School Trips to Spain
School trips to Spain offer the chance for a tour rich with educational value, providing an excellent taste of Mediterranean culture for your students, no matter what subjects they study. The rich cultural history of Spain makes it a choice destination for any type of school trip. Whether the focus is language, art, music, business or maths, high school trips to Spain are extremely popular and rewarding for students of all ages.
Why choose an educational tour of Spain?
With an abundance of spectacular cities home to some of the most exceptional attractions and monuments, educational value and inspiration aren’t in short supply when visiting Spain.
Madrid and Barcelona are cities teeming with interesting things to see and do – museums, plazas, architecture, parks and of course, wonderful food. But if you’re looking for a taste of authentic Spain then you should also consider regions such as Andalucia, known for its flamenco dancing, classical guitar and the magnificent Alhambra palace.
Spain is the second largest country in Western Europe, with a host of breathtaking hidden gems and mountainous regions. There really is so much to see, do and learn during your visit that will benefit your students during their educational tour of Spain.
Our Spain school trip highlights…
Across Spain, there are lots of glorious places that will inspire and engage students, leaving them spellbound by their sheer beauty which includes:
- Montjuic - Barcelona
- Fuente De Cable - Cantabria
- Granada - Andalucia
- Prado Museum - Madrid
- Valencia Cathedral - Valencia
- La Sagrada Familia - Catalonia
- Montjuic - Barcelona
This historic, hilly area provides simply stunning views overlooking Barcelona. Students can explore its wide range of attractions, including the Olympic Stadium and the famous Spanish Village, Poble Espanyol, as well as artisan workshops and tapas bars. The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc offers a spectacular display of colour, light, movement, water and music too!
Teleférico de Fuente - Cantabria
Explore the wonders of Northern Spain with a journey up the Picos de Europa and into the heart of the Cantabria mountains. This memorable cable car ride scales an 1850m high summit where students will be astounded by the stunning views and landscape.
Granada - Andalucia
A visit to Granada is a must if your educational tour is targeted at religious studies students. The city is rich in both Islamic and Catholic architecture as well as traditional whitewashed houses and narrow streets. The highlight is undoubtedly the fabulous Alhambra Palace, described by some as ‘the most exciting, sensual and romantic of all European monuments’ - it’s a must for all groups. Groups can also visit the Science Museum, which has fascinating and interactive exhibits that all groups will enjoy.
Prado Museum - Madrid
Located right at the heart of Madrid’s cultural centre, the Prado is home to some of Europe’s most exquisite masterpieces. The extensive collection of historical works by artists such as Goya, Velázquez and El Greco celebrates Spanish heritage and clearly defines links to all the other major European schools.
Valencia Cathedral - Valencia
Valencia Cathedral sits at the heart of the old town of Valencia, in an area called El Carmen. The cathedral has beautiful architecture to admire, and your visit includes an audio tour, available in English, for you to fully appreciate and learn about this fascinating building.
La Sagrada Familia - Catalonia
The astonishing La Sagrada Familia is the unfinished masterpiece of the famous 19th-century architect Antoni Gaudi. It remains one of Catalonia’s biggest tourist attractions and provides students with an inspiring look at one of the biggest cultural sites in the whole of Spain.
Based on Gaudi’s plans of 1954, this stunning building is still under construction and is due to be completed in 2026. During your visit here, students can walk up the meandering spiral staircase to marvel at the openwork spires. If you’re lucky, some of the local wildlife may pay you a visit, with stone snakes, lizards and frogs often found frequenting the impressive structure.
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Why choose NST?
Here's why thousands of teachers choose NST each year...
- Unrivalled school trip knowledge
Your dedicated Tour Co-ordinator will use their trip planning knowledge and expertise to create a tailor-made, curriculum-linked itinerary to meet your group’s exact needs.
- Making it easier for you
Your own trip organiser, travel app, free classroom packs and trip promo resources.
- Free group leader inspection visits
Visit your chosen destination free of charge and plan with confidence.
- Value for money, always
We work hard to make every penny count.
- Over 55 years’ experience
With NST you can rest assured that your group is in safe hands.
- Aligned to your learning outcomes
Every trip can be built around your specific goals — from the latest GCSE and A level curriculum requirements to particular themes, interests or visits you want to focus on.
- Risk assessment guidance
Clear, practical support to help you manage group safety including our free guide.
- Offsetting carbon emissions
Through our partnership with Carbon Footprint, we're committed to offset one tonne of CO2 emissions, and plant a tree on school grounds in the UK, for every trip booked.
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Spain school trip experts
Hundreds of groups travel with NST to Spain every year, and members of our team regularly visit Barcelona, Cantabria, Madrid, Andalucía, Valencia and Seville to really get to know the ins and outs of the area, from logistics and visits to our range of student-friendly accommodation.
Your dedicated Tour coordinator will use their knowledge to create an itinerary that’s tailor-made, perfectly timed and meets your exact school travel needs.
They’ll be able to share their first-hand experience, suggest options you might not have considered and give you insight into the feedback other teachers have given us too.
There’s a lot to contend with when travelling abroad, and many teachers find the service of NST’s Representatives in Barcelona, Cantabria and Madrid invaluable. We can arrange for your representative to meet you on arrival, assist you with hotel check-in, advise on points of interest and public transport and provide your group with 24-hour emergency assistance. With NST, you can be safe in the knowledge that you’ll never be on your own on your Spanish educational tour.
They’ll also be happy to discuss your programme of visits, offer an insight into your destination and suggest popular evening activities too.
