Located southwest of Bilbao along the Camino de Santiago, Burgos is home to 170,000 residents and is the capitol of the province with the same name. This beautiful city was founded in the 9th century and boasts more religious monuments than any other city in Spain. The most impressive of these... Read More

The small town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial is located approximately 30 miles northwest of Madrid. The principal attraction of this city is the 16th century complex built by King Felipe II. The result is more than a royal palace; it is a massive monument, containing not only the King’s... Read More

Visit to Gernika (Guernica). This town was made famous by Picasso's painting of the bombing of Gernika during the Spanish Civil War. Read More

The capitol of Spain’s most important wine region, Logroño is an important center of trade for the region. Situated along the religous pilgrimage known as the Camino de Santiago it is the largest city in the province and is surrounded by vineyards and bodegas. Near by Pamplona is home to some... Read More

The excursion to the capital city will include visits to the Museo del Prado, which houses works of Spanish and European painters from the 12th through the 18th centuries; Palacio Real, considered one of the finest palaces in Europe; as well as the Puerta Del Sol, which captures the spirit of... Read More

San Sebastián was founded in 1180 as a small fishing village. It has been an important vacation destination since the late 1800s after being adopted as the summer home for Madrid’s royalty. The city was brought into the international spotlight in "The Sun Also Rises," with several of the... Read More

A favorite vacation spot among Spaniards, Santander is full of energy during the summer! The beaches are highly enjoyable, especially with the picturesque views that surround the bay. Students should visit the Palacio de la Magdalena and the unique gardens of Piquío. Don't forget to indulge in... Read More

Declared a national landmark, Toledo is the city that inspired El Greco in the 16th century. Since then, it has remained largely unchanged in its blending of Arabic, Jewish, and Christian influences. Toledo is also famous for its outstanding Cathedral, which houses many of El Greco’s... Read More