Combine the exciting city of Barcelona with the spectacular beaches of the Costa Brava.
School trips to the Costa Brava offer the best of both worlds – the rich culture of a famed, busy city with the relaxed atmosphere of the seaside!
The Costa Brava is defined as the coastal area between the Franco-Spanish border and the mouth of the Tordera river. This beautiful, rugged coastline was always popular with locals but remained undiscovered by mass tourism until after the Spanish Civil War.
The region's biggest city, Barcelona, is a great choice for so many different subjects, from Spanish, art and fashion to food technology and geography. This makes it a great choice for a cross-curricular school trip, offering more students the opportunity to experience this fabulous city.
Whatever your reason for visiting, we’ll tailor-make your school trip to ensure that it meets your specific requirements and learning objectives. And we’ll be with you every step of the way, including during the trip itself, when we’ll be just one phone call away, whatever the time of day or night.
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School Spanish Culture Trip to Barcelona and Costa Brava
School Business Studies Trip to Barcelona and Costa Brava
Barcelona is Spain's economic hub, making it a great choice for a fun-filled experience of the business world.
£759PP
School Primary Languages Trip to Barcelona and Costa Brava
Buzzing Barcelona and the beautiful Costa Brava makes a great setting for a language group.
£499PP
Geography Trip to Barcelona and Costa Brava
Conduct a river survey and explore the impact of tourism in Barcelona and the Costa Brava.
£449PP
School Food Technology Trip to Barcelona and Costa Brava
Experience Spain's incredible produce and discover the joys of tapas in Barcelona and the Costa Brava.
£299PP
Halal School Trip to the Costa Brava
A halal trip to the Costa Brava offers your students the opportunity to explore the history and culture of this beautiful part of Spain!
£399PP
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Why visit the Costa Brava?
Get a taste of the art and culture
For creative subjects such as art and fashion, this area of Spain is a dream. This is Dalí country and the magnificent Dalí Theatre and Museum in his hometown of Figueres is a must-see. The city of Barcelona has a long association with art too – the city is synonymous with the modernist architecture of Gaudí and the surrealism of Joan Miró.
The Costa Brava is also a bit of a hidden gem for food technology groups – and, indeed, foodies in general. Home to world-famous Michelin-starred restaurants, as well as more humble, traditional eateries, the food here is always fresh and delicious (and a particular treat if you're a fan of seafood).
Explore a dynamic city
Barcelona is one of Europe’s most attractive cities, with some truly unique architecture that will continuously take your students by surprise.
And the city’s buzzing atmosphere is always a big hit with students too – as well as being rich in history, Barcelona also has a modern creative edge that is truly inspirational.
Barcelona offers endless experiences, from exploring the architecture of Gaudi at the Sagrada Familia or Park Guell to enjoying tapas tours and visiting sports stadiums, such as the Camp Nou or the Olympic Stadium.
We can even include visits to Waterworld or Port Aventura to add another exciting element to your trip, making it stand out from the competition from other trips offered at school!
One of our favourite cities in Europe and our most popular destination in Spain, we know Barcelona extremely well and so can provide expert advice and information on where to stay and what to see and do. Learn more about a school trip to Barcelona.
Enjoy the spectacular coast
Many of our groups choose to stay in one of the lovely coastal resorts on the Costa Brava, such as Calella or Lloret de Mar.
These resorts offer easy access to all that the city of Barcelona offers but with the added bonus of being able to relax on the beach once the day’s visits are done.
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09 Oct 2017
Spotlight on...Barcelona and the Costa Brava!
One of our most popular destinations in Spain, the Costa Brava, with its great links to the Catalan capital of Barcelona, is an incredible destination for a school trip in the sun!