Spanish Language Trip to the Bay of Cádiz

About this trip

This Spanish language tour offers students the chance to be fully immersed in the language and culture of Andalucia. Based at the welcoming Sparkville Residence in El Puerto de Santa María, an authentic and historic seaside town on the Bay of Cadiz, students enjoy the perfect blend of learning and exploration. The residence sits close to beautiful Blue Flag sandy beaches and provides an ideal base for a range of Spanish lessons, excursions and cultural experiences. Lessons are taught by native Spanish teachers, with flexible durations (from 1–4 hours per day) tailored to your curriculum needs. The level of immersion is entirely up to you, with friendly bilingual staff supporting students in both Spanish and English. Every group is also accompanied by a dedicated chaperone throughout their stay, ensuring a safe, engaging and enjoyable experience — including a day trip to nearby Seville, the vibrant capital of Andalucia, known for its stunning architecture, flamenco and tapas culture.

Sample Itinerary

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Fly from UK
Transfer to accommodation
BBQ at Spark

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Morning language class
Visit Moorish Castle
Ferry to Cadiz – Torre Tavira Watchtower, Parque Genoves, shopping

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Market Visit
Rota: Spanish lessons + paella cooking OR Spanish lesson + flamenco dance class.
Time on beach
Tapas out in restaurant

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Visit Seville
La Giralda
Real Alcázar of Seville
Santa Cruz
Plaza de España
Shopping
Departure ceremony at Spark

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Depart accommodation
Transfer to airport

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Excursion Ideas

Language lessons Find out more

Language lessons

Subject Range: MFL, Cultural

What you’ll experience: Language lessons take place in the classrooms of the Spark Residence and all the language teachers are native speakers of Spanish. You can request from 1-4 hours per day to suit your requirements (groups tend to opt for 1-2 hours). It is also possible to focus on areas of the curriculum that suit your needs. Classes average around 10 students per class.

Select Says: Your group will receive a certificate at the end of the week!

Paella cooking class – In House Find out more

Paella cooking class – In House

Subject Range: Cultural, Food Technology, Language

What you’ll experience: Students learn to cook the classic Spanish dish such paella, This is a fantastic way for your group to learn how to cook a traditional Spanish dish, whilst also building their language skills in real-life situations.

Select Says: This is a fantastic way for your group to learn how to cook a traditional Spanish dish, whilst also building their language skills in real-life situations.

Flamenco workshop in-house Find out more

Flamenco workshop in-house

Subject Range: MFL, Cultural

What you’ll experience: An opportunity to throw yourself into the Spanish culture with a fun flamenco workshop. Learn the basic steps of the dance and the hand movements.

Select Says: This is great fun and can take place within the Sparkville Residence.

Spark in-house activities Find out more

Spark in-house activities

Subject Range: Cultural, Language

What you’ll experience: There are numerous opportunites for evening entertainments within the Spark residence including quizzes, disco, karaoke, a film night, tapas tasting and board and card games. Quizzes can be themed to compliment your groups’ learning – for example by using Spanish history as a theme.

Select Says: There is also a BBQ available on the rooftop terrace.

Seville Find out more

Seville

Subject Range: MFL, Cultural

What you’ll experience: An opportunity for students to experience the beautiful sights of the city of Seville including the Giralda, Alcázar, Santa Cruz, and Plaza de España.

Select Says: The Alcázar of Seville is a royal palace originally created by Moorish Muslim kings and the upper levels are still used as the official Seville residence of the royal family.

Cádiz Find out more

Cádiz

Subject Range: MFL, Cultural

What you’ll experience: Cathedral, Torre Tavira, museum, park and shopping

Select Says: The Tavira Tower is the highest point in the old part of the town and has a Camera Obscura where students can view projected images and details of Cádiz.

Accommodation Options

Sparkville Residence Find out more

Sparkville Residence

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Capacity: 45

Location: El Puerto de Santa Maria

What you’ll experience: Located just outside the centre of El Puerto de Santa Maria, the Sparkville Residence has everything you need on hand, and is convenient for your language lessons being situated above the Spark Spanish Academy Complex. The accommodation is close to the historic centre of EL Puerto and near to various amenities such as shops, restaurants, banks, and the sandy-white blue flag beaches of El Puerto. Plus every group benefits from their own Spark chaperone who is with the group for the duration of their stay! Located just outside the centre of El Puerto de Santa Maria, the Sparkville Residence has everything you need on hand, and is convenient for your language lessons being situated above the Spark Spanish Academy Complex. The accommodation is close to the historic centre of EL Puerto and near to various amenities such as shops, restaurants, banks, and the sandy-white blue flag beaches of El Puerto. Plus every group benefits from their own Spark chaperone who is with the group for the duration of their stay!

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