Category: Spain: Verano Espanol

This trip has been an eye opening experience and I’m very thankful for such an amazing opportunity. It has taught me a lot about myself and how well I can adapt in situations that force me to be uncomfortable. I’ve learned more about my habits and who I am as a person because I was…

Spending the day in Segovia was one of the most memorable trips i’ll ever take. We started the day off by eating an authentic lunch, which consisted of delicious little pigs. At first I was a little hesitant to try them, but I was shocked by how much I enjoyed it. We then took a…

Throughout my time in Spain, the weekend trip to Candelario has been my favorite. I enjoyed seeing Salamanca and touring the university there. In Candelario I liked exploring the abandoned city as well as walking through the town itself. The highlight of my trip was the pottery class hosted on the last day.

Candelario has definitely been my favorite cultural activity that we have all done together. After spending a few weeks in the hustle and bustle of the hot city, it was nice to unplug and spend the weekend in this chilly mountain getaway. We spent the days hiking through the hills, enjoying tapas under the sun,…

I am currently studying abroad in Madrid, Spain and it has been an amazing experience. Not only have I been exploring Madrid, but other parts of Spain also. My third weekend in Spain I visited Candelario and it was absolutely beautiful. Candelario is a small town located in the mountains. Every afternoon during my visit…

The day trip to Segovia was by far my favorite part of the first three weeks because of how unique it was. Juxaposed to the crazy and hectic city life, it was interesting to see another side to Spain. The architecture was still just as beautiful as it was in Madrid, however, it gave more…

The Candelario Weekend has been my favorite part of my study abroad thus far. When in Candelario, we took numerous hikes up mountain trails, explored the quiet streets, and talked to locals about the town itself. We also took an excursion to an abandoned town named Granadilla. I really enjoyed walking around the town and…

My most enjoyable moments during this trip have taken place in Candelario, Spain. Before visiting the small town near Salamanca, I had little expectations. I had heard rumors about the beauty of the city being located deep in the mountains but everything changed after seeing it in person. It was honestly breathtaking! Everything from the…

We have had many opportunities to do activities around Madrid as well as outside the city on weekend trips to Segovia and Candelario. Segovia was a breath of fresh air opposed to city life at the time.  The city is north of Madrid with a breathtaking castle and grand Roman aqueduct emitting heavy medieval influence….