Spain Language: Madrid, Barcelona, & the Costa del Sol
Location
Spain: Madrid
Description
The Capital Madrid! Cosmopolitan and ultra-cool Barcelona! Trendy Marbella on the Costa del Sol! We team up with the award winning ENFOREX Spanish School to give you a unique educational experience featuring three separate school locations in different regions of the country that each has a unique vibe. Twelve mornings are for improving your conversational skills in Spanish class. Afternoons and evenings are for cultural outings, Mediterranean beaches, flamingo dance lessons, adventure, nightclubs and city touring. After this four week journey, you'll need a siesta to recover from the non-stop excitement.
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.
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 "madrileno" 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 Velasquez and Goya at the Prado. Check out cool Euro styles in Spain's fashion mecca. Sample cafes 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 Transito, 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 Andalucia 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 cafe 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 Cataluna and Plaza de Espana, the Gran Via and Las Ramblas - the perfect location to experience magical Catalan 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 Cataluna and Plaza de Espana, Gran Via 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 Dali museum in Figueres you have to see it to believe it!
* Stiges Resort
- Your grand finale in this incredible resort town includes beautiful beaches, Spain's biggest theme park, and many cafes 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!