A treasure trove of energetic cities, avant-garde architecture, Roman relics and famous footballers; from its towering mountain ranges to its sparkling seas, Spain’s pervasive energy can be guaranteed to charm and motivate students of all subject areas.

Discover the eccentric designs of Gaudi in cosmopolitan Barcelona. Explore ancient streets and cutting edge architecture, enjoy the taste of the Mediterranean and soak in the landscapes that influenced Picasso and El Greco. Stretch out on beautiful beaches and smell citrus-trees, olive-groves and vineyards along Costa Dorada’s Coast. Examine rocky inlets, investigate modern-tourism and hurtle down white knuckle rides on Costa Brava’s Wild Coast. Dance the Flamenco and observe Moorish influences in Andalucía; study Spanish in its purest form in central Spain.

With a lust for life like no other, Spain has the power to ignite a passion for learning, fuelling pupils to develop their language skills and subject strengths in an addictive country of passionate people and enviable weather, and furthering their understanding of their wider European citizenship - expect your students to leave with a burning desire to return.

Key Information

Travel: STS offers tours via coach whether Eurotunnel or Ferry and by air. In-country travel is efficient with good roads systems and excellent rail services.

Accommodation: STS offer a choice of full and half-board coastal and city-based welcoming hotels and friendly youth hostels.

Weather: With a predominantly Mediterranean climate, Spain enjoys hot summers and mild winters, but experiences significant extremes and changeable weather in mountainous and coastal areas.

Spending money: A very affordable destination, food, souvenirs and drinks are generally cheaper than the UK, although students will need a few more Euros to hand in popular cities. Personal expenses are at the discretion of schools.