Gap Year Programs in Granada, Spain

Experience the westernmost outpost of the Arab world. Travel from forested mountains to the Sahara Desert while studying different languages, faiths, and cultures across the Straits of Gibraltar. From the rise and fall of empires to the cross-cultural exchanges that have left an indelible mark on both nations, this program emphasizes migration patterns, international relations, and religious influence across continents. By following the path of conquests, intellectual growth, and artistic achievements, we will gain a profound understanding of how history has shaped the present-day connections between Morocco and Spain.

Beautiful Granada is the capital city in the province of Granada. Seated at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and having four rivers running through the city, it remains only an hour from the Mediterranean Sea. It has even hosted the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships back in 1996. In Granada, you can experience local highlights like: - Festivals: International Music and Dance Festival, International Jazz Festival, Granada Festival South Cinemas, the International Tango Festival, and many others! - Concerts: There are lots of concerts throughout the year in the Manuel de Falla Auditorium and theater on top of opera performances in the Congress Palace - Parties: Throughout the year, several parties are held on significant dates for religious, civil, or cultural reasons. Granada has something for everyone. With API, you, too, can take a part of Spain as your own!

Studying abroad in Spain with IES Abroad means immersive cultural excursions, hands-on classes, afternoon siestas, and evenings strolling through winding streets to find your favorite tapas. You will explore UNESCO world heritage sites, wander through acclaimed art museums, and marvel at unique architecture as you stroll through winding streets, all while experiencing the wonders of this diverse country when you study abroad in Spain. The extensive Atlantic and Mediterranean coastline has made Spain one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations, but beyond the veneer of tourism, Spain has a long and complicated history of Roman, Catholic, Jewish, and Arab influences. This mix has produced stunning and varied architecture, a strong tradition of academic scholarship, some of the 20th century’s most influential artists, and a complex sense of modern national identity. From the modern European cities of Madrid and Barcelona, to the medieval university of Salamanca and the Moorish flavor of Granada, Spain has a place for everyone to explore and better understand Spanish culture, which is far from easy to define. If you're looking for adventure, Spain will not disappoint!

Study abroad in the historic city of Granada, Spain. Home to flamenco music and the world-famous Alhambra palace, Granada is the ideal study abroad destination. Surrounded by the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountains and within an hour of Spain’s tropical Mediterranean coastline, you are positioned for the experience of a lifetime. Courses are taught at the University of Granada or iNMSOL language institute and offered for all Spanish levels. You can also take electives available in English and Spanish as well as choose from internships and other modern languages. The Arcos Learning Abroad program provides an all-inclusive study abroad experience with cultural activities on weekdays, excursions on weekends, on-site directors, carefully vetted homestays, tuition, and much more. Arcos invites you to step through the arch and into a life-changing experience abroad. Spain awaits!