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Southern Spain Faculty-Led Travel Course

This program explores Andalusia in southern Spain, including Malaga, Granada's Alhambra and Albayzin, Cordoba and Torremolinos. Students study the layered Roman, Islamic and Christian heritage of one of Europe's most distinctive regions.

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Language
Spanish
Currency
Euro
Best season
March–May and September–November
Typical length
10–14 days (customizable)
Southern Spain faculty-led travel course

Highlights

What students will see and do

  1. AlhambraThe hilltop palace and fortress in Granada is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a masterpiece of Islamic architecture.
  2. AlbayzinGranada's old Moorish quarter has narrow streets, whitewashed houses and views toward the Alhambra.
  3. Mezquita of CordobaThis 8th-century mosque, later converted into a cathedral, is known for its forest of red-and-white arches.
  4. MalagaThe port city on the Mediterranean is the birthplace of Pablo Picasso and has a Roman theater and Moorish fortress.
  5. TorremolinosA resort town on the Costa del Sol that illustrates the growth of Spanish coastal tourism.
  6. Andalusian CultureThe region is the home of flamenco, which UNESCO recognizes as intangible cultural heritage.

Faculty-led travel courses

Courses that fit Southern Spain

Professors build their own syllabus; ARAMFO arranges the visits that bring it to life.

Art, Architecture & HistoryA course could study Moorish architecture, the history of Al-Andalus and the work of Picasso. Business & EntrepreneurshipA course could examine tourism management and the economy of the Costa del Sol. Education & Teacher PreparationA course could look at Spanish language learning and cultural heritage education. Psychology, Sociology & Social WorkA course could explore coexistence, migration and regional identity in Andalusia.

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Where you will go

Academic and professional visits

  • A local university faculty of humanities or tourism
  • A hotel or tourism management company
  • A heritage site conservation office
  • A flamenco school or cultural center

Visits are chosen with the professor to match the course.

Itinerary

Sample itinerary

A starting point only — every trip is adjusted to your course, dates and budget.

Customizable. This sample shows the kinds of visits and places available. Days, pace and academic visits are built around your course.

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Malaga

    The group arrives on the Costa del Sol in Malaga, a port city with a walkable historic center and a growing museum scene.

    • Arrive and transfer to the hotel in Malaga
    • Evening walk in the historic center
  2. Day 2

    Granada: Alhambra and Albaicin

    The Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is the most complete surviving palace of Moorish Spain.

    • Drive from Malaga to Granada
    • Alhambra and Generalife gardens
    • Albaicin, the old Moorish quarter
  3. Day 3

    Cordoba and the Mezquita

    The Mezquita began as a mosque in the 8th century and is now a cathedral, showing centuries of shifting religions.

    • Drive to Cordoba
    • Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba (Mezquita)
    • Jewish Quarter walk
  4. Day 4

    Medina Azahara

    The ruined palace-city outside Cordoba was the center of the Umayyad Caliphate in the 10th century and is UNESCO-listed.

    • Medina Azahara archaeological site
    • Academic visit matched to your course
  5. Day 5

    Seville Cathedral and Alcazar

    Seville's two great monuments show the blend of Gothic and Moorish styles.

    • Transfer to Seville
    • Seville Cathedral and the Giralda
    • Royal Alcazar
  6. Day 6

    Italica

    Italica is a Roman city near Seville, birthplace of the emperors Trajan and Hadrian.

    • Roman amphitheater and mosaics at Italica
  7. Day 7

    Hidden Seville

    A guided walk through lesser-known streets, squares and stories of the old city.

    • Guided walking tour of Seville's hidden corners
    • Free time
  8. Day 8

    Flamenco

    Flamenco developed in Andalusia and is recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage.

    • Flamenco class
    • Evening flamenco show
  9. Day 9

    Seville Museums

    Students see Andalusian painting and contemporary art.

    • Museum of Fine Arts of Seville
    • Andalusian Center of Contemporary Art (CAAC)
  10. Day 10

    Seville to Torremolinos

    The group travels to the Mediterranean coast for the last night.

    • Drive to Torremolinos
    • Beach and Calle San Miguel
  11. Day 11

    Departure

    Transfer to Malaga airport for the flight home.

    • Transfer to Malaga airport

What is included

ARAMFO arranges everything

You choose the dates and the airport your group flies from. We handle the logistics and the academic visits so you can focus on teaching.

3–6 credit hours, offered through your own department · 8+ students and the professor's travel cost is covered by ARAMFO · Your dates and your departure airport

  • Airfare from your preferred airport
  • Hotels or student housing
  • Meals as set out in the itinerary
  • Transportation in the host country
  • Tour guides and entrance fees
  • University, company and professional visits
  • A native guide with the group for the whole trip
  • Customized dates and itinerary

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