Learn Spanish in Barcelona

In a privileged location on the northeastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea, Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain in both size and population. A true cultural gem, the city has a long history of inspiring an array of world-class artists and architects who have called Barcelona home. Antoní Gaudí, Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso, and Joan Miró are just a few of the great Spanish figures whose works and influence can be seen and felt in the city´s many museums and breathtaking buildings. With an ever evolving mix of artsy, trendy, funky, and classy, each neighborhood exudes its own interpretation of cosmopolitan sophistication, from the easy breezy beachside Barceloneta to the elegant, modernist architecture of Eixample. The different corners of the city provide an infinite variety of inspiring learning environments where you'll love to study after class. When you learn Spanish in Barcelona, you'll quickly see why it's one of the most visited cities in Europe.

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School facilities & location

  • A spacious, 4-story building (3,000 m²)
  • 50 classrooms with audiovisual equipment
  • Air conditioning and central heating
  • Located in the emblematic L'Eixample district
  • Surrounded by cafés, restaurants, and shops
  • Metro stops: Rocafort, Urgel, Plaça Espanya, Universitat, Plaça Catalunya.
  • Next to 6 different bus lines
  • Bike rentals and bike paths nearby
  • Library and media center Computers for student use, study tables for laptops
  • Walking distance from the main tourist attractions
  • Outdoor patio with picnic tables, garden, terrace
  • Wi-Fi throughout the school
  • Conference room with capacity for 160 people Indoor common areas and comfy lounges
  • Walking distance: Plaza Espanya (15 min.), Casa Milà (20 min.), Contemporary Art Museum (25 min.)
  • Optional excursions (Sitges, Tarragona, Monserrat, Figueres)
  • Free activities (Eixample tour, Gràcia  tour, Sagrada Familia at night, Els Encants Vells flea market, Gothic Quarter tour)
School Activity Agenda

Activities in Barcelona - Sample month

Monday | 16h. Visit: Gothic Neighborhood
Wednesday | 16h. Montjuic
Thursday | 16h. Visit: Gracia Neighborhood
Friday | 16h. Visit the Raval and the Boqueria
Monday | 16h. Modernist Architecture Route
Tuesday | 16h. Picasso and Barcelona
Thursday | 16h. Gaudi and the Sagrada Familia
Wednesday | 16h. Labyrinth Park
Thursday | 19.30h. Legends from Barcelona

Learn Spanish

We offer a range of different Spanish courses in Barcelona to ensure that each student can find the course that best fits their needs. Whether you learn better in a group setting or one-on-one, you'll find a variety of options just right for you. Prepare for your DELE exam, focus on fluency with Spanish conversation classes, or dive into an Intensive course for a well-rounded Spanish experience. After each lesson, the city of Barcelona will be your playground to practice what you've learned. We keep our Spanish classes small to ensure a dynamic learning environment where everyone is constantly participating and practicing their speaking skills.

Travel Through Barcelona

Wander through the narrow cobblestone streets and under the dusky archways of the fairy-tale Gothic Quarter, marvel at Gaudí's glittering, colorful mosaics and magical shapes in Güell Park, and try some avant-garde Catalonian cuisine in the Eixample district. Visit the home of FC Barcelona, one of the world's leading soccer teams with superstars like Messi and Suárez, then take a stroll along the beach to enjoy the Mediterranean breeze and fresh seafood. And that's just one weekend! Learning Spanish in Barcelona gives you the chance to explore the many wonders of this incredible city.

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La Sagrada Familia

Gaudi's masterpiece, a temple to modernism and one of the world's great works of architecture.  You will be enthralled by the Sagrada Familia and its personality!

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Discover Barcelona

Barcelona is a city unlike any other: with a rich history dating back over 2,000 years, Gaudí’s surreal, dreamlike architecture around every corner, a thriving alternative art scene, and an infinite lineup of cultural events and activities, you’re guaranteed to have an once-in-a-lifetime immersion experience when you study Spanish in one of Spain’s most iconic destinations.

LA MERCÈ - September 18 to 24

Giants, correfocs, concerts, and human castles to honor Barcelona's patron saint.

SAINT GEORGE - April 23

During this alternative Valentine's Day, people gift each other books and red roses to honor Saint George.

SAINT JOHN NIGHT - June 23

The shortest night of the year is celebrated with bonfires and fireworks at the beach.

GRÀCIA FESTIVAL- August 15 to 21

The streets of the neighborhood are transformed into pirate ships, Roman temples, magic forests, and more.

MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS - February 24 to 27

Discover all the novelties of the mobile and tech sector at this large-scale event.

Fast Facts About Barcelona

1.6M
city Population
61ºF
average yearly temperature
62
Miles of intercity bike routes (97 km)
€6
cost of a movie ticket
6
universities
43
museums

Our don Quijote Barcelona team

At don Quijote Barcelona we distinguish ourselves by providing a premium quality education to all our students. We have an experienced academic staff, committed and focused on improving your level of Spanish through a solid methodology that unites theoretical and practical learning.

With specific university training and a long history of teaching Spanish, our teachers are prepared to guide you through every phase of your learning process, from the basics to complete mastery of the language and support you in your cultural immersion.

Demetrio Sánchez
Ana Teresa Herrero
Chelo Romero
Clara Sánchez
Eduard Vidal
Eva Borreguero
Iván Lorenzo
Manel Royo
Mónica Lozano
Nestor Uría
Susana Palazón
Catalina Petre
Silvia Vidal
Demetrio Sánchez
(don Quijote Barcelona Academic coordinator)
“My job gives me the opportunity to teach and share with my students our language and culture. Teaching, learning and sharing different approaches that enrich us all."
Ana Teresa Herrero
Chelo Romero
Clara Sánchez
Eduard Vidal
Eva Borreguero
Iván Lorenzo
Manel Royo
Mónica Lozano
Nestor Uría
Susana Palazón
Catalina Petre
Silvia Vidal

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