Activities archive

We will visit one of the charming villages of Costa Brava and favourite city of acclaimed artist Salvador Dali - Cadaques.

Come along to enjoy a paddle surf (SUP) class with a view of the W hotel and Barceloneta beach.

We are going to have a picnic at one of the most beautiful parks in Barcelona. Practice your Spanish outside the classroom and enjoy the sun, music, drinks, and games!

This Tuesday we'll meet at one of the most peculiar and impressive rooftops in Barcelona, we'll have some drinks and some tapas with amazing views.

We will visit one of the most charming villages of Costa Brava - Calella de la Palafrugell. We will enjoy the atmosphere of old fishermen's houses with colorful shutters, alleys that join the sea to the picturesque town, arches that frame rocky islands sprinkled in the blue water, quaint beaches and quiet coves under red cliffs and intense green pine trees. Calella de Palafrugell is the essence of the Mediterranean to say the least!

Have you been listening to Latin music to get in touch with your Spanish side? We are going to a bar to learn to dance salsa and bachata! No need for previous experience, we'll have an instructor there to lead us. All you need is an open mind and your feet will start dancing for you!

August in Barcelona - is too hot to handle! This Thursday, we will escape from the hit in the Ice Bar. We will enjoy the ice lounge, decorated with sculptures entirely carved by hand, drinks, and an extraordinary atmosphere along with a good company of Speakeasy students.

Barcelona’s most famous summer street party - Festa Major Gracia - is starting this week! This Wednesday, we are going to join the locals and check it out! We will enjoy the free events ‘al aire libre’, explore decorated streets, and check out street food stalls. Join us to explore Barcelona with your classmates!

This Sunday we are going just south of Barcelona to visit the famous coastal town of Sitges, known for its charming beaches, fishermen's houses and beautiful cathedral. We'll go by train and enjoy views of the coast on the one-hour journey. In Sitges, we will explore the old town, walk along the seafront promenade and enjoy time at the beach.

This Wednesday, we are going to visit one of Barcelona's favorite summer projects in Poble Español - Blues Nights. We will enjoy the blues concert of local group Big Mama Montse & Burguez Bross "al aire libre" in the heart of Montjuïc. Join us to enjoy a warm Barcelona evening, good music and local food and beverages!

You cannot technically say you've lived in Barcelona until you've spent an evening at La Xampanyeria. What looks like a little hole-in-the-wall is one of Barcelona's best cava caves.
Get ready to rub shoulders in the standing-room only bar. Snack on delicious tapas and enjoy the very student-friendly priced bubbles.

This Tuesday, we are going to watch the sunset with a birds-eye view of Barcelona at the infamous Bunkers del Carmel. This place was an essential location in Barcelona’s defense system during the Spanish Civil War. Today, it is a popular spot to enjoy a unique 360 degree panoramic view of the city.

We will explore the town of Pals, located in the Baix Empordà region, which appears in a text in a year 889 along with its castle. After that, on the coast of Girona, we will find a small town of Tamariu, a town with a fishing tradition, stunning nature and blue water.

This Tuesday, we are going to have a favorite Speakeasy meetup on Bogatell beach to hang out and play volleyball! Join us after class to soak up the afternoon sun, play volleyball, and mingle with fellow Speakeasy classmates.

We will take this opportunity to see the best sunset in Barcelona from the sea aboard of the 78-foot catamaran. We will admire the skyline of Barcelona and capture wonderful images as the light changes, while enjoying live jazz and chill out music.

Barcelona’s famous summer street parties are starting this week with the Festa Major of the Poble Sec district. This Wednesday, we are going to join the locals and check it out! We will enjoy the free events ‘al aire libre’, street bars and food and the concert of a local band, The Mudkickers.

We will visit one of the most beautiful medieval towns in Catalonia, and after that, we will go to a small bay on the Costa Brava - Aiguablava, famous for its crystal turquoise water, and sandy beach surrounded by green mountains.

This Wednesday, we are going to enjoy a paddle surf (SUP) class with a view of the W hotel and Barceloneta beach. Don't worry if you've never done it before, no prior knowledge is required! Join us for one of the most popular summertime activities, and enjoy a unique experience together with your Speakeasy classmates.

We'll have a swim in Barcelona's most iconic public swimming pool, located on Montjuic.This pool has a significant role in the history of the city. Originally built for the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition, it became a high-level competition space once again, when the World Aquatics Championships were held in Barcelona. It is open to the public.

This Wednesday, we are going to watch the sunset with a birds-eye view of Barcelona at the infamous Bunkers del Carmel. This place was an essential location in Barcelona’s defense system during the Spanish Civil War. Today, it is a popular spot to enjoy a unique 360 degree panoramic view of the city.

We will visit one of the most charming villages of Costa Brava - Calella de la Palafrugell. We will enjoy the atmosphere of old fishermen's houses with colorful shutters, alleys that join the sea to the picturesque town, arches that frame rocky islands sprinkled in the blue water, quaint beaches and quiet coves under red cliffs and intense green pine trees. Calella de Palafrugell is the essence of the Mediterranean to say the least!

This Wednesday, we are going to have a picnic in an alluring garden - the Parc de Cervantes. We will explore the garden paths and find a comfortable spot for a picnic "al aire libre". Meet and mingle with your classmates, practice your Spanish outside the classroom and enjoy the sun, music and drinks!

This Thursday, we are going to enjoy a walking tour in the magnetic spot of Barcelona - Arc de Triomf. This time only, it will be completely free for our students! We will visit the triumphal arch, built for the 1888 Barcelona World Fair, explore Cuitadella park and learn the history of these locations. We will finish our tour in the local bar, where we will enjoy a glass of cava.

We are going to visit the city’s tallest peak, Mount Tibidabo, crowned by the cathedral del Sagrat Cor. In this spectacular location, it can be seen from all over the city. We will use the funicular to go up the mountain, visit the cathedral, climb-up to the viewing platform just below the Jesus Christ bronze statue, and enjoy exceptional views of the city.