Dates
June 29* – July 24, 2025
*Escorted flight departs NYC on June 28
Program Fee
$7,895 + airfare
Housing
Homestay
Grades
Completing 9-12
Workshops
Athena offers students specialized workshops as part of the homestay program. There will be a different workshop held each week (they happen twice a week). Summer 2023 workshops are Spanish cooking, Community Service, Surfing and Flamenco Dance.
Spanish Cooking
Enjoy a hands-on introduction to Spanish food and culture. Learn the recipes and techniques to prepare local favorites for a great insight into Spanish culinary traditions.
Flamenco Dance
Flamenco Dance is an art form based on the various folkloric music traditions of southern Spain, developed within the gitano subculture of the region of Andalusia.
Surfing
Surf’s up! The Atlantic coast enjoys some of Europe’s best waves and the local expert instructors will make sure you have a blast whether you are a pro or complete beginner.
In addition to the regularly scheduled workshops, Athena offers daily afternoon and evening activities designed to ensure you make the most of your time in Conil. Past favorites include:
Swimming
Sporting Events
Tennis
Sunbathing
Food Tastings
Volleyball
Kayaking
Soccer
Films
Basketball
Excursions
Madrid
The program begins and ends in Madrid. While in Madrid we will visit the major sites such as the Plaza Mayor, Museo Del Prado, Reina Sofia and Palacio Real as well as visit the famous San Miguel food market.
Sevilla
Córdoba
Gibraltar
Cadiz
Cádiz, is the oldest inhabited city in the Western world. The Puertas de Tierra divide Cádiz into two parts. The historic Old Town abounds in squares, markets, museums, restaurants and cafés and the new part of town has wonderful sandy beaches on the Atlantic, where you can play beach volleyball and soccer.
Next Steps
Athena Spain is directed by Marta Ramos. If you have questions or would like to learn more about what makes Athena Spain different, please reach out.
