Are you ready to exchange your U.S. classroom for an adventurous semester or year in exotic, historical, rugged Granada? Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, Granada's natural beauty is rivaled only by its unique architectural legacy. Visit the Alhambra fortress, the last Moorish stronghold in Spain until 1492, or see the Royal Chapel where Isabel and Ferdinand, Spain’s most famous King and Queen, are buried. Go skiing in the snow-capped mountains or swim in the blue-green water of the Mediterranean Sea in one of Granada’s nearby natural beaches. Entangle yourself in the lives and culture of the 80,000 other students that attend the University of Granada. Regardless of your hobbies or interests, there is something for everyone in Granada!

With one in four inhabitants being a university student, you'll notice that Granada is a city that is youthful, alive, and vibrant. There's no surprise, then, to discover that tapas, or small hors d’oeuvres, are served for FREE in Granada with the purchase of a beverage. You'll also discover before long that Granadinos work to live, and don't live to work. Stores close for the historical tradition of the siesta, and you'll find yourself eating an Andalusian feast in the middle of the day, only to be followed by a soothing nap. The mild climate of Granada invites its locals to live their lives in the streets; you'll see students, families, children, couples and the elderly strolling throughout the city, enjoying good company and conversation and pleasant weather. Granada offers a distinct quality of life that you'll easily love.

The Alhambra: Alluring approximately 8000 visitors each day, the Alhambra is the main attraction in Granada.

Calle de las Teterias: You may need a local friend or an ISA Granada director to help you find this. Just off of the Plaza Nueva, this street is filled with Arabic tea houses, North African cuisine, and smells and colors of Morocco.

Tapas bars: The best place for tapas is along Calle Elvira or Calle Pedro Antonio.

Capilla Real: Just off of the Gran Via de Colon is the "Royal Chapel," where King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella are buried.

Cathedral: Adjacent to the Capilla Real, or Royal Chapel, is the "Catedral," the first example of pure Renaissance architecture in a Spanish cathedral.

Albaicin: The only Moorish neighborhood in Granada to survive the Christian reconquest. It is a labyrinth of winding cobblestone streets and white stucco houses, offering breathtaking views of the Alhambra from the Plaza de San Nicolas, hidden within.

¿Habla inglés? Do you speak English? (formal)
¿Hablas inglés? Do you speak English? (informal)
(No) Hablo español. I (don't) speak Spanish.
Perdóname/Con permiso. Excuse me (used when cutting through a crowd).
Pasa. Pass (the response to perdoname).
Lo siento. I'm sorry.
¡Ayuda! Help!
¡Socorro! Help! (in an emergency situation)
¡Cuidado! Caution, look out!
¿Cómo está? How are you? (formal)
¿Cómo estás? How are you? (informal)
(Muy) Bien. (Very) Well.
(Muy) Mal. (Very) Bad.
Gracias. Thank you.
Por favor. Please.
Buenos días. Good morning
Buenas tardes. Good afternoon.
Buenas noches. Good evening.
Adios. Goodbye.
No entiendo. I don't understand.
¿Cómo se llama? What is your name? (formal)
¿Cómo te llamas? What is your name? (informal)
Me llamo... My name is...
Mucho gusto./Encantado. Nice to meet you.
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¿De dónde eres? Where are you from? (informal)
Soy de... I am from...
¿Qué hora es? What time is it?
¿Dónde está el hotel? Where is the hotel?
¿Dónde está un teléfono? Where is a telephone?
¿Dónde está el baño? Where is the restroom?
¿Cómo voy a...? How do I get to...?
¿Tiene usted...? Do you have...? (formal)
¿Tienes...? Do you have...? (informal)
¿Cuánto cuesta? How much is it?
Me gustaría... I'd like to order... (in a restaurant)
La cuenta, por favor. The bill, please.
Soy vegetariano/a. I am a vegetarian.
¡Salud! Cheers!/Bless you! (after a sneeze)
¿Cómo se dice ____ en español? How do you say ______ in Spanish?
¡Vamos! Let's go!