Volunteering in Mengíbar Palace, Andalucía
The Mengíbar Palace is an impressive building from the 15th century in the quaint village of Mengíbar, Jaén, in the heart of Andalucía. In 2019 the palace was transformed into a beautiful 4 star hotel.
Programmes at the Mengíbar Palace include transport from central Madrid.
Mengíbar village was founded in Roman times. In the 11th century an Arab Palace stood here, but it was then destroyed and rebuilt in the 15th century. You can still visit the old Arab baths in the hotel though!
The hotel is in the centre of the village and surrounded by local shops and bars. You will be surprised by how lively the village is and how locals like to go out and enjoy a few beers and some tapas.
The hotel
The Mengíbar Palace Hotel**** has been designed respecting all the charm and history of the original building, with all the comforts of the 21st century. It is a place which makes you feel welcome right from the start, and where all staff are proud of the palace and will make every effort to make you feel at home.
The hotel has lots of patios with fountains and quaint little corners to enjoy.
During an Estación Inglesa programme we will also take a guided walk to learn about the history and legends of the palace and the village.
Volunteers are accommodated in single rooms with ensuite bathroom, full board.
About the venue
- Single room with ensuite bathroom
- Beautiful and luxurious historic building
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
- Completely renovated in 2019
- Free WiFi
- Free transport from central Madrid
- Guided tour of the palace and the village
How to get there
As a volunteer you can use our free transport service to and from central Madrid.
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Estación Inlglesa has been a very interesting experience that I've really enjoyed! I have met many great people that I wouldn't normally have the opportunity to meet. I've learned quite a bit from the Spanish students and the volunteers and I've really enjoyed watching the progress of the Spanish students. I would definitely recommend! Thank you!

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The program was a nice way to meet new people and understand more about the places, people and culture of Spain. It was extremely well run and I thoroughly enjoyed participanting in the program.

I did not know what to expect when I volunteered for this event and I can say in all hoesty it is the best and the happiest course I have ever been to. The course was extremely well organised and the activities were pitched at the right level for the Spanish participants. 10 out of 10 for Estación Inglesa.

It has been a great opportunity to meet so many interesting Spanish and native English speakers. The programme has been excellent. It was well organised and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I want to repeat the experience again!

The course has provided me with a great chance to meet new people, learn about new cultures and provide native Spanish speakers with the resources needed to enhance their English skills. It has been an amazing week and has allowed me to gain a further appreciation for the professional and social need that many Spanish speakers have for English. Javi, Rafa and Esta... Leer más..

The program was more than I expected. All of the participants, English and Spanish, were such treasures! Thank you for an experience of a lifetime!

A wonderful experience, a great way to help those who want to improve their English. Super fun, super friendly and a higly recommendable experience!

A group of strangers met and left as friends. Confidences grew with the knowledge gained. It's been a pleasure to help in the development of interesting students and to see their confidence grow!

I was anxious about doing this as it was the first time I had done anything similar but it was so well organised with such professional and friendly approach, and the participants, both English and Spanish were so friendly and enthusiastic that I really enjoyed it and look forward to doing more of these courses

I have attended many, many programmes both as a student and as a tutor. I can say with no hesitation, that from every aspect of learning situations, this has been the best. It was clear that students were enjoying themselves and having fun always helps the learning process. You have an excellent programme.

The programme has been a huge success for me, personally. I have gained knowledge and friendships that I'm sure will last a lifetime. Thanks to everyone for their patience and friendhsip this week.

This program was very well organized. The activities were fun and easy to understand. I really enjoyed my participation and learning experience. I really appreciated the positive energy from everyone from start to finish. Great program. Thank you!

I've enormously enjoyed my first experience of Estación Inglesa: meeting a lot of exceptionally friendly, new faces, getting to know them and exchanging experiences and ideas. It's been very fulfilling helping them to improve their English!

More than a million words couldn't describe. My heart is full of happiness. I have a permanent smile. I learnt more here than I could ever learn about the Spanish people and Spain.

Tremendously rewarding week, making new friends, and seeing the Spaniards slowly blossom with newfound confidence. Gave me a sense of achievement having been a part of the shared experience.

I loved everything! I loved the ambience of the hotel and staff. I loved the variety of personalities, both the volunteers and participants. I loved how the group banded. I loved the fun we had. In short, I loved everything about it!

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