The large majority of our Erasmus+ courses for teachers and education staff take place in Bologna (Italy) and Tenerife (Canary Islands in Spain). Nevertheless, especially in summer, we organize some Erasmus+ courses in Sicily, in the sea-side of Palermo. Moreover we organize as well few courses in Porto (Portugal) and Thessaloniki (Macedonia in Greece).
In our Erasmus+ course catalogue you can find the schedule for the 2024-2025 courses. Please consider that depending on the size of your group we can organize additional courses in the locations and dates that suits you better.

Bologna

Teacher Training Courses in Bologna

Thanks to its strategic position, Bologna has always played an important cultural and economic role in Italian history. Nowadays, Bologna Centrale railway station is possibly the most important train hub in Italy connecting Rome (2 hours), Florence (30 mins), Milan (45 mins) and Venice (85 mins).
Bologna is the largest city (and the capital) of Emilia-Romagna Region in Northern Italy, home to prestigious cultural, economic and political institutions as well as one of the most impressive trade fair districts in Europe. In 2000 it was declared European capital of culture and in 2006, a UNESCO “city of music”. Bologna cultural offer is among the best in Europe, every day of the week you will find a cultural event to join, concerts, traditional or modern dance, theatrical and opera performances, … you will just need to look for your favourite.  The city caters to all needs: galleries, museums, discos, pubs, restaurants, libraries and bookstores, but you can also find comfort in nature, as it is in one of the greenest regions of the country.
Bologna hosts the oldest University in Europe in its old medieval centre full of arcades. It has always played an important cultural role which continues today with a wide range of cultural and non-profit organizations which plan daily events. Bologna is famous throughout the world for its food and participants can easily enjoy tasty food and superior wines. The city has given its name to the well-known Bolognese sauce, a meat based pasta sauce called in Italy ragù alla Bolognese.

Palermo

Teacher Training Courses in Palermo

Palermo is Sicily’s cultural, economic and touristic capital. It is a city rich in history, culture, art, music and food. Numerous tourists are attracted to the city for its good Mediterranean weather, its renowned gastronomy and restaurants, its Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque churches, palaces and buildings, and its nightlife and music.
Palermo offers both natural and cultural attractions, such as: the Cathedral, the Opera (the third biggest after the Opéra National de Paris and the K. K. Hof-Opernhaus in Vienna), the archeological museum, the Normans’ Palace, the catacombs of the Capuchin convent, St. Cataldo and the other Arab-Norman Churches and Palaces, the typical street markets and Monreale with its fantastic panoramic view on the city and the sea.
One needs only go some kilometers outside Palermo to meet breathtaking beaches and crystal clear sea. The mild Mediterranean climate with an average of 20 °C during spring and autumn creates the perfect conditions to enjoy the unspoiled coasts of Palermo almost all the year-round when the average sea temperature exceeds 18 °C -thus it’s always advisable to bring a swimming suit when visiting Palermo.

Tenerife

Teacher Training Courses in Tenerife

Tenerife is the island of a thousand experiences. You can enjoy the nature, climb Teide, go shopping, see a show, walk the old town cobbles or just relax on the beach. Thanks to its’ great weather – with 17*-21° in winter – Tenerife shines every day of the year.
Tenerife is the most populated island of Spain, with almost 1 million inhabitants. About five million tourists visit Tenerife each year and it is one of the most important tourist destinations in Spain and the world. Tenerife hosts one of the world's largest carnivals and the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is working to be designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Served by two airports, Tenerife is the economic centre of the archipelago.The island is home to the University of La Laguna; founded in 1792 in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, it is the oldest university in the Canaries. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city is the second to have been founded on the island, and is the third of the archipelago.
Teide National Park, a World Heritage Site in the center of the island, has Teide, the highest elevation of Spain, the highest of the islands of the Atlantic Ocean, and the third-largest volcano in the world from its base. Also located on the island, Macizo de Anaga since 2015 has been designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The south west coast of Tenerife is a spectacular spot for watching whales free in the ocean. Up to 26 species are found just off the coast, including baleen whales, dolphins, pilot whales and even blue whales.

Porto

​Teacher Training Courses in Porto

Porto is Portugal’s second largest city and the capital of the Porto District. Located along the Douro River estuary in northern Portugal, its city centre is one of the oldest in Europe, and in 1996 it was proclaimed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
​Connected by train and buses to Lisbon and other popular Portuguese cultural destinations, Porto offers a breathtaking experience for whoever wants to immerse themselves in the heart of Portugal. Take a stroll along the Douro river, a UNESCO heritage site, or the bridge Dom Luís I designed by Gustave Eiffel.
Move around the city centre thanks to the traditional yellow tramways and, while you are there, don’t miss a visit to the mesmerizing Livraria Lello bookshop, considered to be one of the most beautiful in the world. Get lost in the narrow streets of Ribeira neighborhood and make sure you try some typical Portuguese food in Mercado do Bolhão, especially Porto’s favourite, the Francesinha, consisting of layers of toasted bread and assorted meats, cheese and a fried egg, served with fries and a secret sauce!
The perfect way to end your night is by sipping a glass of Port wine while you enjoy the city lights by the river or by giving in to a sweet treat such as a pastel de nata!

Thessaloniki

​Teacher Training Courses in Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki is Greece’s second largest city and the capital of the geographical region of Macedonia. Bordered by the turquoise waters of the Aegean to the south, and the fourth-century walls to the north, Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece and the capital of the geographic region of Macedonia.
Thessaloniki is famous for its millennial history embracing Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman eras. The city was founded in 315 BC by Cassander of Macedon, who named it after his wife Thessalonike, daughter of Philip II of Macedon and sister of Alexander the Great.
Thessaloniki boasts one of the most fascinating maritime panoramas in the Mediterranean. Wide seaside promenades offer breathtaking sea views, with Mount Olympus providing a scenic backdrop.
Thessaloniki has a rich mix of tradition and modernity, stunning sea views and a delicious gastronomic tradition that UNESCO recognised Thessaloniki’s gastronomic heritage by naming it ‘‘City of Gastronomy’’ in 2021! 
The city is renowned for its events, festivals and vibrant cultural life.
Relax by the scenic coastline while watching the sun disappear and experience the tastes of this coastal Greek city. 

Rimini

​Teacher Training Courses in Rimini

Rimini is a city on the Adriatic coast, in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. It's known for its beachside nightclubs and shallow waters. With a coastline that extends 15 km along the Northern Adriatic coast, Rimini has a long tradition of tourism: the first bathing establishment on the Riviera Romagnola was opened here in 1873.
The city offers a wide range of experiences that will satisfy everyone: exploring ancient history or surrounding forests, admiring the view from the Rocca; one of the city's landmarks, shopping in the lively and historic streets of Rimini Centro and strolling along the canal port, swimming in the famous beaches of the Romagna Riviera or simply relaxing on the sand.​Rimini is the holiday destination by definition on the Adriatic Riviera, the heart of summer, close to charming villages and natural parks.

However, Rimini is also a real city to be experienced all year round. Don’t miss the new contemporary art museum site PART-Palazzi dell’Arte di Rimini, inaugurated in 2020 to restore two historic buildings in the city that now house a collection of contemporary artworks. In 2021, the Fellini Museum was inaugurated. Rimini is also a city of congresses and major events; the Rimini Trade Fair is one of the largest exhibition centres in Italy in terms of surface area. 
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