Do you want to improve your Spanish and immerse yourself in a unique cultural journey?
Live this experience during the language immersion in Galicia, Northern Spain from 1st to 8th September 2024!
Gain confidence speaking Spanish, immerse yourself in the local culture, and explore the beautiful region of Galicia in the delightful late summer weather.
Does this sound like you?
- You would like to gain confidence in speaking Spanish and communicating with native speakers.
- You want to live the experience of learning a language by living and understanding its culture.
- You want to be more independent in your travels to Spain and Latin America.
- You would like to improve your Spanish outside the classroom and academic environment.
- You would like to discover the beauty of Galicia with its lush landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and delightful late summer weather.
This is what you will experience:
- 7 nights accommodation in Pasanteria Apartment,
- Spanish classes with me, I will be with you during your stay!
- Scrapbooking workshop in which you will create your travel diary. You will be able to write in it throughout the week and I will correct your texts, if you want.
- Galician cooking workshop.
- Outdoor activities and guided tours with an official guide to learn about the history and culture of the area.
- Boat trip and guided tour on Tambo Island. You will discover the wonderful Galician coast.
And, best of all, the opportunity to practice your Spanish with native speakers and share the experience with travel enthusiasts like you.
Prices
1. Travelling as a couple
- Accommodation in a double room.
- Activities, tours, excursions, workshops and Spanish classes.
1300 € per person.
Payment in two instalments.
Places are limited.
2. Travelling solo
- Accommodation in a single room
- Activities, tours, excursions, workshops and Spanish classes.
1600 € per person.
Payment in two instalments.
Places are limited.
Booking and Questions
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Accomodation
Pasanteria Apartment:
A spacious and elegant holiday apartment set in the Monumental District in the historic heart of Pontevedra. The area is full of life, being opposite the museum and monastery, but surrounded by the best food the city has to offer – everything from traditional Galician tapas bars to Michelin rated gasto restaurants.
Occupying a space of around 180 m2, this apartment enjoys a spacious living room with two elegant balconies facing the street and a large dining table with an overhead ceiling fan for the warmer months of the year. There is also a large, fully-equipped, eat-in kitchen and four bedrooms – two with two single beds and another two with double beds. There is a bathroom with walk-in shower and a separate on-suite bathroom – with bath and overhead shower – attached to the main bedroom.
The flat has fast WIFI, Smart TV, washing machine, dishwasher, coffee machine, induction cooker, microwave, kettle, toaster and iron.
All rooms are fully equipped and you will sleep in a single room or, if you prefer, in a double room with a friend or relative.
The program
Sunday, 1st September
Arrival and welcome.
Monday, 2nd September
Morning:
- Spanish class.
- Scrapbooking workshop to create a travel diary. You will be able to write in this diary throughout the week, add tickets, memories, phrases… you will document your experiences to create a meaningful memory while practising Spanish.
Afternoon:
- Guided tour in Pontevedra.
- Stand up paddle guided tour along the Lérez river.
Tuesday, 3rd September
- Morning: Spanish class about cooking and food. Visit to the food market.
- Afternoon: Galician cooking workshop at Via Nai gastronomic space.
Wednesday, 4th September
- Morning: Spanish classes
- Afternoon: Today we are going to spend the afternoon at Aguete beach.
Thursday, 5th September
- Morning: Spanish classes
- Afternoon: Flower crown workshop. On Saturday we will go to a medieval fair dressed in medieval costumes and we will wear the crown we will have created in this workshop.
Friday, 6th September
Morning:
- Spanish classes.
- In the beautiful art studio El Techo de la Ballena, with the charming Venezuelan illustrator Susana Sunioga, we will have a drawing class where she will teach us how to draw our surroundings and emblematic places of the city of Pontevedra.
Afternoon:
- Aeroyoga class, to exercise our body while practising vocabulary about the human body.
Saturday, 7th September
Today we will travel back in time and enjoy the Feria Franca, don’t forget to bring your medieval costume!
The Feira Franca is a medieval festival held in Pontevedra on Friday afternoon and Saturday of the first weekend in September. It is set in the Middle Ages and includes a medieval market, a chivalry, a tournament, falconry shows, food stalls, street entertainment, juggling, music, workshops, leather, wood, textile and natural products crafts and more.
In 2013, it was declared a festival of tourist interest by the Galician government. Today, it brings together some 100,000 people who dress up in period costumes to take part in the festivities.
In 2013, it was declared a festival of tourist interest by the Galician government. Today, it brings together some 100,000 people who dress up in period costumes to take part in the festivities.
Sunday, 8th September
We will visit the beautiful village of Combarro. Combarro may be one of the “most Galician villages” in Galicia. Scattered throughout the village are the iconic Galician hórreos (granaries) and numerous cruceiros, or double-sided stone crosses. Add to this the traditional seafaring houses, winding cobbled streets and charming squares and you have one of Galicia’s best-loved villages.
We will then take the boat to Tambo Island, a beautiful uninhabited island in the Pontevedra estuary, which can only be reached with a guide. But hey, remember, I’m a tourist guide! I’ll give you a guided tour of the island and tell you about its legends and interesting history.
Afterwards, we will return to the port of Combarro and enjoy a good Galician meal.
It’s time to say goodbye, I hope you have enjoyed your week in Galicia and that you have improved your Spanish.
But wait, that’s not all
With Travel Spanish course, you will learn how to communicate in Spanish in common travel situations, for example:
- Asking for directions to a place.
- Expressing your food preferences and ordering in a restaurant.
- Requesting a room change in a hotel.
This is what you will enjoy during the language immersion:
- You will taste the local gastronomy.
- You will enjoy green landscapes, stunning beaches and charming streets.
- You will discover local curiosities and traditions.
- You will participate in workshops and activities that will boost your level of Spanish.
- You will receive Spanish lessons with me in a small group of travellers who are learning Spanish like you.
- You will be able to speak Spanish at all times with different people.
About your Guide
Hello, I’m Ana Neira, your Spanish teacher and guide in Galicia, Spain.
I am a fluent English Speaker from Galicia, Northern Spain. I have lived and worked abroad and I know first-hand how important it is to master the language of a country in order to integrate into it.
That’s what motivated me to teach Spanish to other people, the idea of helping people like you to achieve their goals and dreams.
I am a graduate in Tourism, a technician in Hotel Management, an official guide of Galicia and a teacher of Spanish as a foreign language.
I love languages, different cultures and travelling.
I want to share my culture, accompany you in your learning journey and make you feel proud of your progress with the Spanish language.
Licensed official guide of Galicia: GT – 1045 – XG
Reviews
User: Amy
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Country: England
Wonderful experience. Meeting like-minded people. Gaining confidence in speaking and understanding Spanish. Whilst doing great fun activities in a beautiful area. Perfect.
User: Marianne
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Country: Netherlands
This program is the best way to improve your Spanish level in another way. Ana is the best Spanish teacher and host I ever met. Besides the Spanish lessons, we did some great workshops and activities and met the locals, friends, and family of Ana, which was really fabulous. Galicia surprised me; it is a very beautiful region of Spain.
User: Letizia
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Country: Italy
This program allowed me to improve my Spanish in a pleasant and fun way. I feel that my Spanish has improved, especially fluency and vocabulary. What I liked the most was the organisation and variety of activities. From these days I take with me a bit of Pontevedra, a bit of Galicia, a bit of the people and the culture of the place, Ana’s passion for her work.
User: Mary Beth
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Country: United States
This program is an excellent way to improve your Spanish, learn more about Galician culture, and have fun. Ana created a program tailored to our preferences and needs. Our days were filled with diverse activities, and it was a very comprehensive and enjoyable week. I would definitely participate in future programs.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I still have questions
Ana will be happy to schedule a free 15 minute session for you so we can answer all your questions.
Are transfers included?
Flights and airport transfers are not included. However transfers between the house and the activities are included.
What is included in the price?
Seven nights’ accommodation in a double or single room, according to preference. Participation in excursions, guided visits, workshops and Spanish classes.
Which is the nearest airport and train station?
The nearest airports are:
Vigo airport (37 km away).
Santiago de Compostela airport (75 km away).
The nearest train station is Pontevedra.
What level of Spanish is required to participate?
It is needed to have an advance begginer level as minimum, equivalent to approximately A2 level of the Common Reference Language Framework.
You will gain confidence by learning new vocabulary and expressions used by native speakers and you will naturally put into practice what you have already studied.
If you are at a higher level, you can join the group and I am sure that during the trip there will be lots of situations to learn something new.
It may suit you if you feel like brushing up on your speaking, if you feel insecure about speaking, want to grow your confidence or want to build on what you know.
If you have any doubts about whether you are at the right level for this experience, ask the question to Ana in our group.
I would like to participate, but I don’t have an intermediate level of Spanish.
If you don’t have an intermediate level of Spanish, the dates of the trip are not good for you, you want to travel with your specific group (your family, your friends, members of your company, etc.) contact Ana and she will try to offer you what you need.
I would like to participate, but I can’t on those dates.
If you don’t have an intermediate level of Spanish, the dates of the trip are not good for you, you want to travel with your specific group (your family, your friends, members of your company, etc.) join our WhatsApp group and Ana will try to offer you what you need.
Can I travel with my own group (my family, friends, colleagues, etc.)?
Of course, if you share your room with a friend or relative, the price will be lower than if you stay in a single room. If you plan to travel in a group you will also get a special price. Please do not hesitate to contact Ana in our group to arrange a 15 minute chat!
Do I need to take out medical insurance?
You will be covered by travel insurance, but I recommend that you take out your own private insurance where you can choose all the coverage necessary for you. I recommend including sickness cover in the unfortunate event that this should happen during the language trip.
Please make sure you have all the necessary documents to travel to Spain. Check your embassy website for the current rules for entering Spain from your country. It is recommended that you get your European Health Insurance Card.
After booking your place you will receive a questionnaire to find out if you have any food preferences or allergies or to let me know how to best make your trip as comfortable as possible.
Can I travel with a friend?
Of course, the house where you will be staying has great double rooms that you can share with someone at a reduced price.
I am vegan, vegetarian or have any intolerance. Do I have to indicate it?
A minimum of 4 people is needed to carry out this program.
Minimum age requirements:
If you are over 18, you can participate.
Participants under 18 will be allowed to join the excursion on a case-by-case basis but must be in the presence of one of their parents or legal guardians.
Deposits and cancellation policy:
At the time of booking, the language immersion program must be paid.
Once the trip is confirmed, the cancellation policy indicated below will apply:
– If the client cancels the reservation at any time before thirty (30) natural days before the trip contemplated in the reservation, the client will be entitled to a full refund minus a 250€ deposit.
– In case of cancellation between fifteen (15) and twenty-nine (29) natural days, the client will be entitled to a 50% refund of the total amount paid at the time of booking.
– After this period, the client will not be entitled to any refund.
Legal Notice
“Expats Travel Together” does not manage the trips directly but facilitates the connection between you and its partner to offer you the best travel experiences.
This trip is organized by Ana Neira (Licensed official guide of Galicia: GT – 1045 – XG) in collaboration with TRAVEL VIGO, travel agency – C/ León Nº17 BJ (Zona Plaza del Calvario) – 36206 – Vigo. Agency registration number: XG374.
