Summer Programs
Sample 5 Week Itinerary
*** While this sample itinerary is focused on a group that would visit southern Spain, we also run a similarly structured 5-week program focused in northern Spain.
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WEEK 1 - EL MATARRAÑA REGION (TERUEL)
Depart New York and arrive in Madrid. Transport to El Matarraña region in eastern Spain
Lodging at a casa rural in a small town in El Matarraña
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
Yoga, dance and storytelling workshop
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WEEKS 2-4 - 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/workshops and complete a project on a cultural topic of their choice
1-2 day-long excursions each week
Group Leaders are on site in the host community and available at all times throughout the day
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WEEK 5 - Sierra de Aracena (Huelva)
Hiking and farm visit in the Parque Natural Sierra de Aracena
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WEEK 5 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