An Unforgettable Experience Awaits
Students can get absorbed in Spanish culture and tradition in stunning Seville, the largest city in Andalucia.
Seville is perfect to help young learners learn Spanish. Other popular modern foreign language choices include Mandarin, French and German or we can help with other languages as needed.
We’ll help plan, book, advise and organise so you can enjoy the tour as much as your students will.
Trip Highlights
The impressive gothic Cathedral and Giralda
Tapas tour around Seville’s colourful streets
Photo opportunities at the colourful Plaza de Espana
Andalucian Flamenco show
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.
Cathedral and Giralda Seville
This is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world and a UNESCO world heritage site. Built in the 15th century on the site of a 12th century mosque the cathedral is the final resting place of Christopher Columbus. Climb the 35 ramps of the tower designed so donkeys and horses could ascend for spectacular views across the city.
Royal Palace Alcazar
The heart of the Alcazar is the Royal Palace built by Moorish workmen for the Christian King Pedro the Cruel of Castile in the 14th century. Highlights include the Patio de las Doncellas with its pool and sunken gardens, the Ambassador’s Hall with its gold dome, the gallery with portraits of all the Castillian kings and the House of Trade where Columbus signed his contract with Queen Isabella.
Torre del Oro
Located by the Guadalquivir River, the Torre del Oro (Gold Tower) is a military watchtower constructed by the Moors during the Almohad dynasty, in the 13th century. Its purpose was to control access to the city from the river. It is a remnant of the Moorish fortified walls which originally enclosed the city.
Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de Espana
Close to the river to the south of the city the Maria-Luisa Park is filled with exotic trees, fairytale buildings and Moorish fountains and pools. The park was the location of Ibero-American Exhibition of 1929 and the enormous spectacular Plaza de Espana with was designed and built especially as a centre piece.
Bullring Maestranza
Dating from 1762-1881 this is one of the oldest and considered to be one of the finest bullrings in Spain with a magnificent baroque façade and wrought iron gates. The bullring was made famous by Bizet’s Opera Carmen. Although a highly controversial sport Bullfighting is still very popular in the region. Take a guided tour around the arena and learn more about the history of this sport.
Las Setas
This stunning contemporary city landmark, designed by German architect Jurgen Mayer H, is made up of six waffle-like parasols and is said to be the world’s largest timber-framed structure. There is an archaeological museum in the basement, as well as a food market, restaurants, walkways and a performance space on the ground and upper floors. There are great views of the city from the top of the building.
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.
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.
Museo de Bellas Artes
Built around three patios and dating from the 17th century this lovingly restored building houses a collection of art and sculpture from medieval to modern day. The Museum of Fine Arts of Seville features works from the Seville School of artists including Esteban Murillo, Bartolome, Francisco de Zurbaran and Juan de Vales Leal. Image by Anual CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Seville Football Stadium – Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
The home of Seville Football Club is located in the Nervion district, south-east of the city centre, with a seating capacity for over 45,000. The stadium tour includes the trophy room, press room, players’ tunnel, and dressing room. There is easy access by metro. Image by https://www.flickr.com/people/inkiboo/ – CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Isla Mágica Theme Park
The amusement park is centred around a lake and divided into seven themed areas representative of different episodes in Spanish 16th century colonial history. There are live shows, a cinematic experience, plenty of thrill rides including the Iguazu set in an Amazon jungle waterfall, and night time multi-media lake shows (seasonal openings apply, please check availability).
Cordoba
Cordoba has been the capital of both a Roman province and an Islamic caliphate. During the Middle Ages it was the intellectual centre of Europe, with universities, medical schools and vast libraries. Tour the site-rich old town, radiating out from the glorious Mezquita, the Western World’s greatest mosque and also visit the city’s modern, commercial centre.
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.
The Race for Time – E3 City Trail
The Race for Time trail is a teacher-led, self-guided city tour showcasing top landmarks. Fun activities along the way promote teamwork and dynamic thinking, turning a normal walk into a sightseeing adventure! Each trail pack includes comprehensive teacher’s notes and a risk assessment document (MFL and Enrichment version available).
Typical accommodation
Hotel Don Pedro ★★
Why groups like it:
- Multi-bedded rooms with private facilities
- Characterful 18th century Sevillian building
Facilities
- Multi-bedded rooms with private facilities
- All rooms with air conditioning and TV
- Meals taken at a nearby restaurant
Hotel Don Paco ★★★
Why groups like it:
- Located in the historic centre
- Breakfast buffet
Facilities
- All rooms with private facilities, TV, air conditioning and safe
- Two, three and four bedded rooms
- Swimming pool (unsupervised) and free Wi-Fi
Itinerary suggestion
1 Flight to Seville. Flight time approximately 3 hours
2 Coach airport transfer. Own sightseeing (flight time permitting)
3 Evening meal
1 Breakfast
2 Language lesson
3 Cathedral and Giralda and Royal Palace Alcazar
4 Evening meal or optional tapas evening
1 Breakfast and packed lunch
2 Language lesson
3 Marie Luisa Park and Plaza de Espana
4 Evening meal. Optional flamenco show
1 Breakfast
2 Flight time permitting, visit the Museum of Flamenco Dance. Coach transfer to the airport.
3 Flight to the UK
Learning outcomes
Subject focus
Students can:
- Practise in a natural setting through spontaneous, unscripted conversations with native speakers
- Develop confidence and fluency in Spanish by speaking it in practical situations
- Learn about the culture and the people
- Develop students’ interest and enthusiasm for the country and its language in magnificent surroundings
Student outcomes
Students will have had an opportunity to:
- Develop speaking and listening skills by communicating with native Spanish speakers in real-life situations
- Gain confidence by stretching their skills
- Learn about issues affecting contemporary Spain
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