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Study in Las Palmas
Dra. Dña. Florence Lojacono
Facultad de Traducción e InterpretaciónDepartamento de Filología Moderna
Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran CanariaEspaña
Geographic situation
Liverpool – Las Palmas: 3792 kmLondon Stansted – Las Palmas: 3493 km
direct
flights
Macaronesia
Canary Islands
Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is the third biggest island in terms of surface, with about 1.560 km2. When it comes to its population, Gran Canaria is the second most populated island, after Tenerife and inhabitants are known as canariones. The capital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, is know, as Santa Cruz de Tenerife, for his carnival.
Tenerife
Tenerife is the largest island, with an area of 2.034,38 km2. It is also the most populated island of Spain, with around 906.854 inhabitants, known as tinerfeños. Tenerife is famous for housing the highest mountain of Spain and the third highest volcano of the world, El Teide. The capital and the largest city of Tenerife is Santa Cruz.
Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura has an area of 1.659,74 km2. It is therefore the second largest island in the Archipelago after Tenerife. Fuerteventura constitutes, together with Lanzarote, the eastern border of the Canary Islands. The island is known for its paradisiacal beaches, perfect for practising surfing or windsurfing.
Lanzarote
The most northerly and easterly of the Canary Islands, Lanzarote is a volcanic island with dramatic landscapes. Lanzarote is known worldwide for its black sand beaches and its wineries. A famous local wine is Malvasia. Tourists can visit Cesar Manrique´s volcanic house, a local born artist, and contemplate large an unique pieces of work.
La Palma
La Palma, actually called San Miguel de la Palma, is the fifth largest island of the archipelago. La Palma belongs to the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The island is also called „Isla Bonita“ or „Isla Verde“ because of its natural beauty as for example la caldera de Taburiente. Special trade of La Palma is the observatory, one of the most prestigious of the world.
La Gomera
La Gomera is the second-smallest of the Canary Islands, with an area of 369,76 km2. The island is perfect for hiking while enjoying the natural environment. Also worth seeing is the Garajonay National Park, declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 1986.
El Hierro
El Hierro, the Meridian island, was once the end of the known world. This island is the most southerly and the smallest of the seven Canary Islands. Local famous inhabitant is a unique giant lizard, unfotunately on the brink of extinction.
Gran Canaria
Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Living in Las Palmas
Direct flights from: Liverpool, London, Glasgow…
Population: 380.000 habitants January: 20,6ºC in average Multilateral countryside: Beaches / Mountains Time Zones:
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria WEST: UTC + 1 (same time zone as London)
Life in Las Palmas (in English), Womad
The ULPGC
≈ 30.000 students 1159 online students 1565 faculty members 66 undergraduate degrees, 16 postgraduate
degrees and 12 doctorates 161 research groups
International Office: here in English / here in Spanish
3 campuses in Las Palmas
Tafira Campus Map
Guagua 25
San Cristobal Campus Map
See transportation: here
Obelisco Campus Map
Guagua 1
Study at the ULPGC International mobility 3 student residences (464 places) 3 study rooms open 24h/24h Wifi (open network) Moodle (Online Learning Management System) Spanish for foreigners and locals Aula de idiomas (Italian, Portuguese) 15 libraries (free orientation workshops) 1 public library open 24h/24h Download the student guide here
Campus de Excelencia
2010
FACULTAD DE TRADUCCIÓN e INTERPRETACIÓN http://www.fti.ulpgc.es/Edificio Millares Carlo, Campus del ObeliscoC/ Pérez del Toro, nº 135003 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
[email protected]: 928 45 17 01Phone: 928 45 17 08
WELCOME TO THE FTI
The School of Translation
Facultad de Traducción eInterpretación (FTI): OBELISCO CAMPUS DOWNTOWN
LAS PALMAS
Facultad Traducción e Interpretación
+ Russian + Arabic
The FTI, Campus Obelisco
Postgraduate Studies Master in Spanish Language & Cultures
Master in Professional Translation & Intercultural Mediation (2011-2012)
Sports and cultural activities
See all sports: here Outdoor activities: here September surf: here
Aulas culturales Movies Vegueta Nights Photography Tango
SPORTS CULTURE
Welcome to the FTI!
Benoît, ERASMUS student (video)
We hope that this information was useful for you
Hopefully we see you soon in Las Palmas!
