July 4: Departure Day, New York to Oviedo

Group Meeting:
At 6:00 PM, meet your group leader and fellow students at the Iberia Airlines check-in counter (outside of security) at  John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). This is the official start of your Putney summer!

Group Flight:
The group will fly on Iberia flight #6252 departing New York (JFK) at 8:55 PM, arriving in Madrid, Spain (MAD), at 10:10 AM local time on July 5. The group continues on from Madrid on Iberia flight #0488 departing at 11:40 AM and arriving in Oviedo (OVD), at 12:55 PM local time on July 5 (10 hours en route).

July 5 – 8: Llanes

Begin the program with five days on Spain’s northern coast in the Asturias region, with an orientation to Spanish language and culture in Llanes. Participate in language lessons, get to know your group, visit a local fiesta, take a surf lesson, or play soccer on the beach with Spanish friends.

July 9 – 11: Potes

Travel south to the snow-capped Picos de Europa. Hike and ride horseback on spectacular trails, continue your language immersion, and sample regional Spanish cuisine.

July 12 – 15: Madrid

Explore the lively streets of Madrid, visit museums—the Prado, Reina Sofía, and Thyssen Bornemisza–sample wonderful food at a sidewalk café, and see a show at a taberna de flamenco. Take a day trip to Segovia to see its Roman aqueduct or to Toledo to visit the Alcázar and ancient synagogue.

July 16 – 20: Daystay in Albacete

Immerse yourself in local culture by pairing with a Spanish teenager. This is an opportunity to experience Spanish life as it is really lived. Practice your Spanish as you join in their daily activities, meet the family, and form lasting friendships. During this week, you will be with your Spanish brother or sister during the day, and come back together as a group in the evening.

July 21 – 23: Peñíscola

Head east for your final three days in a small town on the Mediterranean coast. Relax, enjoy a beach picnic, and participate in final group activities.

July 24: Return Day, Valencia to New York

Group Flight:
The group will fly on Iberia flight #8987 departing Valencia, Spain (VLC), at 10:00 AM on July 24, arriving in Madrid (MAD) at 10:55 AM local time. The group continues on from Madrid (MAD) on Iberia flight #6251 departing at 12:15 PM, returning to the International Arrivals Area of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) at 2:35 PM on July 24 (10 hours, 45 minutes en route).