Geography school trips to Barcelona
An excellent tour destination for a Geography school trip, Barcelona is brimming with opportunities to explore human geography themes, and is surrounded by natural parks for physical geography excursions. Investigating the impact and sustainable legacy of the 1992 Olympic Games is a core topic for many, and one that links directly to the regeneration and re-branding that transformed the deprived inner city and port areas into thriving hubs. Students can climb Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia for a bird’s eye view of the city’s layout, then leave the urban area for a tour of Montserrat National Park to investigate the ecology and sustainability of this local mountain landscape. This unique and curriculum-relevant geography trip to Barcelona is a fantastic opportunity for enhancing your group’s geographical understanding in an iconic and cosmopolitan setting.
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 Itinerary
BASIC
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day1
Economic Change and opportunity
- Arrive in Barcelona
- Las Golondrinas boat trip
- Barcelona Port
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day2
Theme: Ecosystems, human activity and urban regeneration
- Montserrat National Park
- Olympic Stadium
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day3
Volcanic Landscapes and Sustainable Development
- Garrotxa Volcanic Park
- Montseny National Park
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day4
Theme: Coastal landscapes and processes
- Catalonia coastline
- Ebro Delta
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day5
Theme: Economic change
- Lloret de Mar (dependent on flight time)
- Travel back to the UK
Case Studies
KEY TOPIC: Urban Life
Main Case Study Opportunities
- Barcelona City (inc Olympic Stadium, Las Golondrinas, Port Vell)
Curriculum Links
Accommodation
Alberg Pere Tarres
- Great location in the centre
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Alberg Pere Tarres is located just off the Avenida Diagonal in the Barcelona district of Les Corts.
Location: This relaxed hostel is close to the centre of Barcelona with the metro station of les Corts only 5 minutes’ walk and 10 minutes’ walk to the Camp Nou football stadium.
Facilities: Amenities include a communal terrace, kitchen and TV lounge, as well as table tennis. Meeting rooms and laundry facilities are available.
Accommodation: The colourful dorms and private rooms come with bunk beds, lockers and free Wi-Fi.
Urbany Hostel
- Perfect location
- Swimming pool
A modern, friendly hostel, centrally located near to the universally known Sagrada Familia church. Well-equipped and close to public transport links.
Location: Close to all that Barcelona has to offer, 100m from the nearest metro station (Clot), and a 10 minute walk from the beach.
Facilities: Luggage room, common room, free high speed Wi-Fi throughout, sun terrace, 24 hour reception, gym.
Accommodation: Single and twin room, shared bathroom facilities, 4-8 person rooms for students, key card lockers.
Meals: Breakfast available, guest kitchen facilities.
BCN Sports Hostel
- Right in the heart of the city
- Refurbished, modern hostel
Recently refurbished, this clean and modern hostel sits in the centre of Barcelona, close to Gaudi’s Casa Milá, in the Gracia district.
Location: Centre of Barcelona, walking distance from numerous public transport points.
Facilities: This air conditioned hostel has a 24 hour reception and a common room for groups to relax in, with books, movies, a TV and couches. There are also computers available for use with free Wi-Fi.
Accommodation: Dormitory style rooms with bunk beds and lockers for storing your belongings. Sheets & blankets are included in the price, however towels are provided at a supplement so you may wish to advise your group to pack their own.
Meals: The hostel can offer a full board stay (continental breakfast, packed lunches or hot lunch and evening meal) with set menus.
Roma Reial
- Great choice on a budget
- Located in the Gothic Quarter
A well established, no-frills hotel in the heart of Barcelona, ideal for school groups looking to explore the city with minimal fuss.
Location: Located in the Plaza Reial, 100m walk from the nearest metro (Liceu), and several bus stops. A short walk away from main sites such as the cathedral, Las Ramblas, Picasso Museum and the Boqueria food market.
Facilities: Free Wi-Fi, 24 hour reception, reception meeting area.
Accommodation: Double, triple or quadruple rooms available. All equipped with TV, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping.
Meals: In-house restaurant with breakfast buffet, and dinners available.
Quick Tip: This is just a small sample of possible accommodations available. Please contact us for more information.
Subject Specific Excursions
Montserrat National Park
Tours available include 'The hermitages trail, medieval hike', 'Discover Monserrat - 1000 years of spirituality, history and art' and 'Masterpieces of Monserrat Museum from Caravaggio to Picasso' available for a half day visit or full day visit.
Las Golondrinas Boat Trips
Harbour sightseeing tours, offering a stunning view of Barcelona from the sea. You can choose between the shorter harbour tour through the yacht harbour, the fishing port and the freight port and the long excursion. The long ride “Port i Litoral” takes you to the port facilities and into the open sea along the coast to the city limits of Barcelona at Port Fòrum.
La Sagrada Familia
Antoni Gaudi’s unfinished masterpiece is one of Barcelona's most popular tourist attractions and its’ most important landmark. Sagrada Família is a huge, privately-funded Roman Catholic Church that has been under construction since 1882 and is not expected to be completed until at least 2026.
Olympic Stadium & Museum
You and your students may wish to visit the stadium on top of the Montjuic Mountain which is located extremely close to the Fundacio Joan Miro and the area has excellent views of the city. This area was extensively redeveloped for the 1992 games, and athletes were accommodated here. There is a pleasant marina, many seafront shops and restaurants, and the best beach in the city.
The Port of Barcelona
The old harbour, Barcelona’s Port Vell, which stretches from the Columbus Monument to the Barceloneta, offers endless possibilities to enjoy your leisure time, such as Imax, Aquàrium or Maremàgnum, amongst others. Following a long historic process, the Port Vell, with its landmark buildings and monuments, now gleams like one of the most valuable pearls on the Mediterranean coast.
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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