Barcelona
BARCELONA, SPAIN
BARCELONA ABROADFEST
The legendary Barcelona music festival, Abroadfest, has finally returned. Bringing study abroad students from around Europe together for an unparalleled weekend dedicated to electronic music lovers. And, in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
From Gaudi to Picasso, swimming in the Med, dancing in beachside nightclubs, and lively parks, it’s easy to see why travelers are captivated by Barcelona’s allure. The sea, the sun, and the sangria set a stunning scene for what’s about the midpoint of your semester abroad.
Barcelona is one of Spain’s most vibrant cities and features unique and unforgettable Catalan culture. With fantastic local wine, some of Europe’s best seafood, architectural marvels, and streets of artisanal shops, you certainly won’t be bored in sunny Barcelona. Everything the city offers creates an unparalleled cultural experience.
Dates: March 3 – 6, 2022
THURSDAY
SIESTA THEN FIESTA!
If you arrive early on Thursday, you’ll have time to explore the city and check out some of the sights before we kick off the first night of Abroadfest. If you can’t miss class, and you arrive later, toss you bags in the hotel and get ready for the first night of your weekend.
Friday
Markets, Mediterranean and making new friends
Don’t speed walk through Barcelona, every street has something new to see. We’ll start Friday with a cafe con leche on the go, as we walk past some of the most beautiful and unique architecture you’ve ever seen. Spend some time surrounded by the fresh smells of La Boqueria, enjoy the feeling of the sand around your toes in La Barceloneta, and rest a bit, so you are ready for day 2 of Abroadfest.
Saturday
Brunch and Barcelona
This Saturday is for brunch, you’ll need it to recover from Abroadfest, and to get ready for a Saturday Night in one of the biggest party city in Europe. We start Saturday night off with a sunset cruise on the Med, and we end at an exclusive party in the city’s best nightclub.
Sunday
Hasta luego!
On Sunday you’ll surely be exhausted, and you might be headed back home for a rest before your next trip. If you’re not in a rush, this’ll be your chance to see Gaudi’s famous La Sagrada Familia and check off any other Barcelona bucket list items.
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JAN – MAY 2022
Our students
“[Barcelona is] very welcoming, and people wear what they want. They can just be them and there's no criticism.The entire energy is just so different... It's very open and accepting to quite literally anything.”
CIEE Barcelona, Fall 2021. Finance and Entrepreneurship major at Boston College
Spring Semester
Ready when
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