Field Trips for Alicante, Spain
We highly recommend students participate in the following organized field trips, which are included in your program fees. Some trips may be mandatory for specific classes and will be led by the Resident Director, instructors, or International Office staff.
Please note that destinations may only be available during certain terms and are subject to change at the discretion of the Resident Director or on-site staff.
The following are possible field trip destinations, with further details provided upon arrival.
Altea
Visit the town of Altea, known for its beautiful old quarter built upon a hill. The city is a maze of narrow streets and of whitewashed, Moorish inspired architecture, overlooking a palm-line seafront.
Altea, Fuentes de Algar, and Benidorm
In the morning, visit the town of Altea, known for its beautiful old quarter built upon a hill. Have lunch by the Fuentes (fountains) of Algar where we will be able to swim in its cold water, and in the afternoon visit the tourist hot spot of Benidorm.
Barcelona
Join our three-day, two-night field trip to the vibrant city of Barcelona with the famous Sagrada Familia and enjoy Gaudí’s masterpieces. As the capital of Catalonia, an autonomous region of Northern Spain, we will explore the unique culture and traditions that the sea side city has to offer. Barcelona will amaze you with its rich history, culture, architecture, and design.
Cabo San Antonio and Jávea
Take a morning trek up to the Cabo of San Antonio, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. In the afternoon visit the city of Jávea, a coastal gem with a fourteenth-century church, ancient walls first built to keep out pirates, and a white-sand beach.
Granada
Join a two-night field trip to explore the capital of the last Moorish kingdom in Spain with the Alhambra palace, beautiful grounds, and gardens. Granada is also very popular for its Arab baths, flamenco shows, and tapas.
Guadalest and Calpe
In the morning, visit the sixteenth-century Moorish fortified town of Guadalest, perched on the side of a cliff. In the afternoon, we will visit Calpe and its famous Peñon de Ifach, a massive limestone outcrop over 300 meters high, and we will spend some time at the beach.
Tabarca Island
We will take a ferry to the fortified island of Tabarca, a small island with rich history just a few miles away from Alicante. Tabarca is also a marine reserve, ideal to practice snorkeling.n
Valencia
Join a day trip to the coastal city of Valencia, the third largest city in Spain. Set on the coast with picturesque museums and parks, it is a city rich in history and culture. We will have a guided walking tour of the city center in the morning. Valencia features the architecturally stunning City of Arts and Sciences museum complex, which we will visit in the afternoon.