http://alhambra-instituto.org/learn-spanish-in-spain/gap-year-programs-in-spain Malaga and Andalusia offer a various amount of leisure time activities. In Mala- ga you learn more about the history of this beautiful city for example at the “Alcazaba” or the “Teatro Romano”. If you are inte- rested in art and cultural offers there are around 25 different museums to visit, the most popular one is for sure the Picasso Museum. Weekly the Spanish School organices free guided tours through the city with smaller groups. The beach of Malaga “Malague- ta” is the most famous and most popular meeting point for young people.

1. My name is Lena, I study economy with core
area communication. In the winter semester
i used the possibility to study abroad for one
year. I always wanted to go to Malaga, one of
the most beautiful cities in Andalusia where
I could learn spanish, get to know the cul-
tur and the southern way of life. Depending
on your knowledge you will be seperated in
different classes in which you will learn gram-
mar and communication skills. This is also
the perfect chance to connect with new people
here in Malaga.
Most of the students live in the city centre, near
the faculty of Economy. Living in the centre gi-
ves you the opportuniy to experience the spani-
sh way of life directly in front of your house.
Looking for a place to stay? There are two possi-
bilities for looking for a flat. The first one is the
most common one – on the internet. If you have
already some friends there maybe they can help
you to find a good place to stay. The rents are
different and depending on the size and location
of the flat. You can expect around 200 – 250 €
and additional costs around 30 €. Please be ca-
reful booking over a private person, there could
arise unexpected difficulties. The easiest way is
booking a Spanish course , as I did and also a
flat directly with your Spanish language school.
Don´t be scared during your first weeks - in
Spain everything is a bit slower and more rela-
xing. It is totally like the Spanish people use to
say „no pasa nada“ or „mañana, mañana“.
Best solution – take over the Spanish mentality
and get used to it – that is the only way you can
enjoy your stay!
Report of one´s experience abroad –
Málaga

2. Malaga and Andalusia offer a various
amount of leisure time activities. In Mala-
ga you learn more about the history of this
beautiful city for example at the “Alcazaba”
or the “Teatro Romano”. If you are inte-
rested in art and cultural offers there are
around 25 different museums to visit, the
most popular one is for sure the Picasso
Museum.
Weekly the Spanish School organices free
guided tours through the city with smaller
groups. The beach of Malaga “Malague-
ta” is the most famous and most popular
meeting point for young people. Especially
after studying at university this is the place
to spend time with your friends. The Or-
ganisation of Alhambra Instituto organizes
different events at this beautiful beach. In
the evening is the best time to go out into
the city centre and enjoy some nice Tapas.
There are loads of different Tapas Bars,
especially in the side streets there are some
nice ones where you can eat and drink in a
pleasant atmosphere.
Spanish people never stay in one place at
night but they keep moving from one to
another. Mostly they finish off with going
into a club.
Except from the nightlife and the delicious
food there is also something for the sporty
Along the boardwork there are some “Work
Out “ places where you can find plenty of Spa-
nish people working out in the evening. During
the day it is just too warm.
Also the rest of Andalusia is worth a visit – the-
re is so much you have to see!
Helpful is the good andalusian bus network,
from Malaga you can go easily to other cultural
and beautiful cities of Andalusia for example
Granada, Sevilla or Ronda.
Of course you can travel from Malaga through
whole Spain. Most of the time it´s even cheaper
to book a flight (for example with Ryanair or
Vueling). If you are not travelling on your own
its sometimes worth it to rent a car and share
the costs with the others because in Spain its
quite cheap to rent a car.
But enough talking! Enjoy Spain, a wonderfull
country with great people, who are welcoming
you with open arms and a lot of delicious Ta-
pas!
Enjoy!