Arcadia Spain

Next week our Fall 2019 program  starts and we are excited to meet our new students!

During the semester, they will have the chance to participate in our co-curricular activities! The idea is to show them the local culture while they have fun!

That’s why we want to show you some of the great activities that we have planned for Fall 2019.

 ORIENTATION ACTIVITIES

ARCADIA CENTER & WELCOME DINNER

On the first night in Barcelona, we will meet all at the Arcadia Center, we’ll have a brief introduction of ourselves and then taste some Spanish dishes at the Welcome Dinner.

CHOCOLATE CON CHURROS

We will taste the delicious and typical chocolate con churros.

CITY BUS TOUR

A panoramic tour of the city on a private bus with an official guide. We’ll discover the most important spots of the city like Passeig de Gracia, Montjüic and Sagrada Família where we’ll get off the bus to take pictures, hear the guide explanations and walk around it.

SEMESTER ACTIVITIES

GRÀCIA NEIGHBORHOOD TOUR

Squares, restaurants, shops, the first Gaudi’s building. We will explore together one of the most lively and beautiful neighborhoods of Barcelona.

PARC DEL LABERINT

Get to know the oldest garden in Barcelona with a fun labyrinth!

SITGES DAYTRIP

 We'll discover one of the most famous and beautiful coastal towns of Catalonia.

YOGA CLASS

We’ll learn how to stretch the muscles and relax by practicing yoga in an open class in Barceloneta. We’ll have the chance to meet new people while doing healthy exercise and having fun!

ESCAPE ROOM – GAUDI MISSION

We have to solve all the puzzles, save the blueprints of the most famous church in the world, and escape the room in less than an hour! An adventure based on real facts and a cultural note!

SPANISH CINEMA AFTERNOON

We’ll watch a Spanish movie at the Arcadia Center. With popcorn of course =)

TIBIDABO

We’ll visit the Tibidabo hill and see Barcelona from its peak! We’ll also visit the church and take a short elevator trip to see Barcelona and its surrounding area from the highest point.

PANELLETS I CASTANYES

We invite our students to taste panellets and castanyes to celebrate our traditional Castanyada.

HOSPITAL DE SANT PAU

We’ll walk through the World’s largest Art Noveau site which was once a hospital and now has become a museum full of history and beauty.

DANCE WORKSHOP

We’ll take a class with local people and learn how to dance a typical Spanish rhythm!

BOMB  SHELTER

We will travel back to the 30s to see how citizens of Barcelona protected themselves from the bombings during the Spanish Civil War.

PICASSO MUSEUM

We’ll visit the first museum dedicated to Picasso's work and the only one created during the artist's lifetime. The museum is housed in five adjoining medieval palaces in Barcelona's La Ribera neighborhood, in the Old City.

ARCADIA PHOTO CONTEST

Our Students can participate in this contest by sending one photograph that reflects their best experience in Barcelona. The best one will receive a prize!

COOKING CONTEST AT ARCADIA CENTER

We will create some pinchos at Arcadia Center! The students will show us what they have learned about Spanish pinchos and create new ones! The most original and tasty will have a prize!

TURRONS I NEULES AT ARCADIA CENTER

We invite our students to taste the traditional Christmas desserts at Catalonia!! They will get energy for the finals exams =)

FIRA DE SANTA LLÚCIA

We’ll visit the most typical Christmas market in Barcelona, located in front of the Gothic Cathedral of the city.

FAREWELL FIESTA

On the last day of class at the center, we will  have lunch in a restaurant, toast and remember the best memories and experiences of the semester before saying goodbye.