El Puerto: Fantástico Trip Spain
4 Days from £670pp
Based on 30 students and 3 teachers (free places)
Experience the highlights of El Puerto with this language trip to El Puerto.
Through classroom workshops and exciting trips, students can practice their skills in real life scenarios against a back drop of charming old towns and beautiful beaches.
With this 4-day itinerary,students will develop their Spanish skills by immersing themselves in the culture, chatting with the locals, tasting traditional cuisine and visiting historical landmarks.
Here is an example itinerary, but your trip can be tailored to your learning goals, students and budget with the help of our team of former MFL teachers and destination specialists.
You’ll stay in Spark School, a language school that nurtures each student allowing them to explore languages and learn new skills in a fun environment. You’ll also be accompanied by a language school tour leader from the moment you arrive.
Your trip is tailor-made, so you can choose topics that link to your students and learning goals. The following itinerary has been curated by travel specialists and former MFL teachers, but it can be adapted to your learning goals, students and budget.
What's included
- Return flights from London to Spain
- Access to language school facilities and staff
- Local language school tour leader providing outstanding knowledge of the region’s culture
- Staff rooming based on same gender teachers sharing multi-bedded rooms
- All excursions, activities and entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
- Full board basis
- All transportation in Spain, including airport transfers, in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle
- Peace of mind with our unique Travel Disruption Support, protecting your group should the unexpected happen
- Loyalty Scheme with a range of benefits and discounts
- Unique no surcharge guarantee
Day
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Day 1
Arrive at Seville airport where you will be met by your Spanish teacher tour leader.
Once you have arrived at your accommodation, your group will be treated to a delicious BBQ and have some free time to get acquainted with their new surroundings.
Day
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Day 2
Set the stage for the exciting day ahead, with a one-hour classroom workshop tailored to your students’ needs and today’s activities.
Put your skills into practice at the local food market. Students will embrace the culture and converse with locals to source the specific ingredients. You will be welcomed by the vibrant locals eager to share their culinary wisdom.
After lunch, explore El Puerto Castle with a Spanish guide. The medieval fortress is the heart of El Puerto de Santa María with a fascinating history; A mosque was built on Roman remains in 1264 AD and the qibla (the site of prayer indicating the direction of Mecca) remains. The mosque was transformed into a fortified church and later (end of 14thC) an outer wall was built to create the castle as it appears today. It is now owned by a Portuguese bodega, housing numerous barrels.
No trip to Spain is complete without sampling the local cuisine. Indulge in delicious churros dipped in chocolate before putting understanding skills to the test by watching a Spanish film at Spark School.
Day
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Day 3
After this morning’s classroom workshop, you’ll take a 30-minute ferry ride to Cadiz. During your journey, you’ll witness fantastic views of El Puerto and the Bay of Cádiz!
Once you have arrived in Cadiz, enjoy a guided tour of Torre Tavira.
Torre Tavira is the highest point of elevation in the old town. It houses Camera Obscura, an optical system that reflects images on a white screen of the scenes outside. On a clear day, visibility from the terrace extends 100 miles, including the African coast.
Next, explore Parque Genoves. The quintessential garden of Cádiz and the largest green space in the city. You’ll see fountains, a waterfall with a lake, an auditorium and many varieties of botanical species including a dragon and monkey puzzle tree.
Head back to El Puerto via ferry to enjoy a delicious tapas tasting. You’ll get a taste of authentic tortillas, croquetas, montaditas and many more delights… Don’t forget to order them in Spanish!
Day
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Day 4
After a 1-hour morning lesson, it’s time to head to Seville airport for the journey home.
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