Students will visit this cosmopolitan city that is the gateway to the rest of Europe. Barcelona has endless sights to see including innovative art and architecture, facilities from the 1992 Olympic games, and the Mediterranean coast! Perhaps best known for its unique architecture of Gaudí and... Read More

Located in a setting of natural beauty 3,000 feet above sea level, the colorful historic town of Cuenca occupies a superb site between two river gorges. Cuenca is known for its spectacular 15th Century “Casas Colgadas” [Hanging Houses] that appear suspended over the cliff’s edge and... Read More

Cullera, located between Valencia and Gandía, is a precious coastal town. It is built around the “Mountain of Gold” and surrounded by the Xúquer River and the Mediterranean Sea. From the Mountain of Gold, students will have a spectacular view of the enormous fruit and vegetable plantations... 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

This charming town is often referred to as the heart of the Valencian coast. Located between the mountains and the sea, Gandía offers an appealing climate and wonderful natural diversity. The city is about 40 miles south of Valencia and about 70 miles north of Alicante and is situated at the... Read More

Granada is a southern city located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains (Spain’s highest mountains). Its crowning glory, the Alhambra, is a Moorish fortress and complex of palaces occupying the crown of a hill overlooking the lower part of the city. The rattle of castanets and the strum... Read More

Located about ten miles southeast of Valencia, La Albufera is one of the most beautiful natural parks in Spain. The park itself encompasses an area of about 50,000 acres. It is estimated that there are close to 250 species of birds that take refuge in the park, and nearly 100 of these species... 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

Morocco is a legendary country, with a history as diverse as its population. A longstanding cultural crossroads, Morocco provides visitors with a taste of Arabic, African, and European influences. The country’s famous open-air markets are filled with textiles, jewelry, and art, and there are... Read More

Teruel is one of Spain's unspoiled treasures where people can discover dramatic mountainous landscape as well as some of the most exquisite Mudejar architecture in Spain. Also located in Teruel is Dinopolis, a new exhibition center dedicated to prehistoric times and dinosaurs. 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