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.
You can see photos and experiences of our students if you visit our Facebook page.
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 April 2024
For the month of April, we have scheduled the following activities:
Walk through Malasaña
Friday May 3
We will take a walk through Malasaña, the most pop and alternative neighborhood in Madrid and one of the historic neighborhoods that brings together the most modern and underground residents of the city. We will arrive at the famous May 2 Square, which receives that name to commemorate the beginning of the Spanish War of Independence against Napoleon's French troops.
Price: free.
The San Isidro meadow
Friday May 10
On the occasion of the patron saint festivities of Madrid, in honor of San Isidro Labrador, Madrid residents have the custom of visiting the San Isidro Park, where the San Isidro festival takes place. We will be able to taste the famous saint's donuts, see the chulapos and chulapas and all the attractions of the fair.
Price: free.
Walk through Retiro Park
Friday May 17
We will take a walk to Retiro Park, passing through Puerta del Sol, Alcalá Street, Plaza de Cibeles, Puerta de Alcalá, and once in the park, we will see the pond, the Crystal Palace and the statue of the Fallen Angel .
Price: free.
Picnic on Madrid Beach (Madrid Río)
Friday May 24
We will go to Madrid Río Park to have a picnic in the area known as Madrid Beach. An urban beach located on the banks of the Manzanares River, made up of three aquatic areas with water jets ideal for cooling off in summer, and surrounded by a large grass area with trees where we can relax and enjoy the good weather.
Price: free.
Cultural exchange and conversation practice
Friday May 31
We stayed at the school to do a cultural exchange and practice Spanish with a group of students from the Università Popolare di Trieste – Italy, who will come to visit us. We will play games and dynamics to put our communication skills into practice.
Price: free.
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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