Spain

Feria de Abril (The Seville Fair)

There are few better places to spend the month of April than in Seville. La Feria de Abril, Sevilla, or the Seville Fair, is a highlight of the year not only for the city but also for the whole country of Spain. The fair begins exactly two weeks after Semana Santa and lasts for six days. It begins at midnight on Monday with the lighting ...

by Staff, Kristen Smith

Semana Santa (Holy Week in Spain)

Semana Santa If you’re studying abroad in Spain during the spring semester, you’re in for a cultural treat. The spring semester is a great time to be in Spain because of the various holidays and celebrations, and two of the biggest are Semana Santa and La Feria. Semana Santa, or Holy Week, is the week leading up to Easter Sunday, a ...

by Staff, Kristen Smith

3 Exceptional Restaurants in Seville, Spain

3 Exceptional Restaurants in Seville, Spain 1. Taberna Coloniales This gem is on the corner of a side street across from the cathedral. If you’re looking for a break from your host family’s cooking, this restaurant is the place. The tapas are delicious but relatively cheap, and the staff is very fun. Not only is the food great, but the ...

by Staff, Kristen Smith

5 Must-Have Foods in Southern Spain

If you’re studying abroad or spending some time in Spain, it’d be pretty hard to not come across these classic Spanish dishes. You can find them in the majority of local restaurants, and your host family will definitely have these prepared for you. Enjoy them while you can! And if your host family asks for help during dinner prep, take them ...

by Staff, Kristen Smith

A Day Well Spent in Granada, Spain

A Day Well Spent in Granada, Spain   How often can you say you’ve skied in the mountains and taken a dip in the ocean in the very same day? If you travel to Granada, Spain then that idea can become a reality. Traveling to Granada anytime from November through April offers people the opportunity to hit the slopes and submerge in ...

by Staff, Kristen Smith

5 Tips to get your Spanish Immersion Rolling

Just Arrived in Spain? Here are 5 Tips to get your Spanish Immersion Rolling   Is Seville the destination for your Spanish Immersion? Congratulations! You’ve chosen one of the most beautiful regions in Spain. Taking the first steps outside your host family’s home can be tricky, so here are 5 tips to start you off on the right ...

by Staff, Kristen Smith

5 European Films You Must-See Before Studying Abroad

Every time I'll be studying abroad to learn a new language, or before I visit a new place, I make it a point to watch some of the popular, and not so well known, films from the country and in that particular language. When studying abroad it's helpful to immerse yourself within a different country’s arts – including music, theater, and ...

by Staff, Jolie Blair , Sun Valley, Idaho

Barcelona High School Spanish Immersion

Barcelona High School Spanish Immersion [caption id="attachment_13295" align="aligncenter" width="682"] La Sagrada Familia ceiling[/caption] Barcelona -  July 21st, 2015: On Tuesday for our morning Spanish class we went to the central park in Barcelona, where we were sent on a scavenger hunt, testing our conversational Spanish skills and ...

by Student, Eliza S. , North Carolina

Spain Teen Travel – Trip to Gibraltar

We had a very exciting first full weekend in Spain! Or should I say in the UK, as we left the country on Saturday to visit Gibraltar, the British overseas territory situated next to Spain. ( Spain Teen Travel ) Gibraltar is a very eccentric, funny little place. Amongst the blue waters, palm trees, and fierce Spanish sun, sits a unique city ...

by Student, Brendan O. , Cadiz, Spain

Daily Updates for High School Spanish Summer Programs

The following is an entry from our Directors' Blog about our High School Spanish Summer Programs in Cadiz, Spain, written by the Program Director, Chris "Pancho" Bond.  While your teens are enrolled in any of our programs, our Program Directors will keep you up to date with photos and stories describing the students' experience. Please ...

by Staff, Chris Bond , Cádiz Program Director