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Gap Year Programs in Spain

Sipping sangrias, dancing the flamenco, and exploring diverse architectural styles — aww, sííí, why not live the good life with a gap year in Spain? ¡Es la caña! With 44 World UNESCO Heritage sites, hundreds of fiestas, and millions of Spanish speakers, you’ll experience something new every day. Give yourself a break from the hubbub of school or work to create a better version of yourself, learn some Spanish, and make lifelong friends. Take it despacito with a gap year abroad in Spain: lounging on beaches, exploring palaces, and savoring gazpacho on warm, sunny days.
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81 Gap Year Programs in Spain

The Intern Group - Spain
9.3487 reviews

The Intern Group

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International Internships in Madrid

We provide first-class international internships in Madrid! We ha...

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CIEE Gap Year Spain
9.52 reviews

CIEE High School Grads Abroad

CIEE Gap Year in Seville, Spain: Spanish Language & Culture

Your gap year in Seville offers the perfect balance of structure ...

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Spain
103 reviews

Impact Gap Year

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Cultural Explorer Gap Year

Take on an 8-month trip of adventure, community service, and comm...

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Traditional Dance in Spain - IGS
8.333 reviews

Institute for Global Studies

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Spain’s Most Interesting Internships: Over 41 Options

Travel to Spain where some of our best-reviewed internships take ...

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Spain
9.55787 reviews

International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]

Worlds #1 Volunteer Programs. 40+ Countries from $20/day!

At International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ), we unite people from over 9...

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9.6837 reviews

GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization

GoEco - Top Rated & Award Winning Volunteer Programs Abroad

GoEco is one of the world’s top volunteer organizations, with awa...

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9.6444 reviews

Semester at Sea

Semester at Sea: Global Study Abroad on a Floating Campus

Unlike traditional study abroad or tourism experiences, Semester ...

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9.7651 reviews

Seamester Study Abroad at Sea

Seamester Study Abroad and Gap Year Voyages

Seamester is the educational adventure of a lifetime! For more th...

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9.229 reviews

Gapforce

Europe Tour with Gapforce

Experience the ultimate European adventure every summer, travelin...

8.859 reviews

EF Education First

EF - Ultimate Gap Year

Spend a year discovering the world and yourself with EF Gap Year....

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9.210 reviews

Spanish Gap Year

Future Leaders Program: Gap Semester in Spain

Join a program designed to foster teamwork and entrepreneurial sk...

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101 reviews

Linguistic Horizons

Gap Year: Spanish or English Language Immersion

Take a life-changing gap year abroad with Linguistic Horizons! We...

9.42156 reviews

Intern Abroad HQ

Affordable Internships in Spain | Intern Abroad HQ

Intern in Spain with Intern Abroad HQ and experience award-winnin...

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00 reviews

Soccer Camps International

Youth Summer Soccer Camp with Pro Club in Barcelona, Spain

Soccer Camps International’s selection of Spanish soccer camps (f...

9.258 reviews

Euroace

Gap Year Spanish Language Immersion with Euroace

Our Gap Year Spanish Immersion Program is designed to offer a tra...

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00 reviews

Where There Be Dragons

Morocco & Spain Semester: Culture & Borderlands (Gap)

Experience the westernmost outpost of the Arab world. Travel from...

9.0522 reviews

RVF International

Teach English in Spain with RVF

Now Accepting Applications for the 2026/2027 School Year in Spain...

8.514 reviews

Volunteer World

Volunteer World: Best Volunteer Abroad Programs Worldwide

Looking to apply your talent and expertise to a good cause? Find ...

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9.5767 reviews

Arcos Learning Abroad

Arcos Learning Abroad in Granada, Spain

Study abroad in the historic city of Granada, Spain. Home to flam...

9.6411 reviews

IES Abroad

IES Abroad - Study Abroad in Spain

Studying abroad in Spain with IES Abroad means immersive cultural...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! You can take a gap year in Spain. However, if you want to spend an entire 12 months in Spain, you will need to explore which long stay visas you're eligible for, as a typical tourist visa only lasts for 90 days.

It depends on what the focus of your gap year will be and how long you actually intend to stay. For example, Spain offers both an Au Pair Visa and Working Holiday Visa, which have their own stipulations and requirements.

Benefits of taking a gap year in Spain include improved Spanish language skills, broadened horizons, and new perspectives. To enjoy the benefits of a gap year in Spain, be sure to be intentional and set goals for yourself.

The most popular types of gap year programs in Spain are au pair programs, language programs, and English teaching programs. However, in such a big country with so much to explore, you can do almost anything with a gap year in Spain!

Popular destinations for a gap year in Spain are Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, and more. Spain is extremely popular with international students, and as such, there are tons of places that make great gap year destinations in Spain.

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Best of both worlds

July 03, 2025by: Daniela Busse - GermanyProgram: Hybrid Spain by Train x Future Leaders Program
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My daughter had a blast during her time with the hybrid Spain by Train and Future Leaders program! Extra language classes helped her deepen her Spanish skills, she saw so much of beautiful Spain and got exposed to its culture with hands-on activities. Her internship in Sustainability research & communication was hand-selected and incredibly helpful for her to crystallize a potential career direction. The Entrepreneurship program was a very effective introduction into the world of business and leadership. Arantxa is a gem and the team responsive, super friendly, and always helpful! Loved our experience with them and this amazing program.

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