El Puerto: 4 Day Trip Spain
4 Days from £705pp
based on 36 students + 4 teachers, departing 3rd November 27. All compulsory charges that we have been able to calculate are included in the price. We'll highlight any expected local charges in your tailored quote.
The above price is an accurate quote for the detailed itinerary and the 'What's Included' section. This trip combines language learning with relevant, cultural and fun activities, providing great value for your budget. As teachers, we know your time is valuable, so we focus on providing transparent and honest quotes from the outset.
Through language workshops and exciting trips, language students can practice their Spanish skills in real-life scenarios against a backdrop of El Puerto's charming old towns and beautiful beaches.
You’ll stay in Spark School, where a holistic approach is unique to any other destination we offer. You'll be supported by a dedicated specialist teacher from the moment you arrive, meaning you'll benefit from a fully embedded trip. The school's emphasis on pastoral care also makes it perfect for younger year groups.
With this 4-day itinerary, students will gain practical application of GCSE and A Level vocabulary across gastronomy, leisure and heritage as they're immersed in Andalusian traditions.
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 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
- 3 nights accommodation (including city tax). Staff rooming based on the same gender teachers sharing multi-bedded rooms
- All excursions, activities and entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
- Half 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
Day
1
Arrival and beach BBQ
Arrive at Seville airport, where you will be met by your Spanish Language School Tour Leader.
Once you have arrived at your accommodation, enjoy a delicious BBQ and have some free time.
Curriculum links:
- GCSE: Leisure activities; Food and drink
- A Level: Experiencing Andalusian social and gastronomic traditions
Day
2
Food market & El Puerto Castle
Begin with a one-hour language workshop tailored to your students’ needs and today’s activities.
Put your skills into practice at the food market. Students will embrace the culture as their welcomed by the locals and converse with vendors to source specific ingredients.
After lunch, visit El Puerto Castle with a Spanish guide. Built on Roman remains, this medieval fortress evolved from a 13th-century mosque into a fortified church and later a castle. Today, it is owned by a Portuguese bodega and houses wine barrels.
Later, sample the local cuisine and try delicious churros dipped in chocolate before putting understanding skills to the test by watching a Spanish film at Spark School.
Curriculum links:
- GCSE: Describing towns; Leisure activities; Food and culture
- A Level: Heritage, architecture and cultural history; Authentic listening practice
Day
3
Excursion to Cádiz by ferry
After this morning’s language workshop, you’ll take a 30-minute ferry ride to Cádiz. During your journey, you’ll witness fantastic views of El Puerto and the Bay of Cádiz.
Once you have arrived, enjoy a guided tour of Torre Tavira.
Torre Tavira is the highest point of elevation in the old town and houses Camera Obscura, an optical system that reflects images on a white screen of the scenes outside.
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.
Curriculum links:
- GCSE: Local area; Transactional practice
- A Level: Urban heritage, Historical architecture
Day
4
Home
After a 1-hour morning language workshop, it’s time to head to Seville airport for the journey home.
Curriculum Links:
- GCSE: Reflection and travel vocabulary
- A Level: Independent cultural and linguistic reflection
Trip notes:
We have a wide range of activities to suit different academic interests, budgets and abilities.
School Trip Planning Hub
We know that the real job of selling a school trip is down to you and your colleagues so we've collated some helpful resources for you to use to make sure you not only get the buy in from your students and their parents, but also that you have all the details you need to ensure a simple planning process.
Launching Your School Trip
