Small-Town Spain: Estepona

  Spain

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Estepona

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Description: Spend your summer on the sunny coast of Southern Spain! You'll stay with a local family who will welcome you into their home and share their language and culture. Explore the narrow cobbled streets in the old quarter of Estepona, stop at a street cafe in the Plaza de las Flores, or just play on one of the beautiful beaches. You'll enjoy a relaxing vacation while experiencing Spanish culture from the inside.

Choose the dates that fit your summer schedule. When you fly into Malaga, you will be met by the bilingual local coordinator who will arrange the transportation to your host family. The local coordinator will be available throughout your stay to help you get the most out of your homestay experience.

Optional Classes and Activities Include:
Spanish classes ($650 for 3 weeks, 30 hours total). Golf classes ($1,210 for 12 hours of class and 7 rounds). Tennis, dance, or sailing classes ($310 for 10 hours, $390 for 16 hours, $490 for 24 hours ). Tour package ($220) includes excursions to Caņada, Puerto Banus, Casares, and dinner in a Chiringuito. Call for details!

Highlights:
* welcoming host family
* language immersion
* optional activities and excursions

Cost in US$: $2,120 for 3 weeks; $2,710 for 4 weeks

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Spain Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Andeo-International Homestays's Mission Statement: Andeo-International Homestays is a non-profit organization specializing in short-term homestay programs since 1981. We design programs for students, teachers and families who are excited about developing friendships that span the globe. We work with carefully selected foreign organizations that are experienced and respected in the areas of homestays and exchange programs. Together, we coordinate all of the elements essential to a successful homestay: careful selection and matching, preparation, support and follow-up. We offer summer immersion homestay programs for high school students in Spain, France, Mexico, and Germany. We also offer programs that combine a homestay with classes, volunteer opportunities and activities in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Spain, France, Germany and Japan. No matter which program you choose, you are sure to discover a world of new friends and adventures!

Year Founded: 1981