all…

The legend of the sun clock

In previous publications we have told several legends about the Alhambra in Granada, including the legend of the young man and the Falcon or the legend of the Courtyard of the Lions. Today we want to share with you the legend of the Clock of the Sun. This legend is based on the capture of…

The legend of the Rose of the Alhambra

Do you like the legends of Granada? We suggest you one of the stories written by Washington Irving: the legend of “La Rosa de la Alhambra”. Reading it you will enjoy even more your walks in Granada. The King Mohamed “The southpaw” was strolling through the Sierra, when he met a detachment with prisoners. Among them, a young girl,…

The legend of the palace of the lions

As on other occasions, we rescued a legend of the Alhambra in Granada to encourage you in your visits around the city. In this case, the Palace of the Lions, is the most known and admired of the enclosure of nazari for his great wealth decorative. This legend revolves around the Princess Zaira, who arrived…

The legend of the Gate of Justice

Travelers wishing to experience the beauty of the Alhambra can´t stop reading the various legends of Granada that remains in the collective memory. Today we review the legend of the Gate of Justice, one of the four entrances to Nazari set. If we reached the door step of the Justice door, we will see two…

The legend of the Boy and the Hawk

We go back to the time of the Reconquest to remind one of the legends of Granada which is more known. It belongs to the series of stories of the Alhambra and relates to the legend of “The three princesses” that we’d pick up from a previous article. By that then, the Kings and noble…

Course feedback – Spanish school in Granada – Michael Barrett

"The school was very good. I have met a lot of sympathic people again, teachers and students, in a nice...

2014-06-05T11:51:47+00:00

"The school was very good. I have met a lot of sympathic people again, teachers and students, in a nice environment. I also worked a lot and I think that I made a lot of progress. I started with speaking a little bit of Spanish for the first time. I have to continue study Spanish in France. I will come back another day to finish where I started. I loved Granada. The city was very well with a lot of history and culture. I visited the Alhambra en Albaícin and both were magnificent. I also went to Sierra Nevada, I skied a little but, but the weather was bad. I have to return another time to see the mountaint with the sun and the blue sky. I also went to Malaga and Marbella in the weekends with my car and it was a marvelous weekend. I visited the old town of Marbella and the old town of Mijas aswell. Those two are very beautiful. I especially loved the nightlife and Tapasbars of Granada. Every night I went to the bars. I drank Spanish beer and eated tapas, ham, cheese, tortillas, pealles etc. The environment in the bars was perfect.

https://www.inmsol.com/testimonials/feedback-spaanse-cursus-michael-barrett/

Course feedback – Spanish school in Granada – Laura Mozota

"After I finished my degree in Hispanish Philology in Barcelona, I decided to specialize myself in teaching Spanish as a...

2014-06-05T10:48:06+00:00

"After I finished my degree in Hispanish Philology in Barcelona, I decided to specialize myself in teaching Spanish as a foreign language. I got information from different Institutes who provided courses for teachers and I chose to study at Imsol, because it´s an accredited centre for Instituto Cervantes, also satisfying high level standards. The guarantee that the training would be profesional convinced me to move from Barcelona to Granada. Also, Imsol is located in the heart of the city centre that captured me from the first moment; Granada is a magical enclave, where the study becomes pleasent, the whole city is surrounded by culture and history, of art and bohemian. My experience with Inmsol was unbeatable, And It will keep one of the best memories of my life in Andalusia. The course that I carried out also opened me doors to work as a teacher. In fact I was able to work as a teacher in one of the most presticious school in Andalusia with this diploma. Thanks a lot for your professionality and humanity, a big hug for everyone who makes Imsol such a great school. Laura Mozota Martínez"

https://www.inmsol.com/testimonials/course-feedback-spanish-school-granada-laura-mozota/

Course feedback – Spanish school in Granada – Ozan Ergun

"When I went to the course, I couldn´t speak Spanish, but during the course I started to speak Spanish and...

2014-06-05T07:51:08+00:00

"When I went to the course, I couldn´t speak Spanish, but during the course I started to speak Spanish and I felt better. The classes were very funny. During the course, we learned Spanish through games, excursions etc. The teachers are very profesional, they are very good with students and helped us a lot. The school has a central location and is close to the beach. It´s better to learn Spanish in Spain, because you have to speak Spanish here, no one can speak your language, this is the reason why you advance your level very fast. I like Spain very much and I like to come here another year again".

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Course feedback – Spanish school in Granada – Gabriel Spinelli Salaro

"Be in Granada and know the Alhambre were realizations of my dream, but not as important as the fact of...

2014-06-05T10:11:18+00:00

"Be in Granada and know the Alhambre were realizations of my dream, but not as important as the fact of passing 2 offical exams (one about business and one about tourism). I will never forget the kindness of many Granadians and the Imsol team, they were always friendly and thouhtfull. I could share many information about my city (Santos) and my country (Brazil). Everyone at Inmsol is wonderfully professional. One more time "Muchos Gracias". Greetings from Brazil, Gabriel".

https://www.inmsol.com/testimonials/course-feedback-spanish-school-granada-gabriel-spinelli-salaro/

Course feedback – Spanish school in Granada – Betül Ünsever

"I stayed in Granada for 4 months. I admire the city and the school. The teachers are very good and...

2014-06-09T09:41:41+00:00

"I stayed in Granada for 4 months. I admire the city and the school. The teachers are very good and are good trained. When I went to the school, I couldnñt speak Spanish, after 4 months of training I learned very well. I didn´t think I could learn a language in 4 months, but it´s possible in the school, thank you for everything teachers. The classes are playful and fun. The books that you need can be obtain at the school. There are a lot of films and books, which you can bring to your home and watch. They also organise trips to other cities. There are lessons with free additional. One time a week there are lessons about art, cinema, historie. The teachers helps us with every subject. I met people from different countries. I did not need to visit other cities, because the world seems to be Granada, people can find the world in Granada. I would go back there again. They welcomed me very well the first day and, although i did not know Spanish, I didn´t had any problems. I could say so much more, but in generel everything was perfect. My advise is to stay longer to get to know the Spanish culture"

https://www.inmsol.com/testimonials/course-feedback-spanish-school-granada-betul-unsever-2/

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