Summer Programs
Sample 5 Week Itinerary
*** While this sample itinerary is focused on a group that would visit southern Spain, we also have 5-week groups focused in northern Spain.
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JUNE 22
Depart New York
JUNE 23
Arrive in Madrid. Transport to
JUNE 23 – JULY 28 ARAGÓN/ CATALUÑA
Lodging at a beautiful casa rural (a rural inn) in El Matarraña region, about 120 miles southwest of Barcelona
Daily activities may include:
Private concert and dance workshop with local “jotas” troupe
Hiking in Els Ports de Beseit regional park
Visits to towns of artistic and historic interest such as Valderrobres, La Fresneda, Horta de Sant Joan and Calaceite
Workshop with local guide and nature photographer
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JUNE 28 – JULY 19 HOMESTAY IN ANDALUCÍA
Each student will be placed with their own host family, matched by personalities, mutual interests and family dynamics
Host families have children of similar ages and interests to the student placed with them and/or younger children
Each student will be immersed in their individual host family’s life, participating in all family activities
Students may elect to participate in a volunteer internship with a local business, artist, camp, farm, etc. or take language classes and complete an independent project on a cultural topic of their choice
1-2 day-long excursions each week. Destinations may include:
Granada, Córdoba, Ronda, and rural explorations of interior Andalucía
Group Leaders are on site in the host community and available at all times throughout the day
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JULY 19 – JULY 23 5 DAY TREK IN THE SIERRA DE ARACENA
Hiking in the Parque Natural Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche, located northwest of the city of Sevilla
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JULY 23 – JULY 28 SEVILLA
Lodging at boutique apartments in the center of the city
Daily activities are based on the group's collective interests and may include:
Discussion around current Spanish politics with a local journalist
Photowalk and exploration of the city's distinct neighborhoods
Investigation into local food and tapas culture
Visits to notable monuments and exploration of the city's intersecting religious and cultural histories
Flamenco workshop
JULY 28 HOME