Spanish Spectacular - Spanish Language Immersion Program - Spain by 360° Student Travel

  Spain

Barcelona,  Madrid,  Marbella

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: June 26 - July 23 / July 1 - July 28 / July 10 - Aug 6

Description: Westcoast Connection is in our 28th summer of showing teenagers the summer of a lifetime. We offer Active Teen Tours as well as Adventures, Community Service, Language Immersion, Pre-College Enrichment, and Ski/Snowboard programs. Our itineraries travel throughout the United States including Alaska and Hawaii, Canada, Europe, Australia, Costa Rica, Africa, China, Peru, Israel, and Belize.

Spanish Spectacular language immersion program is a 21 or 28-day itinerary that combines language classes in multiple locations through Spain with unique excursions.

Highlights: Amazing Details:

* MADRID - The Capital
    - ENFOREX School Madrid - Our four mornings of classes, from 9:30 to 12:30, are located in the centro near Madrid's University zone, the neighborhood is full of students and young people. Learning Spanish in the capital of Madrid is fun...you'll consider yourself a true "madrileño" in no time.

    - Activity Highlights - Our hotel is in the perfect location to discover the colorful Capital city near Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor. Discover Spanish Masters Velásquez and Goya at the Prado. Check out cool Euro styles in Spain's fashion mecca. Sample cafés and restaurants offering typical Castellano cuisine. Experience Xanadu entertainment complex featuring indoor skiing alongside amazing restaurants and shops!

    - TOLEDO - Unforgettable ancient City - Uncover the history and mystery of this ancient imperial city. Wander the windy streets to El Tránsito, a famous 14th century synagogue and Sephardic Museum. Witness the decorative craft of Damascene rubbing gold or silver onto less precious metals to make jewelry and swords.

* SEVILLE - Bullfighting & Flamenco
      - The "city of towers" lies on the banks of the Guadalquivir River and is the center of bullfighting and flamenco music. Visit the Royal Palace, Museo de Bellas Artes, the Cathedral and the Barrio Santa Cruz. After your own Flamenco dance class, appreciate its real art at an exciting live show.

* MARBELLA - Costa Del Sol
    - ENFOREX School Marbella - Our four mornings of classes, from 9:30 to 12:30, are taught in a unique building that is open air with sun drenched patios, which allows our students to enjoy a multitude of outdoor activities by the Mediterranean Sea. It is less than a 5 minute walk to the beach, the most desirable shops and best tapas in town.

    - Activity Highlights - Your week in the sun features this exciting Mediterranean resort town along the Costa del Sol where our school is a convenient walk to the best Marbella beaches. Explore the old quarter with cobblestone streets and specialty shops. Browse for leather goods in the Andalucía market or the trendy Puerto Banus. Try the flying fish style banana boat if you dare, and relax on the beaches of Torremolinos or Fuengirola!

* MEDIEVAL GRANADA
    - Nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Granada is rich with history and is home to one of the most visited sites in the world The Alhambra. Your guided tour of this 12th century Moorish palace and fortification promises to be a highlight. Visit the Cathedral and Royal Chapel-home of the remains of Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand. Explore narrow streets full of local merchants, or simply enjoy a café con leche in the famous Plaza Nueva!

* SUNNY ALICANTE-COSTA BLANCA
Chill along the Costa Blanca! Our hotel boasts an amazing view of the sea. Try out your language skills as you bargain with local market vendors along the boardwalk. Cruise along the Mediterranean. Tour the Castle Santa Barbara and enjoy an exciting dance club!

* COSMOPOLITAN BARCELONA!
    - ENFOREX School Barcelona - Our four mornings of classes, from 9:30 to 12:30, in the heart of the city are a short walk from Plaza Cataluña and Plaza de España, the Gran Via and Las Ramblas - the perfect location to experience magical Catalán culture. The school is located in a modern 4-story building with all the amenities that you need including a gym, solarium, and large rooftop terrace.

    - Activity Highlights - Experience magical Catalan culture, strolling through Plaza Cataluña and Plaza de España, Gran Vía and Las Ramblas. Discover Gaudi including famous Park Guell mosaics. Visit the famous Cathedral Sagrada Familia the Gothic signature to the Barcelona skyline. Stroll the very happening Las Ramblas down to the harbor front for colorful street performers. Savor local cuisine feast on tapas in the Old Gothic Quarter. Bicycle through amazing Barcelona and the Olympic Port. Enjoy the Mediterranean Sea and Barceloneta Beach. Experience the evening spectacle of light, water, & color at Monjuiic! Travel back in time to medieval Girona. Discover the unique & quirky Dalí museum in Figueres you have to see it to believe it!

* SITGES RESORT
    - Your grand finale in this incredible resort town includes beautiful beaches, Spain's biggest theme park, and many cafés on the Promenade. Celebrate all you have accomplished together, immersed in Spanish and Catalan culture and creating life long friendships during your best summer ever!

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: 21 Days: USD 6,799 / 28 Days: USD 7,699 - plus airfare to Madrid and home from Barcelona

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Spain Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of limited up to 45 participants

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

360 Student Travel's Mission Statement: 360 Student Travel will allow you the opportunity to step in a new direction. Travel, volunteer, or improve your foreign language skills we are here to help you take that new step by helping you keep your other foot planted. Regardless of travel style, all programs are created with the understanding that no matter what you want to accomplish during the summer, it is still summer, and the challenges and experiences should be enjoyable as well as rewarding. On our Community Service Program you'll be making the world a better place and discovering the world at the same time - ziplining in Costa Rica, exploring a glacier in Alaska, or marveling at the "Big 5" in Africa. If you're open-minded and interested in achieving goals, volunteering, and helping others, then this will be a meaningful and adventurous summer for you. If you're thinking of studying Spanish or French and want the excitment of travel join us in either Spain, Costa Rica or France. On most of these language programs, we study at multiple locations within a country so you experience its full diversity. On our Pre-College Enrichment program get a sneak peek at college life while being immersed in the culture and excitement of Barcelona. We have teamed up with the renowned International House School, centrally located just steps from Plaza Cataluna, to bring you exciting courses from Creative Writing and International Business to Spanish Language, and SAT prep with Princeton Review. Join us on our Global Adventures if adventures are for you. We offer the most unique variety of activities imaginable that encourage individual growth and character.

Year Founded: 1992