As a complement to our Spanish classes for foreigners in Madrid and to receive at the weekend, on Fridays in Luis Vives Spanish school we make fun activities in which all our students want and can participate.
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Every Friday at 12:00 we carry out a different activity that allows students to get to know Spanish culture and receive the weekend with good vibes. our teachers They accompany students in all activities and visits. We try to make them universal activities, so that all our students can attend and many times they are the ones who decide what they want to do. Do you have any suggestion? Write us!
Activities December 2023
For the month of December, we have scheduled the following activities:
Madrid Craft Fair
Friday December 1
We will take a walk through the artisan market of the Community of Madrid, where we can see a wide variety of artisan trades such as ceramists, potters, costume jewelers, leather craftsmen, engravers, jewelers and goldsmiths among others. And why not? Maybe we'll find some gifts for Christmas.
Price: free.
Plaza Mayor Market + Bethlehem
Friday December 15
We will approach the Plaza Mayor for a short walk to enjoy its popular Christmas market, the oldest and most traditional in the city. Then we go to the Real Casa de Correos to see the traditional Christmas Nativity Scene of the Community of Madrid.
Price: free.
Christmas in Plaza de España
Friday December 22
Once again this year, a new edition of “The Christmas”. A Christmas market with ice skating rink, craft and food stalls. It is dedicated to one of the most classic Christmas stories: The Nutcracker. A magical world created in the heart of Madrid. And if you like ice skating, you will have the opportunity to do so on one of the largest rinks in Madrid and under the emblematic Christmas tree.
Price: free (entrance to the skating rink: €8 approx.)
If you are interested in signing up for any of them, tell your teacher or the secretary.
Outdoor activities
For good weather days the activities take place outdoor:
Roof of the Circle of Fine Arts
Roof of the Circle of Fine Arts
Visit with teachers and students the roof of the Círculo de Bellas Artes, from where you can enjoy one of the best views of Madrid while you have a drink.
Recommended age: any.
Indicative price: 5 euros.
Emblematic neighborhoods of Madrid
Emblematic neighborhoods of Madrid
Visit the most famous and charming neighborhoods of Madrid. The Justicia neighborhood, the Madrid de los Austrias, the Literary neighborhood, Lavapiés... Walk its streets and have a drink in its most famous establishments.
Recommended age: any.
Indicative price: 5 euros.
Gardens and parks of Madrid
Gardens and parks of Madrid
Visit the most beautiful gardens and natural environments in the city: the Quinta de los Molinos, the Temple of Debod, the Botanical Garden, the Retiro.
Recommended age: any.
Indicative price: some places are free, others have a price of no more than €10.
Famous markets of Madrid
Famous markets of Madrid
tour the most important markets from Madrid. Let yourself be carried away by her joy and bustle. The San Antón market, the San Miguel market, the Rastro and its surroundings, etc.
Recommended age: any.
Indicative price: 5 euros.
Tapas routes through Madrid
Tapas routes through Madrid
have some beers and enjoy our different routes of the famous Madrid tapas, while you get to know the different neighborhoods of Madrid in a different way.
Recommended age: from 18 years.
Indicative price: 10 euros.
Tourist places of interest
Tourist places of interest
Visit tourist places of interest: the Puerta de Alcalá, the Cibeles, the Plaza Mayor... You can't leave Madrid without having visited them all!
Recommended age: any.
Indicative price: some places are free, others have a price of no more than €10.
Activities at School
For cold, rainy or snowy days, which do not allow visits or activities outside, the activities are done at the School or in covered places:
Sing in our karaoke
Sing in our karaoke
Even if you make mistakes, the important thing is to keep up! You will have a good time with friends singing and dancing at Luis Vives Karaoke. You can not lose this.
Recommended age: any.
Indicative price: free.
Chocolate with churros in San Ginés
Chocolate with churros in San Ginés
For the coldest days, we are going to have a Madrid classic for breakfast: coffee or chocolate with churros the famous chocolate shop of San Ginés, which is very close to the academy.
Recommended age: any.
Indicative price: 5 euros.
Ice skating at Christmas
Ice skating at Christmas
At Christmas time we always go ice skating to one of the many slopes that are installed throughout the city center and we had a great time.
Recommended age: 18-40 years.
Indicative price: 10 euros.
gastronomy contest
gastronomy contest
Every spring we convene a international gastronomy competition. Bring a typical dish from your country and you can win a great gift if you are the winner.
Recommended age: any.
Indicative price: free.
Photography contest about Madrid
Photography contest about Madrid
Every year we convene a photography contest. Show us the best photos of your stay in our city and share them with the rest of the students.
Recommended age: any.
Indicative price: free.
Gymkhanas and board games
Gymkhanas and board games
It is always a good time to have a good time with our gymkhanas and board games, like Pictionary or Party & co, Scattergories and many others.
Recommended age: any.
Indicative price: free.
Excursions
Do you want to know other cities during the time you are teaching Spanish for foreigners in Madrid? Luis Vives organizes day trips to the oldest cities in our country, such as Segovia, Ávila or Toledo, among other. Do you want to visit a city? Tell us and we will plan an excursion wherever you want!
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