Excursions – Spain Semester

Optional/Independent. Students will visit Valencia, the third most-populated city in Spain and home to the largest oceanarium in Europe. Following a guided tour of the city and sights, students will visit the architectural complex of the oceanarium park within the City of…

Included in Program. Students will be introduced to Alicante, from taking in the sights of the bustling port to strolling down the promenade. They will walk through the old city neighborhoods, navigating the narrow streets, and noting the historic landmarks…

Included in Program. Group travel to Granada for a three-day, two-night excursion. The highlight of the city visit is to explore the grand Alhambra, discovering the fascinating history behind the dazzling palaces, manicured gardens, and reflection pools, dating from the…

Optional/Independent. Students can easily visit Madrid (2 hours by high-speed train from Alicante) to explore the famous sights of the capital of Spain, or may sign up for a group excursion (two-day, overnight excursion, extra charge). Group itinerary sights may…

Optional/Independent.  The Spanish Civil War of the 1930's left a shockwave in Alicante and throughout Spain when more than 300 civilians died in a single bombing raid. In the aftermath of the attack, authorities built underground shelters in proportion to…