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From the big city excitement of Madrid and Barcelona to the small-town charm of Toledo and Granada, you will have a blast exploring Western Europe on this Spain trip for high schoolers. You and your fellow travelers will sample authentic Spanish cuisine, explore ancient cities and snorkel in a marine reserve! Led by amazing program leaders, since this is a summer program for a smaller travel group, it allows you to occasionally go off the beaten path to explore charming towns and discover local treasures. This travel program is designed to help create a lifetime of curiosity, exploration, and connection with others.
This program is the first 17 days of our longer 28-day Spain & Portugal program.
Visit the Royal Palace of Madrid.
Enjoy a live Flamenco show.
Chill on Mediterranean beaches and rowboat in Retiro Park.
Visit the storied FC Barcelona soccer stadium and fan showcase.
Visit the historic city of Toledo, a World Heritage Site.
Sail to Tabarca Island and snorkel in the marine reserve.
Wander through Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter.
Marvel at the famous Sagrada Familia, Gaudi’s most well-known masterpiece.
Learn to cook Spanish tapas during hands-on lessons.
Be intrigued by the unique and quirky works of the Salvador DalÍ Museum.
Experience one of the most visited sites in the world, the Alhambra.
Sail and snorkel in the Mediterranean Sea.
Experience new cultures and thrilling activities in a smaller, tight-knit travel group.
Hotels.
Includes breakfast and dinner daily.
Includes all recreation & activities listed.
Deluxe, private motor coach and occasional public transportation within cities.
Up to 28 participants
We can accommodate most dietary preferences and allergies.
Who are the staff and what are their qualifications?
Our staff are educators, guidance counselors, coaches, college and university students, former camp counselors, residence life coordinators, community volunteers, world travelers, and other leaders with diverse backgrounds. Many are former participants themselves who couldn’t get enough of the Westcoast experience! Learn more about our summer leaders.
What if I need to contact my teen during the program?
Participants may bring their cell phones so parents may call and message their kids directly. You may also contact our Communication Centers which serve as the official link between programs on the road and parents. We are staffed every day during the summer and have somebody on call for after hours emergencies ready to assist you 24/7.
What is the difference between an Active Teen Tour and a Global Adventure program?
Our Active Teen Tours offer larger group sizes (generally 35-48 participants) and travel in deluxe motor coaches. Accommodations include quality hotels and occasional fun college residences.
Global Adventures are smaller group experiences (generally up to 26 participants on all itineraries other than the 17, 20 or 25-day Greece & Italy, 20-day Greece & Portugal or 10-day Greek Islands, which varies from 24-36 participants.)
Groups travel by private motor coaches and occasional public transportation internationally, and use passenger vans in the USA. Select European programs travel exclusively by train and public transportation. While these programs have a slightly bigger focus on adventure travel, we stay in quality hotels and lodges, always ensuring a good night’s rest.