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Why choose Cantabria for a school trip? Few subjects benefit more from learning outside the classroom than modern languages, so a trip to a foreign country is a great idea for students. For those keen to develop their Spanish skills, a school tour to Cantabria can really help. While the north of the country may not be as well known as Barcelona and Madrid, or as popular as the Mediterranean coast, it has everything you could possibly need for a productive educational visit. Your students can tour art galleries, study the local geography and experience the area's varied cultures, all while practising their Spanish. Begin your exploration of the beautiful northern region by seeing what Santander has to offer. The capital of Cantabria is a busy port and trade centre, and has some fascinating landmarks, including a Gothic cathedral, the Magdalena Palace and a lighthouse that overlooks the Bay of Santander. It is also an ideal place to learn about issues related to urban planning, as it has expanded significantly over the past half century. Northern Spain has some stunning countryside, including the Picos de Europa National Park, a mountain range that runs through the autonomous communities of Cantabria, Castilla Leon and Asturias. You may not want to lead a group of students up a rugged limestone peak, but you can use the excursion to teach them about how such landmarks were formed by glaciation and karstification. No trip to Cantabria would be complete without a visit to the Cave of Altamira, which features some of the world's best examples of Paleolithic art. The drawings at this UNESCO World Heritage Site are believed to be around 16,000 years old and, as part of efforts to preserve them in their original state, can no longer be viewed by the public. There are some exact replicas in the museum next to the cave. You won't be restricted to Cantabria during your school trip to northern Spain, so make sure you also visit the Basque Country cities of Bilbao and San Sebastian. Bilbao's main attraction is the Guggenheim Museum, which houses one of the world's finest collections of 20th century art. Works by Willem de Kooning and Robert Motherwell make it a fascinating destination for art students, while there are plenty of unusual pieces to entice others to take an interest. San Sebastian is one of Europe's most beautiful cities, thanks to its combination of idyllic beaches and striking architecture. After spending a few hours relaxing on the sand, take a tour of the sights, including Constitution Square, Miramar Palace and the 19th century cathedral. To discover more about organising a school tour to Cantabria, get in touch with Equity School Travel, the experts in educational trips.
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