School Trips to Spain
Although possible to travel to Spain by coach or by ferry, flying is by far the most popular mode of transport for UK students taking a school trip to Spain. Flights depart daily from most UK airports, national and regional, and are direct to all the main cities you are likely to visit. The journey time is between 2 and 3 hours depending you're your departure and destination airports. Airport transfers will be included with your trip.
So what makes Spain such an interesting place for school visits?
On this page you will find our recommendations for Spainish trips that have already taken thousands of school pupils, and that get frequent recommendations from other teachers. You will also find more useful information below about planning your school's trip to Spain.
A coach trip from the London area to Madrid will take the best part of a couple of days, while a ferry from one of the South Coast ports to either Santander or Bilbao will take around a day. A longer journey will give you more places en-route to talk about.
Your school trip organiser will arrange your accommodation and in Spain you are likely to stay in a hotel. The main cities are well prepared for tourists and there are good quality budget options for schools. If you are brave enough to organise your own trip, you may want to look at youth hostels as a real budget option.
Study options in Spain
If your students are learning the Spanish language, then a school trip to Spain is (forgive the French) a fait accompli, though there are plenty of opportunities to engage your class in further cross curricular activities, to make your trip to Spain as rewarding as possible. If Modern Foreign Languages are not the focus of your school's tour of Spain, then here are some other reasons that make Spain such a popular destination for school groups.
Spanish Language and Art Trip to Barcelona
Location: Europe, SpainSubjects: Activities, Art, Cultural, Languages
Learn Spanish in beautiful Barcelona. Spanish lessons are mixed in with trips and excursions to visit some of Gaudi’s famous works and a tour of the Camp Nou home to Barcelona FC.
Spanish Language and Art Trip to Barcelona
Barcelona Explorer
Europe, Spain
Architecture, Art, Cultural, Languages
Barcelona is the ancient capital of Catalonia and is a great location for students studying Spanish. The highlights of the city tour are the shops in the Las Ramblas quarter and Gaudi’s incredible cathedral, La Sagrada Familia.
School Seville Tours
Europe, Spain
Art, Cultural, Languages
Embark on Rondo Travel's Flamenco tour for an authentic experience of passion and emotion. Ideal for group immersion in Spanish language and culture in a superb destination.
Barcelona
Spain
Art, Cultural, History, Languages
A hub of Art, Culture, Architecture, Fashion & Cuisine. In the Catalonian capital of Barcelona, the rich history of the city is complemented by contemporary life.
Community Development in Spain
Europe, Spain
Activities, Community Projects, Cultural, Languages
Take your students to Barcelona to make a real impact through food aid, elderly care, and children's programmes while gaining social work experience and immersing yourselves in the rich Spanish culture.
Art & Design Trip to Barcelona with Equity
Spain
Design Technology, Languages, Cultural, Art
Barcelona was built for an Art and Design trip! It's a feast for the eyes and students will love exploring the different styles on display, both in the museums and the stunning architecture on the streets.
Multisports Tour to Spain with Equity
Spain
Sports Tours
A multisports tour to Spain with Equity allows students to develop their skills on the sunny Spanish coastline with top-quality training facilities and coaches. Featuring three locations, you'll be spoilt for choice.
Art and history trip to Europe
Belgium, France, Italy, Spain, Europe
English, History, Geography, Geology, Religious Education, Cultural, Art, World War
Organise a history and art educational tour through Europe.
An educational immersion in culture, history, arts and languages across several European cities.
Spanish Language and Art Trip to Barcelona
Europe, Spain
Activities, Art, Cultural, Languages
Learn Spanish in beautiful Barcelona. Spanish lessons are mixed in with trips and excursions to visit some of Gaudi’s famous works and a tour of the Camp Nou home to Barcelona FC.
Activity and Watersports Trips to Spain with Equity
Spain
Sports Tours
Home to breathtaking beaches and a beautiful climate and culture, groups can enjoy a wealth of outdoor activities along Spain's Costa Brava coastline including kayaking, windsurfing, sailing, stand up paddle boarding and more.
Barcelona Tours
Europe, Spain
Art, Cultural, Languages
Barcelona, renowned for art and tourism, captivates with its historic streets, markets, and iconic Sagrada Familia. Spain's enduring charm persists.
School Trips to Spain with Equity
Spain
Science, Geography, Sports Tours, Languages, Cultural, Art
One of our favourite school trip destinations, Spain offers students a huge variety of locations and subject tours. Our trips include options for Art, Sports Tours, Enrichment, Food Tech, Geography, Languages, STEM, Watersports and more!
Spanish Language & Business Trip to Seville
Europe, Spain
Business and Economics, Cultural, Languages
Sweet Chariot has teamed up with a leading Spanish language school to offer trips to Seville, Malaga and Madrid.
Spanish is the 4th most widely spoken language globally, with nearly 500 million speakers in 20 countries.
Netball Tours to Spain with Equity
Spain
Sports Tours
A netball tour is a great way for players to bond and grow. At Equity, we know that on a sports tour it can be shown that workshops, tailored training programmes and an external environment can change a student’s attitude towards sport.
Barcelona Languages
Spain, Europe
Languages, Cultural
Let your students discover Barcelona; unearthing the beautiful language, unique history and mesmerising culture of the Catalonia region, in the heart of the bustling and vibrant city. The city's unique atmosphere and personality will wow any student.
Cantabria Spain Tours
Europe, Spain
Cultural, Languages
Explore the undiscovered charm of Cantabria with Rondo Travel. Immerse in pure Spanish, discover incredible caves, delve into history, and add fun with surfing.
Volcanic Lanzarote for Geography
Europe, Spain
Geography, Languages
Experience the allure of an alternate world! Embrace your passion for geography and geology in the inviting warmth of Lanzarote. Revel in captivating excursions and marvel at breathtaking sights, making it one of Rondo Travels' emerging destinations.
Madrid
Spain
Art, Cultural, History, Languages
The Spanish capital provides a wonderful opportunity for students to exercise their language skills by communicating with native speakers while learning more about the capital city. Madrid is a vibrant city that blends a wealth of heritage.
Language, Art & Food Tech Trip to Seville with Equity
Spain
Design Technology, Religious Education, Languages, Art
Seville is one of Spain's most attractive and intriguing cities located in Andalucia. From the breathtaking Moorish architecture to the bustling food markets, your students will fall in love with this Spanish gem.
Madrid Group Tour with Equity
Spain
History, Design Technology, Languages, Art
A modern and sophisticated city that beautifully balances its history with its present, Madrid is a great destination for school, college, or university trips. In particular, we recommend visiting for Art and Design focused tours.
Art & Design Overseas Trips with Equity
France, Italy, Spain, USA
Design Technology, Art
With 11 different beautiful cities to choose from, you can inspire your Art & Design students with a range of options including world-famous galleries and museums, contemporary exhibitions, unique architecture and thought-provoking spaces.
Language, Culture & Food Tech Trip to Valencia with Equity
Spain
Languages, Cultural, Art
Valencia is a fantastic, vibrant city perfect for schools as it has plenty of excellent cultural attractions to enjoy. Language and Food Technology trips are ideal, plus students will love a visit to the stunning City of the Arts and Sciences.
Barcelona Art & Design
Spain, Europe
Design Technology, Cultural, Art
Looking for the perfect location for your next art & design school trip? Look no further than Barcelona! Explore the unique culture and history behind the birthplace of iconic artists, Salvador Dali, and Joan Miró and longtime home of Pablo Picasso.
Football Tour to Spain with Equity
Spain
Sports Tours
A football tour with Equity delivers everything on your wish list: professional coaches, world-famous clubs and elite training facilities. Our bespoke tours are geared to improving and inspiring your team.
Barcelona Group Tour with Equity
Spain
Science, Languages, Cultural, Art, Architecture, Hospitality and Catering, Travel Tourism
From its gorgeous, sandy beaches to its surrealist Gaudi designs, Barcelona is a vibrant, colourful city that is brimming with energy. With a huge variety of options, Barcelona is perfect for everyone, especially art students and food lovers.
School Maths Trip
Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Europe, USA, North America
Maths
We use maths every day of our life, but to inspire your students to want to know more, discover maths trip ideas to cities in Europe and beyond, and find out how we can tailor make the perfect mathematics based study tour for your school group.
Business Studies
the economic fortunes of Spains major cities is a fascinating area for any student of business. Schools can make trips to Barcelona's vibrant port on the Mediterranean coast, Madrid's finance and banking sector, or perhaps take a more detailed look at the important wine industry.
Art & Design
Spain is the home to plenty of famous artists, though if is an art trip to Spain you are interested in, we recommend Barcelona. Home to the magnificent Sagrada Familia Cathedral, designed by Gaudi, and of course the wonderful and inspirational Picasso Museum.
Sports
Sporting activities are another great mechanism through which school children can experience life in Spain. Playing organised sports gives the students something familiar in a foreign country and also allows them to get more involved with local Spanish people, rather than just skimming across the surface as a tourist. Check out our guide to school sports trips to Valencia
Modern Foreign Languages
There are various ways to make the most of a modern foreign language (MFL) trip to Spain. Some trip organisers will have partnerships with local schools, and the suggested itinerary will include time for your group to experience part of a typical school day in a Spanish school. Other trips will simply visit plenty of local historic and modern attractions, encouraging students to use as much conversational Spanish as possible. However you choose to enjoy your school trip to Spain, an immersive language experience will be of great benefit to your student's understanding of the language.
Barcelona
Capital of the Catalonia region of Spain, this is a major European city and has a huge amount to offer schools. Must see places within the city include La Rambla which is the main thoroughfare, arguably Barcelona's answer to the Champs Elysees. And the Picasso Museum. View our Barcelona school tours
Madrid
Capital of Spain and a great city for school group tours to explore. Highlights include the Plaza Mayor, the main square, and the Royal Palace (Palacio Real).
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