The gateway to Andalusia

Malaga may have a reputation as a sunny seaside resort on Spain’s Costa del Sol, but it offers a huge amount for school groups.

A school trip to Malaga strikes an ideal balance between an exciting experience for students and a strong educational visit for teachers.

The city serves as a gateway to Andalusian culture, history and language, where days can be spent in art galleries, ancient ruins, and lively markets. These experiences provide ample opportunity to immerse students and get them practising language skills in a stimulating and safe setting.

Plus, with our team taking care of everything, including flights, transport, accommodation, and activities, you can focus on getting the most from your Spain trip – without the added stress. To learn more, get in touch today.

Why Choose Malaga For An Educational Tour?

Cross-curricular opportunities

Malaga is a great choice for groups studying Spanish. They will get a chance to practice their listening and speaking skills in real-world situations.

Whether it’s ordering churros in a café or browsing fresh produce in a local market, they’ll build confidence by speaking to locals every day. Meanwhile, specialist language lessons can be organised to complement the experience (and you can choose between our language schools in Malaga itself, or in a smaller town along the coast).

History, art and culture

Beyond the classroom, Malaga offers a terrific introduction to Andalusian culture. From food to music, your students will learn more about the expression of regional identity and how it differs across Spain. 

Plus, with well over 2,800 years of history, Malaga is undoubtedly one of Europe’s oldest cities. Your students will be able to step inside a Roman theatre and wander through Moorish Alcazaba. They can climb up to the Gibralfaro Castle for its spectacular views.

The budding artists among your group may be interested to learn that Malaga is the birthplace of the artist Pablo Picasso. The museum named after him is one of the city’s best visits, and offers students an inspiring look at his development and influence.

Example Itinerary

There’s so much to see and do in Malaga, so here’s a sample itinerary we’ve put together to give you a few ideas. Please note that this is only an example of a tour that we could organise, everything can be adapted to fit your needs.

Day Morning Afternoon Evening Meals
1
Fly to Malaga
Meet your host families
Evening meal with your host families
Evening meal included
2
Breakfast with host families followed by Spanish lessons at local language school
Enjoy a guided walking tour of Malaga
Evening meal with your host families
Breakfast and evening meal included
3
Breakfast with host families followed by Spanish lessons at local language school
Flamenco dance workshop on the beach
Evening meal with your host families
Breakfast and evening meal included
4
Breakfast with host families followed by Spanish lessons at local language school
Guided visit to the Alcazaba
Evening meal with your host families
Breakfast and evening meal included
5
Breakfast with host families followed by Spanish lessons at local language school
Travel back to the UK
Arrive home
Breakfast included

Book Your Next School Trip To Malaga

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