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Madrid Campus Excursions SEE MORE OF SPAIN AND EVEN PORTUGAL! Located in the heart of Spain, Madrid is an ideal starting point for excursions to the country’s colorful cities and breathtaking countryside. We offer a minimum of four trips per semester, all designed to enhance your understanding of Spain’s culture, literature, history, and traditions. Ready to start your journey? Your university fees cover your participation For more information, contact: in the orientation trip as well as in one Suffolk University Madrid Campus excursion of your choice per semester. Department of Student Activities Calle de la Viña, 3 All other excursions are optional for an 28003 Madrid, Spain Tel: (34) 91.533.5935 additional fee. Please check our web Fax: (34) 91.534.5024 vices 071308 site at www.suffolk.es for details on the www.suffolk.es upcoming semester’s excursions. Produced by UMS/Creative Ser FRANCE Asturias 14 3 Barcelona 4 Santander San Sebastián Santiago 10 Enjoy a visit to Barcelona, the site of the 7 Burgos and León: Upper Castilla 1992 Olympics and a global art capital. This truly medieval experience retraces León Here you can witness the fanciful spires the footsteps of El Cid, Spain’s most 7 Burgos 12 ANDORRA of La Sagrada Familia cathedral, Gaudí’s famous epic hero. Traveling from León in masterpiece, as well as his equally colorful Pamplona Girona 1 Granada the northwest to Burgos, you will visit Casa Milá and Casa Batiló. In Barcelona, beautiful castles and monasteries, and view La Rioja 11 Learn the history of the Alhambra, the even a lamppost can be a whimsical 3 vineyards and breathtaking mountains Barcelona picturesque Arab fortress that has towered work of art. Less than two hours from along the way. over the narrow streets of Granada since this Mediterranean city lies the quaint 6 11 La Rioja the eighth century. You’ll explore the coastal village of Figueres. Salvador Salamanca winding halls, playful fountains, manicured Dalí’s hometown, it’s also the home Home to monasteries, castles, and even 8 Cáceres dinosaur footprints, this picturesque region gardens, and intricate Arabic architecture of the entertaining museum dedicated Madrid of this impressive site for a glimpse into to his surrealist artworks. Wander through the narrow alleyways of is synonymous with the best of Spanish 8 Avila this medieval city and glimpse the past. wine. Amid the lush scenery of its vineyards, the time when the Moors ruled Spain. And Cáceres 9 Cuenca you’ll understand why this site has inspired Honey-colored landmarks here include you can experience the grape harvest in PORTUGAL 13 artists and visitors across the centuries. 4 Asturias and Los Picos de Europa dozens of churches and palaces—one of a viñedo riojano for yourself. Gredos Valencia which Ferdinand and Isabella called home. Perched on the shores of northern Spain, Almagro Asturias is set between the mountains and 5 2 Sevilla and Córdoba 12 Navarra the sea. You can visit both alpine lakes 9 Gredos and Avila Pamplona, the capital of the ancient Take an adventurous trip to explore Spain’s and lush beaches in just 30 minutes. The Lisbon southern treasures in two World Heritage surrounding countryside is dotted with You have the opportunity to hike the kingdom of Navarre, is world-famous for 15 Sites. Córdoba’s Mosque-Cathedral reflects medieval monasteries and castles. Gredos Mountains, whose breathtaking its annual Running of the Bulls spectacular. the blend of religions that shaped Spanish slopes are close to Madrid but a world Unlike the daredevils who race horns, you SPAIN history, while Seville was once a trading away from city life. After your day in can take the time to appreciate the beauty Córdoba port for goods bound for the New World. 5 Don Quijote Route nature, you can stroll through walled Avila of life in the Pyrenees Mountains. You and discover this city’s myriad treasures. might discover the town of Roncevalles, 2 Christopher Columbus was perhaps Spain’s Heading south from Madrid, you will starting point for the famous Way of Saint Seville most famous export to America, and you’ll discover La Mancha, the region where 1 James pilgrimage route. Granada visit La Rábida and other ports from which legendary Don Quijote battled windmills. he sailed. And discover the splendor of the 10 San Sebastián Jerez de la You’ll see windmills yourself near Almagro, Frontera Doñana Nature Reserve, home to a vast and explore Cuenca—an enchanting Nestled along the Bay of Biscay’s turquoise 13 Valencia array of flora and fauna and a designated city overlooking a deep canyon—where waters, San Sebastian is the jewel of the Cádiz UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. cliff-hanging medieval buildings house Basque Country. This welcoming city is Visit the crossroads of Spain's past and some of Europe’s most important modern famous for beautiful La Concha Bay and its future. Valencia has been an important art collections. sandy beach, while El Barrio Viejo (the Old trade center since the Romans founded it. Quarter) is home to some of the tastiest National hero El Cid fought his epic tapas in Spain. Head up Mount Urgull to battle against the Moors here in the 14 Santander 15 Lisbon 6 Salamanca visit Mota Castle, which has guarded San eleventh century. The city's past lives on Sebastián since the 12th century. You might in Roman ruins and La Lonja, a Gothic The capital of Cantabria is a popular Cross national borders on the Iberian Founded in 1254, the University of gaze at the Gothic grandeur of the Church monument to commerce where trade destination for wealthy vacationers, peninsula and discover Portugal’s capital! Salamanca ranks among Oxford, Bologna, of Santa Maria or visit Miramar Palace and deals are still sealed. Architect Santiago a trend set by the Spanish royalty in Lisbon is a modern city that retains and the Sorbonne as one of Europe’s its gardens. To see more of this city, known Calatrava has revolutionized the cityscape the nineteenth century. Located on the considerable Old World charm. You most celebrated academic institutions. as Donastia in Basque, climb up Mount with three futuristic masterpieces—the aqua Bay of Biscay against the peaks can catch a ride on a wooden streetcar Salamanca’s fame lives on—it was named Igueldo and enjoy the view. Oceanographic Aquarium, the Palace of the Picos de Europa Mountains, winding its way uphill and down. Witness a European City of Culture in 2002 and of Arts and Sciences, and The Palace Santander features palaces, a grand hilltop St. George’s Castle and its fantastic brims with lively eateries and student of Music. casino, and elegant boulevards laced city views, or explore the zigzagging streets hangouts. You’ll also visit La Alberca, with cafes and boutiques. of Alfama. Wherever you roam, you’ll a wonderfully preserved medieval town make discoveries—and you might even and UNESCO World Heritage Site. catch a bit of beautiful, haunting Fado music in the Portuguese air..