TRAVEL, LEARN AND ENJOY THE SUMMER!

This summer indulge yourself in Spain! Travel abroad and experience firsthand the excitement of Andalusian culture while learning the secrets of its gastronomy and most renowned local products.

 
PROGRAM QUICK FACTS
 
 

DOCUMENTATION

• Download the Flyer with the program the LRM Andalusian Gastronomy 2013 in pdf.
• Download the Presentation of the Adalusian Gartronomy proram 2013 of Les Roches Marbella in pdf.
• Download the Poster of the Andalusian Gastronomy Summer Program 2013 in pdf.
• Apply now!  Download the Spanish Application form to the Andalusian Gastronomy Summer Program and emjoy the summer 2013 in Marbella.  Send your application form to summerprogram@lesroches.es. 

ANDALUSIA

Southern Spain - the land of olive groves and rolling hills of almond blossom, flamenco dancers and gypsy songs and fiestas. This fascinating region offers an incredible medley of sights, sounds, tastes and scents...
 
Visit the most incredible spots, the most renowned wineries of the region (red/white ,“finos” - sherry wine, and “moscatel” sweet wines), and the peculiar elaboration process of the local Spanish beer and olive oil . Travel through the white villages, historical monuments and taste the regional gastronomy, live its flamenco, its people, its traditions……Travel, learn and enjoy the summer with us! 

 
ACCOMMODATION

Students will be accommodated on the Les Roches Marbella Campus school's residence. The Campus is located in Marbella, one of the most important European tourist destinations. Marbella offers the largest concentration of 4 and 5 star hotels and year-round warm weather; there are beaches, golf resorts, and numerous outdoor activities to suit your lifestyle. With dance clubs, festivals, shows, restaurants, and live bands, you are never short of social options.

The Les Roches Andalusian Gastronomy Summer Program is designed to offer participants a truly culinary experience in a modern campus with purpose built facilities in a relaxed and popular summer holiday destination – Marbella. 
 
This amazing program combines in-situ instruction of local culinary practices and cultural tourism. Discover the diversity of the Andalusian culture and learning how to prepare some of the finest Andalusian dishes to impress your family and friends. And if this isn’t enough there is also plenty of time to enjoy Marbella’s fabulous beaches, water sports, golf, shopping and its exciting nightlife.

 
The Campus is situated in a residential area, between the city centre of Marbella and the world famous harbor of Puerto Banus. It is in the heart of the "Costa del Sol" - just 45 minutes from the city of Malaga and its international airport and 45 minutes from Malaga’s train station. It is near the A-7 motorway and the N-340 dual carriageway. It is surrounded by golf courses and is ideally located for other sporting activities.

 
In addition to the on-campus facilities, students have access to numerous all year round recreational and sport activities outside the campus reachable within a few minutes drive by car or by public transport. Participants will experience a truly multicultural campus environment with students from over 54 different nationalities. 

 
 
PROGRAM'S STRUCTURE: 

 

• 5 days of Kitchen Operations and 2 days of theoretical classes of appreciation of Andalusian local products (Education) 
   
• 2 excursions of appreciation of Andalusian local products (Education):
  1. Famous winery in Ronda ("tintos", "blancos", "rosados"...)
  2. “San Miguel” local Spanish beer brewery

• 1 day of appreciation of Andalusian local products (Education
  1. Olive oil Oil-mill and a Malaga winery (“Moscatel”, etc.)

• 1 day of Cultural Visit:
  1^st Saturday – Granada: Visit to "La Alhambra" and "el Generalife"

 
Students will learn to prepare the most typical Andalusian dishes and local tapas. They will receive wine and beverage knowledge classes and will be introduced to Andalusian local products in situ. 

 

SPAIN - GASTRONOMY

CULTURAL VISITS 
 
The traditional Andalusian gastronomy is based on the inheritance of the Arabic cuisine and the employment of the basic ingredients of the Mediterranean Diet among which the use of olive oil stands out. The program contemplates a personalized contact with the origin of both cultures, Arab and Andalusian, including programmed cultural visits to Granada and Jerez. 
 
 
GRANADA

You will visit the UNESCO World Heritage sights "La Alhambra" and "El Generalife". Access more information about these cultural attractions and take a virtual tour of "La Alhambra"

Independently of the cultural and academic content of the program, students will have the possibility of enjoying the beaches and the summer holiday environment of Marbella during their free time. Access the full calendar of activities on the Marbella's Town Hall's official website. 

 

 
EXCURSIONS (FIELD TRIPS) 
 
Discover some of the most renowned wineries and products of the region. You will learn the Olive oil production process, the basic ingredient of the Andalusian gastronomy, in one of the most famous oil-mills of the region.

You will visit one of Malaga and Ronda most important wineries. Taste its red wines, white wines, muscatel (sweet wine) .... the awakening of the senses... and also taste the most typical dishes of this region. In addition, you will learn everything about the peculiar process of the elaboration of Malaga's beer "San Miguel" in its factory.

FACULTY 
 
The summer program is delivered by a team of culinary and service professionals with the required qualifications and renowned industry experience. 

 
DIPLOMA 
  
Upon successful completion of the Les Roches Marbella Andalusian Gastronomy Summer Program, students will be awarded a diploma.  Student members of LIU will be awarded the program Diploma with 3 credits. 

 
PROGRAM'S ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

• 18 years old or over with basic culinary concepts 
• Basic level of Spanish
• A valid tourist visa

Application dealine: 31^st May, 2013!  For further information please contact the program's coordinator.

CANCELLATIONS

CONTACT DETAILS

For further information, please contact the Summer Program Coordinator:

Ms. Mariana Macri
Phone: (+34) 952 764 437
Fax (+34) 952 764 438
summerprogram@lesroches.es