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The Ebro Delta lies southwest of Barcelona in the Catalonia region of Spain. It covers 320 square kilometres making it the second largest wetland area in the western Mediterranean. The Delta has a variety of different ecosystems, including lagoons, sand dunes, salt marsh and rice fields – the latter making the area important agriculturally. The hidden pleasures and natural beauty of the Delta will make an excellent tour destination for any Geography and Geology group.
Topics covered by this tour:
- Evaluating the impact of tourism
- Managing global climate change and coastal defences
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4 days/3 nights
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Includes:
- 3 nights Half Board accommodation
- Return flights from UK to Barcelona
- Itinerary planning service
- Full day excursion to Barcelona and Montserrat
- Full day excursion to Ebro Delta
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- Detailed information pack
Suggested Activities
Sample Itinerary
Example AccommodationBeach management case study
Beach management case study—there are many towns along the coastline to experience the varying management techniques, and there is a chance to compare, contrast and evaluate these methods. The towns along the coastline have managed the land use along the coast very differently - the coastal zones have to be managed according to certain criteria. The inhabitants, for example, are using the be...
Port of Barcelona
With over a million passenger arrivals every year, Barcelona is one of the most important ports in the Mediterranean for both passengers and cargo. An audio-visual presentation examines the structure and organisation of the port and its plans for future expansions, which is followed by a one hour tour of the port by boat.
Sagrada Familia
Antoni Gaudi's unique , awe-inspiring cathedral continues to grow almost organically, like a medieval cathedral. A museum tells story of Gaudi and the cathedral and its near-destruction during the Spanish civil war. The world's most beautiful building site.(Minimum group of 20 for group pricing)Pre-payment compulsory.Optional lift to the top(Cannot be booked or pre-paid in advance).
Picasso Museum
Picasso llived in Barcelona for several periods as a young man, and this museum has some important pieces from this formative period in his career at the turn of the century, some of them donated by Picasso himself. The museum - Barcelona's most visited - also hosts temporary exhibitions of Picasso's work and that of other artists of his era.
Nou Camp
Home to FC Barcelona, a visit to the Nou Camp stadium includes a tour of the stadium itself including a chance to walk out onto the pitch and a visit to the museum which charts the team's history.
Las Ramblas
Also known as La Rambla, this long, wide avenue is the heart of Barcelona's shopping district and the hub of its café society. It’s also a perfect place for a break from a tough day's sightseeing and just enjoy the Street artists and atmosphere.
Parc Guell/ Casa-Museu Gaudi
Intended as a housing developent that never took off, Parc Guell is an urban park in a northern suberb of Barcelona . It's full of the striking, challenging shapes of Gaudi's architecture.
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Fly from UK to Barcelona |
Transfer to Tarragona and check in to hotel. Explore local area on foot. | |
| Day 2 | Morning transfer to information centre of the Ebro Delta for introduction on natural and human ecosystems. Enjoy a boat trip to the river mouth and learn about natural habitats and an area that is rich in natural wealth | Return to hotel for evening meal and follow up on studies. | |
| Day 3 | Full day excursion to Barcelona and visit to the Port of Barcelona. Afternoon visit to Montserrat, one of the most distinctive landforms of Catalonia. | Return to hotel for evening meal and follow up on studies. | |
| Day 4 | Morning visit to Tarragona for last minute shopping. Transfer from hotel to airport for return flight to the UK. | ||
Hotel SB Express
The hotel, opened in July 2002, is easily accessible from exit 33 of the A7. Close to the city centre, just 8 km from Port Aventura, 1.5 km from the train station, 500 metres from the bus station and 900 metres from Tarraco Romana (World Heritage site).
The hotel has 90 double rooms (36 of which can be converted into quadruples, the rest into triples). All are tastefully decorated and completely sound-proofed and are equipped with air conditioning, bathroom with hairdryer, satellite TV, Canal+, free individual safe, direct telephone and additional ADSL connection for laptop computers.
The hotel also has a cafeteria serving coffee, snacks and a wide range of breakfast dishes, one course meals, salads and hot and cold sandwiches. Open from 7am to 11pm with vending service at night.
The hotel has 90 double rooms (36 of which can be converted into quadruples, the rest into triples). All are tastefully decorated and completely sound-proofed and are equipped with air conditioning, bathroom with hairdryer, satellite TV, Canal+, free individual safe, direct telephone and additional ADSL connection for laptop computers.
The hotel also has a cafeteria serving coffee, snacks and a wide range of breakfast dishes, one course meals, salads and hot and cold sandwiches. Open from 7am to 11pm with vending service at night.
Hotel Calypso
This hotel has 500 rooms, spread across two wings and has recently been renovated. It has a lobby with reception desk, souvenir shop, bar/cafeteria with video games and television lounge with satellite.
Students will usually be accommodated in multi-bedded rooms and staff in twins, rooms are complete with bathroom, telephone, safety deposit box (for hire), air conditioning (during summer) and balcony.
There is also a large swimming pool and sunbathing terrace.
Students will usually be accommodated in multi-bedded rooms and staff in twins, rooms are complete with bathroom, telephone, safety deposit box (for hire), air conditioning (during summer) and balcony.
There is also a large swimming pool and sunbathing terrace.
