pain is a country of wide contrasts offering old world
contrasts offering old world cultural and historical traditions alongside lively resorts and outstanding coastlines.
Discover the Costa Brava or Costa Dorada where groups enjoy a combination of cultural Spain, beachside fun and the Port Aventura Theme Park. Both destinations are also ideally located to explore the fascinating city of Barcelona, a treasure trove of art, culture, history and modern day chic. Cantabria in the northwest of Spain is the region where Spanish is spoken in its purest form.
New for 2006 is Andalucia, bathed in sunshine for much of the year and offering the classical cities of Seville, Granada and Cordoba.
Andalucia
Bathed in sunshine for much of the year this Southern Spanish province is both romantic and alluring. The coastal playground contrasts with the rustic whitewashed houses of the hill villages. The countryside teems with orange groves and the high sierras are snow-capped all year round. The classical cities of Seville, Granada and Cordoba with their moorish past abound in treasures of art, architecture and artefacts.
Spain's second largest city, the capital of Catalonia with a wealth of gothic Catalan architecture in the old town. The unique works of the architect Gaudi, including his outstanding Sagrada Familia Cathedral, are amongst its many treasures. Although Barcelona has a rich historical heritage it is also a dynamic city that looks forward with futuristic architecture, art and fashion.
Other attractions include great art galleries, the Olympic Stadium and Barcelona football club.
Spain's Gold Coast with wide sandy beaches close to the vibrant city of Barcelona and Roman Tarragona. Students will love the excellent Port Aventura Theme Park, near Salou. This region provides a perfect base for a tour combining leisure with culture and is a great location for groups wishing to focus their tour on the city of Barcelona.
The capital of Spain, located in the heart of the peninsular and right in the centre of the Castillian plain. Discover this fascinating compact city with world class museums, monuments and parks.
Europe's highest capital city offers a wide choice of worthwhile educational visits all within walking distance or instead use the first rate metro system. There are many fascinating visits outside the city.
North Western Spain enjoys a climate that is generally cooler with vegetation that is lusher than the rest of Spain. The coastline is washed by the huge breakers of the Atlantic Ocean and the spectacular mountain scenery in the Picos de Europa equals the Alps in terms of scenic splendour. Cantabria, together with Castille, is a part of Spain where the Spanish language is spoken in its purest form. The main industry is still farming and the region has been untouched by the influx of tourism that has transformed the Mediterranean coast of Spain. This region is an ideal destination for school groups studying the Spanish language and culture.
The Costa Brava or Wild Coast is an area of rocky inlets, picturesque harbours, fishing villages, sandy beaches and modern tourist resorts. A region rich in natural beauty, history, art, culture and traditions offering a wide choice of worthwhile educational visits. Visit the exciting city of Barcelona and the Port Aventura Theme Park near Salou on the Costa Dorada.
In Spain, the Club Aire Libre Sports and Activity park is located in Cala Llevado on the picturesque Costa Brava.
We can offer school pupils a variety of thrilling watersport activities in Cala Llevado near Tossa de Mar which is 3kms away.
Activities combine adventure, sport and fun in a natural coastal environment, and STS can organise football fixtures against Spanish or International teams for boys and girls.
