Gap Year Programs in Spain
Sipping sangrias, dancing the flamenco, and exploring diverse architectural styles — aww, sííí, why not live the good life with a gap year in Spain? ¡Es la caña! With 44 World UNESCO Heritage sites, hundreds of fiestas, and millions of Spanish speakers, you’ll experience something new every day. Give yourself a break from the hubbub of school or work to create a better version of yourself, learn some Spanish, and make lifelong friends. Take it despacito with a gap year abroad in Spain: lounging on beaches, exploring palaces, and savoring gazpacho on warm, sunny days.


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International Internships in Madrid
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CIEE High School Grads Abroad
CIEE Gap Year: Spanish Language & Culture in Seville, Spain
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Impact Gap Year

Cultural Explorer Gap Year
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Institute for Global Studies

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International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
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Seamester Study Abroad at Sea
Seamester Study Abroad and Gap Year Voyages
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Semester at Sea
Semester at Sea: Global Study Abroad on a Floating Campus
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EF Gap Year
EF Gap Semester: 10-Week Programs in Multiple Destinations
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Gapforce
Europe Tour with Gapforce
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Spanish Gap Year
Future Leaders Program: Gap Semester in Spain
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Linguistic Horizons
Gap Year: Spanish or English Language Immersion
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Volunteer World
Volunteer World: Best Volunteer Abroad Programs Worldwide
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RVF International
Teach English in Spain with RVF
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Best Cities
Spain’s geography ranges from mountains to rivers to islands to coasts, but whatever city you’re in, you’re probably just a high-speed train ride or an economical flight away to another stunning place. The best gap year destinations in Spain that offer a variety of programs include Barcelona, Seville, and Madrid.
Barcelona. Let the seaside city of Barcelona brisk you away with its Mediterranean fresh air, dramatic Gothic architecture, and salivating gastronomical delights. As one of the largest financial capitals of the world, Barcelona offers gappers internships in a variety of fields to get their feet wet in the office while you soak in the sun outside of the office. Experience the whimsical Park Güell, the jaw-dropping sight of the Sagrada Familia, and the succulent paella.
Seville. Slip into your heels and shimmy on over to this historic city with some of the biggest flamenco dance events in the world. From the Moorish-Renaissance palace Alcazár to the Plaza de España, Seville will overwhelm you with its gorgeous baroque and modern architecture. Seville offers gappers small-group private Spanish classes to help you acquire skills in this romantic language. Cobbled alleys lined with orange trees, tapas ricas, and local museums makes this city a cultural haven.
Madrid. The third largest European city and capital lies in the heart of Spain. With a welcoming atmosphere, hot night scenes, and artistic sights, no day will be like the next. Madrid offers gappers language and art classes, internships, and volunteer opportunities. The royal palaces, legendary cocktail bars, artistic masterpieces, and plazas and parques will sweep you off your feet. Some of most delicious food in Spain is here from huevos rotos to chocolate con churros to orejas a la plancha.
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