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Spain: Summer Service Adventures

by: Global Works - Travel with Purpose

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Spain attracts travelers with its old-world charm and vibrant people. Explore the country in a way most tourists never will! Beyond experiencing ancient sites and modern cities, you become exposed to a beautiful and untainted Spain. Dive into an unforgettable and authentic experience through community collaboration in our partner local communities! Our Spanish adventure takes you through all the m...

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Program Highlights

Enjoy sightseeing in the famous city of Madrid!

Engage in service work with a sustainable community.

Learn how to make delicious paella!

Explore the beautiful city of Barcelona!

Dive into the world of flamenco dance.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Barcelona, Spain
Availability
Year(s) Offered2025, 2026Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • Summer
Cost Per Week$2000-$5000
Age Requirement:14-17
Types & Subjects:
  • Building & Construction Projects
  • Community Development
  • Conservation
  • Cooking
  • Education
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Guidelines:
  • American
  • Asian
  • Australian
  • Canadian
  • European
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.5

Total Reviews

4

I was in Spain!

by: Cecilia Daniele - United StatesProgram: Spain: Summer Service Adventures
8

After a month of searching I found Global Works on Go Abroad and this program was the best choice I could have made. I got to travel the country and experience so many different cultures and service opportunities. I feel so incredibly privileged to have had the leaders I did. Carlos and Perri were both very helpful in every possible way. I always felt safe both physically and emotionally. We visited the three biggest cities in the country (Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia). I got to work along side of a community of only 22 people in a village outside of Palencia called Amayuelas. I got to help their local farm and made adobe bricks out of mud and hay. Additionally, I got to see and explore buildings and other structures, some dating back to over 2,000 years. The aqueduct in Segovia was most impressive to me. My favorite part of the trip was the fact that we didn't have our phones. We got to get to know each other more and played group games we might not have thought to play. Overall an extremely rewarding experience.

Castle in SegoviaParticipants surrounding trash that was collected

Great experience

by: Marcy Thompson - United StatesProgram: Spain: Summer Service Adventures
10

As the parent of high school students who have traveled with Global Works as well as another group, I would highly recommend Global Works Study. From the first encounter, asking questions, getting information, navigating the process, etc. it was all simple and detailed. I was able to ask questions and get responses quickly and accurately. Once my son was on the trip, updates were frequent and were written by the students, with photos attached! Flights were easy to book and the group leaders were easy to find at the meeting airport location. Loved that the group leader called us before the trip to introduce herself and ask if we had any questions. My son's (16 years old, going into Junior year of high school) said his favorite part was the homestay...made friends for life!

Global works Spain: language and leadership was the trip of a lifetime

by: Eugénie Foss - United StatesProgram: Spain: Summer Service Adventures
10

My Global Works trip was a life changing experience. I went on the Spain Language and Leadership trip. The three week trip was amazing. We formed friendships and learned how to better our global community. Our trip started in Madrid and ended in Barcelona. In between, we visited medieval castles in Segovia and kayaked in Sebucor. We worked on an organic farm in Almuyeas and learned the importance of growing produce with no pesticides, better for the environment and us! We also learned how to make bread, a fun process with a delicious end result. Next we went to the Valencia and learned about how rice patties had destroyed a natural biome of the wetlands. We saw first hand the pollution of the wetlands but did our share to clean up the trash in the water. It may not sound so, but we also had fun. We rewarded ourselves with a dip in the beautiful ocean, which was warm and the color of blue beach glass. The next day, we made traditional Valenciano paella and took a Flamenco dance class. Our trip ended in the beautiful city of Barcelona. We had the amazing opportunity to see a live Flamenco show, which was awesome, especially after having taken a class a few days earlier. The next day we visited the Sagrada Familia, Gaudi's masterpiece, which has been under construction for 128 years, and still not finished. It was stunning and the stained glass windows that reflected color into the Cathedral itself were my favorite part. Between discovering Spain and its incredible culture and food, practicing and improving my Spanish, and meeting new people and making incredible friends, this trip was an experience of a lifetime, one I will cherish and remember forever. I loved my counselors and thought they were great trip leaders, keeping us engaged, informed, immersed in Spanish language and always amused. My group was fantastic and there were lots of hugs and tears at the airport. I can’t wait for my next Global Works trip!

Program Details

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Locations

  • Barcelona, Spain

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Cooking
  • Eco Tours
  • Hiking

Availability

Years Offered: 2025, 2026

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • Summer

Age Requirement

14-17

Guidelines

  • American
  • Asian
  • Australian
  • Canadian

Cost per week

$2000-$5000

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Guest House

Qualifications & Experience

  • High School Freshman (1st Year)
  • High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • High School Junior (3rd Year)
  • High School Senior (4th Year)

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Physical Exam/Health Records

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