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Cantabria Spanish Language School Trips & Tours

This autonomous region in the north of Spain is rich in history, and with its picturesque surroundings make it the perfect setting for a language tour, cultural exchange or transition year trip.  Traditional coastal villages with cobbled streets, ancestral homes, towers and Modernist style buildings showcase its heritage, while Santander offers a lively contrast to the sleepy villages along the coast.


Experience the real Spain together whilst enjoying a range of educational visits including Gaudí’s ‘El Capricho’ building and the neo-gothic Sobrellano Palace. A trip to Cantabria enhances classroom-based learning by giving pupils the opportunity to practise conversational Spanish, listening skills and increase confidence in their ability. You can include our Spanish Language Enrichment Experience if your group would benefit from the practical application of Spanish language skills.

Sample Itinerary

Our sample itinerary provides you with an idea of the visits you can cover during your trip. We can tailor-make an itinerary to support your specific learning outcomes.

Morning Afternoon Evening
1 Daytime flight & transfer to accommodation. Check in assistance from NST City Representative. Evening meal. Local orientation.
2 Half day excursion to the Cabarceno Wildlife Park Half day excursion to El Soplao Evening meal.
3 Full day excursion to Santander to explore the city using your NST resources & take a cruise of Santander bay. Evening meal.
4 Full day excursion to the Picos de Europa region with visits to the cable car at Fuente De followed by shopping in Potes. Evening meal.
5 Transfer for return flight home
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Morning
Afternoon Daytime flight & transfer to accommodation. Check in assistance from NST City Representative.
Evening Evening meal. Local orientation.
Morning Half day excursion to the Cabarceno Wildlife Park
Afternoon Half day excursion to El Soplao
Evening Evening meal.
Morning Full day excursion to Santander to explore the city using your NST resources & take a cruise of Santander bay.
Afternoon
Evening Evening meal.
Morning Full day excursion to the Picos de Europa region with visits to the cable car at Fuente De followed by shopping in Potes.
Afternoon
Evening Evening meal.
Morning Transfer for return flight home
Afternoon
Evening

Top Visits

Santander

As a port town, it’s no wonder much of the town’s history revolves around the sea. Students can explore the Maritime Museum, Magdalena Peninsula and the Planetarium and even interview a resident on the street. Cruises of Santander Bay are also available.

Altamira Caves

A replica of the original caves, famous for their prehistoric animal paintings. Students will be impressed by how the cave artists used the natural contours in the rock to enhance the animal figures. Workshops are available.

Fuente Dé Cable Car

Take an excursion into the mountains and a memorable cable-car ride to the 1850m high summit where students will be astounded by the stunning views and landscape.

Santillana del Mar

Enjoy exploring this attractive medieval town, containing winding cobbled streets, tourist shops and an abundance of historic buildings.

Comillas

This small town gives students a taste of traditional Cantabria with its cobbled streets and squares, ancestral homes, towers and Modernist style buildings. It’s also home to Gaudí’s ‘El Capricho’ building and the neo-gothic Sobrellano Palace.

Guggenheim Museum

One of the most famous museums in the world, housing modern and contemporary art. The museum’s collection focuses primarily on American and European art from the 20th century. This is an ideal en-route visit for groups flying into Bilbao.

El Soplao Caves

Take a guided tour (in English or Spanish) down the 1,500m route through this cave, with acoustic effects and spectacular lighting showcasing the natural formations. An awe-inspiring visit for students.

Joselin Bakery

In this 40 min guided visit, learn how a small family business has grown to what it is today, whilst still maintaining the traditional values of the past. Groups will get to see how the Sobaos cake is made.

Potes Market

Practise Spanish and pick up a bargain at this popular Spanish market. 

Santander Town Trail

Follow trail instructions and answer questions in Spanish. 

Churros con Chocolate

Enjoy this delicious and decadent Spanish treat!

Cabarceno Nature Park

A visit to this unique nature park will be an unforgettable experience for your group. This park is unlike any other zoo or wildlife park. Attractions include falconry displays conducted in Spanish. Groups can now also feed the animals whilst accompanied by park staff.

Cantabria Maze

Can you reach the centre of Spain’s largest maze? This 5000 square meter maze is located about 5km from Santillana and is a great activity to challenge your group!

Flamenco Lessons

Students can try the heart-stopping and passionate art of Flamenco dancing, a true cultural experience from Spain’s musical heritage.

Visit a local Spanish school

This is a visit that gives students the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a Spanish student. You could choose to spend a few hours at the local school, half a day or even a full day.

Your students will be shown around the school and given a brief introduction to the Spanish education system, before being introduced to their class. They will then take part in a typical Spanish lesson – this could be in Maths, History, Spanish or English Language, etc. Students will also have the opportunity to take lunch with their class, and may even get the chance to cook their food in a paella making workshop.

Language Workshops

In a relaxed environment, students will take part in speaking and listening sessions with native speakers, greatly enhancing their learning experience. 

 


Evening activites

  • Swimming
  • Karaoke
  • Valle Real Shopping Centre - cinema and games zone 
  • A quiz or disco at your hotel

Educational Resources

Free Go Explore journals

We understand that learning resources form an important part of a language tour. Our free Go Explore educational resources are a great tool for pupils to record their language experience and build their confidence when exploring another culture, language and location.


Transport

We offer flights from a variety of departure airports and we’ll work with you to plan your route at the best value possible.

Flight


Giving you full support throughout

Before your tour

  • Your own dedicated NST contact
  • Bespoke tour itineraries
  • Unrivalled local knowledge & expertise
  • Curriculum linked visit programmes
  • Great value for money - no hidden costs
  • Free group leader inspection visits
  • Risk assessment guidance
  • Safety assured, transport, accommodation and visits

Whilst you're away

  • Free educational resources
  • Group-friendly accommodation
  • Exceptional standards of coaching
  • On-tour support from our reps on the ground
  • Support & assistance from our specialists guides throughout your tour
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  • Extensive group travel insurance

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