Dance & Drama school trips to Platja d'Aro
Overview
Offering outstanding beauty and rich local culture, Platja d'Aro is an excellent destination to inspire your Performing Arts students. A beach resort popular with locals, it is well-located for exciting excursions to Barcelona’s cultural gems such as the Palau de la Musica Catalana and La Rambla, or the renowned Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres. Take the opportunity to watch a live Flamenco performance and experience first-hand the fire and passion of one of Spain’s most notable cultural contributions.
Suggested Itineraries
Our team of specialists can tailor-make any itinerary based on your curricular requirements, have a look at some of our suggested itineraries.
Accommodation
We choose properties which are suited to school groups. Audits are carried out on all properties featured, covering all safety and security concerns.
Excursions
We have subject-specific excursions that tick all the boxes for your curricular needs as well as providing life-enhancing cultural experiences.
Suggested Itineraries
BASIC
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day1
- Coach pick up from school and travel to Dover*
- Ferry crossing & overnight travel
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day2
- Arrive in resort and check-in
- Evening at leisure
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day3
- Workshops 1 & 2
- Girona Visit
- Pizza evening
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day4
- Full day excursion to Barcelona
- Karaoke
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day5
- Workshops 3 & 4
- Workshop 5
- Disco
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day6
- Check-out of accommodation
- Depart after lunch for return journey to Calais
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day7
- Ferry crossing and continue to school
* This programme is also available as 5 days, 4 nights by air (at supplement).
What's Included?
- 5 x Performing Arts workshops tailored to your group (group size usually 15-25 students per tutor).
- Accommodation for the duration of your stay.
- Return travel.
- Fully comprehensive travel insurance.
- Liaison with our Performing Arts Consultant to discuss your students’ needs and abilities relative to the workshop programme.
Other excursions and additional activities as shown on the suggested itinerary are at supplement and can be adjusted to your needs - please contact us for a quote, and our Performing Arts Product Manager will work with you to create an educational, enriching and entertaining itinerary for your students.
Curriculum Links
Accommodation
Aparthotel Sant Jordi
- Close to the town centre and beach
- Comfortable, serviced apartments
The Aparthotel Sant Jordi has great facilities and modern amenities - perfect for groups.
Location: The Aparthotel Sant Jordi is within walking distance from the beautiful cove La Cala de la Bella Dona. It has a great location near the Platja d’Aro beach and city centre.
Facilities: Facilities include a bar-cafeteria, restaurant, terrace, supermarket, 24-hour reception, games room, outdoor and children’s swimming pools.
Accommodation: The rooms can accommodate up to 4-6 people and are all en-suite.
Hotel Aromar
- Easy access to town centre
- Outdoor pool
Modern hotel next to the beach.
Capacity: 158 rooms
Location: 2 hours north from Barcelona, this hotel is a ten minute walk from central Platja d'Aro
Facilities: Facilities include a swimming pool, restaurant, and bar/lounge
Accommodation: All rooms have en-suite facilities and can accommodate 3-4 students
Meals: Buffet style meals
Quick Tip: This is just a small sample of possible accommodations available. Please contact us for more information.
Subject Specific Excursions
Sagrada Família
The Sagrada Família, Antoní Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece, is one of Barcelona's most popular tourist attractions and important landmarks. You can visit the crypt where Gaudí is buried as well as the transept and central nave with its giant, tree-like pillars and spectacular vaulting. An elevator and a long walk will lead you to the top of a tower with magnificent views over Barcelona.
Montjuïc
Several thousand years ago, Iberic Celts settled on the Montjuïc, a 213 meter high hill southeast of Barcelona's current city centre. It features a large number of attractions including the Spanish Village, the Magic Fountain and MNAC, one of the city's most important museums.
Parc Güell
Located in the city of Barcelona, the Park Güell is one of the most beautiful gardens in the world. Its creator Antoní Gaudí added his modernist works and influence to create a spectacular attraction, which inspires all who visit.
Girona
A beautiful medieval city, it was once the capital of Catalunya before making way for Barcelona. Highlights include the Jewish Quarter, the Cathedral and the twice-weekly market with typical Spanish produce.
Figueres - Museu Dalí
Described as "the world's largest Surrealist object", the museum showcases all the various aspects of Dalí's art. It includes some of the painter's greatest masterpieces as well as pieces which range from his first artistic creations through to his last works.
Quick Tip: If you have an excursion in mind which you don't see listed, please get in touch so we can do our best to arrange it for you!
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