An Unforgettable Experience Awaits
The rich cultural traditions and warm climate of Andalucia make it a delightful destination for language groups.
The coastal town of Benalmadena is the perfect setting for students to practice their Spanish skills and discover a new culture.
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Trip Highlights
Granada’s Moorish Alhambra fortress
Seville, home of bullfighting and flamenco
A lesson in making paella
A Flamenco dance class
Recommended excursions
Spanish Language Lessons
The best place to learn Spanish is in Spain and we can arrange language lessons at a local language school with a native speaker. This gives students a chance to work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation and to discuss cultural and social aspects of Spain with the teacher. Afterwards, students can use what they have learned in a real context.
Flamenco Show
Pupils can enjoy the colourful spectacle of this traditional Andalucian art form on stage. The passion, strength and confidence of Flamenco performers make for an unforgettable show. See how they artfully convey their full range of emotions – from humour, happiness and love to envy, anger and bitterness – within a strict framework of rhythmic patterns.
Paella Lesson
A lesson in how to make Spain’s famous rice-based dish provides a great new skill, plus some historical background. Paella originated in the fields of Valencia in eastern Spain. Today it is made in every region of Spain, using just about any ingredient that goes well with rice.
Granada
A full day is needed to explore the city of Granada with its stunning Moorish architecture. The highlight is the famous Alhambra fortress, built for the last Muslim emirs in Spain. With fortified gateways, splendid palaces and beautiful gardens, it will not fail to impress your students.
Malaga
Pupils discover the attractions of the port city of Malaga, with its winding old streets, impressive monuments, beautiful gardens and countless shops and cafés. Highlights include the ancient fortress of Gibralfaro – which overlooks the modern city – and a visit to The Museo Picasso Malaga, housing about 155 works by Malaga’s most famous painter.
Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art
There’s much to learn at this institution in Jerez de la Frontera. It is devoted to conserving the ancestral abilities of the Andalusian horse, maintaining the traditions of Spanish baroque horsemanship, and preparing horses and riders for dressage competitions. Pupils can also find out about blacksmithing, saddlery and the care and breeding of horses.
Typical accommodation
Medplaya Hotel Bali
Why groups like it:
- A popular 3-star hotel located in the resort of Benalmadena
- Excellent location 5 minutes from the beach and close to the marina
- Modern and stylish bedrooms, all with private facilities and air conditioning
Facilities:
- Two outdoor swimming pools (seasonal use, no life guard)
- Games room, restaurant and bar on site
- 24-hours reception
Itinerary suggestion
1 Flight to Malaga – about 3 hours
2 Coach airport transfer. Paella lesson (flight time permitting)
3 Evening meal
1 Breakfast and packed lunch
2 Full day to Granada to see the Alhambra, cathedral, Royal Chapel and Albayzin – old Islamic quarter
3 Tapas evening – evening meal
1 Breakfast and packed lunch
2 Day trip to Malaga to see the Picasso Museum, Gibralfaro Castle, Roman theatre and cathedral
3 Evening meal
1 Breakfast and packed lunch
2 Full day to Seville to see the cathedral, La Giralda Tower, Santa Cruz quarter and the Alcazar
3 Flamenco show – evening meal
1 Breakfast and packed lunch
2 Coach transfer to the airport
3 Flight to the UK
Learning outcomes
Subject focus
Students can:
- Get out of the classroom and engage Spanish speakers in any number of spontaneous, unscripted conversations.
- Develop confidence and fluency in speaking Spanish through practice in everyday situations.
- Learn about the Spanish culture and get to know the people who speak the language.
- Develop students’ interest and enthusiasm for the country and its language
Student outcomes
Students will have had an opportunity to:
- Develop speaking and listening skills by talking to native speakers in real-life situations
- Gain confidence and practical learning
- Find out about everyday life in a Spanish family
- Experience Spanish culture by meeting Spanish people
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