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Travelling  May 2013

Our most popular performance venues in Barcelona & Catalonia for Music tours

Here are some of our most popular performance venues in Barcelona and Catalonia for Music tours. We can tailor-make an itinerary to your exact needs. Call 0845 688 8988 to create your itinerary from scratch today.

Prestigious Venues

For experienced groups with a high standard of sacred or classical repertoire, here are our most popular options

Barcelona Cathedral

The Cathedral can be found along the windy cobbled streets of the Barri Gotic (Gothic Quarter) in Barcelona Old Town, which is located on the right hand side of La Rambla when facing Placa de Catalunya. This imposing and ornate building dates back to the 13th – 15th centuries and has the full title of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia. For a small fee, sacred choirs and classical orchestras may give a late afternoon performance in this prestigious venue, subject to acceptance of their material. Audiences are made up of Cathedral visitors, both tourists and locals. For a more formal evening concert, it is also possible to hire the Cathedral, but it tends to be more popular during the day.

Montserrat Monastery

An historic pilgrimage site where St Peter supposedly hid the statue of Virgin Mary, of the black Madonna’s of Europe. Choirs can sing for ten minutes before the daily performance of ‘Ave Maria’ by its famous boys’ choir. A fabulous opportunity for groups to perform.

Girona Cathedral

The cathedral stands in the ancient walled city of Girona situated on a fortress-like hill, high above the River Onyar.

Indoor Venues

A selection of indoor venues to suit a range of abilities and repertoires, here are our most popular options.

Hostalric Claustre Theatre or Town Square, Mostalne

This residential town welcomes any type of music group and the residents always give groups a warm welcome.

Hotel Reymar, Malgrat de Mar

Spacious, well-lit performance area at the hotel, where you will get a good audience at most times of the year.

Salesianos Church, Barcelona

Groups with fitting programmes may perform in the Salesian church, which attracts good audiences.

Eglisa de Saint Bartolemeu, Sitges

This parish church located on the Catalonian coastline allows a mixture of music to be performed and attracts good local audiences.

Outdoor Venues

A selection of open air and covered venues to suit a range of abilities and repertoires, here are our most popular options.

 Museu Deu, El Vendrell

High quality ensembles may perform in the museum gardens, located in the town where celebrated Catalan cellist and composer Pablo Casals was born. Indoor performance option also available.

Promenade, Malgrat de Mar

With a fantastic view of the sea, this venue attracts lots of passers-by and proves popular in the summer.

Poble Espanyol, Barcelona

The Spanish Village in Barcelona offers ensembles the chance to play in the main courtyard of this wonderful visitors’ attraction, which incorporates all aspects of the various regions of Spain in one village.

La Roca, Lloret de Mar

A great place to perform due to its popularity with audiences frequenting the promenade.

Jardi Del Rei, Museu Maritim de Barcelona

The historic Maritime Museum gardens offer groups the opportunity to take part in their free concert series during the summer, a must for bands wanting to perform in the city itself.

Leisure Visits

Combine your performances with a visit to one or more of Catalonia’s fabulous attractions, including:

Barcelona:

La Sagrada Familia

Gaudí’s unfinished masterpiece remains a popular tourist attraction and a symbol of the city. Groups will be amazed by its sheer size and its architectural complexity.

Nou Camp

This world-famous football stadium offers groups the opportunity to experience the awe-inspiring size of this venue, whilst also learning about the heritage and history of Barcelona FC.

Poble Espanyol

A complete village consisting of streets and squares with reconstructions of famous or characteristic buildings from all over Spain. Groups can practise their language skills in the many buildings housing working craftspeople, souvenir shops, cafés and restaurants.

Parc Güell

Take a visit to the famous park which was designed by Gaudí. The serpentine pathways take you on a journey past examples of his unique works of art. The park’s high-point also provides fabulous views of the city

Costa Dorada:

PortAventura

PortAventura Park is an astonishing amusement park divided in to five thematic areas with many rides and shows. PortAventura Aquatic Park is a water park packed with waves and slides. Together you can travel around the five themed areas of the park: Mediterrània, China, Mexico, Polynesia and the Far West. Take in several shows, from the dazzling wonders of Teatro Imperial in China, to the exotic dances of Polynesia, and then enjoy the thrills and spills of the many, many rides. Opening times vary and are seasonal, usually open mid March to November.

Aquapolis Water Park, Salou

A great water park that has several slides and a free dolphin show.

Costa Brava:

Dalí Theatre and Museum, Figueres

The spectacular Dalí museum will astound groups with its surrealism, from its exterior architecture to the paintings, sculptures, furniture and 3-D collages within.

Waterworld, Lloret De Mar

The largest water park on the Costa Brava has numerous water rides.

Below, you'll find some of our most popular accommodation options for school groups.

This is just a sample of our full range, so for full details of all properties available, please call 0845 688 8988 to speak to one of our Educational Travel Advisors today.

Hotel Canada Palace

The Hotel Canada Palace was constructed in the 1970s and still retains a traditional, family-run atmosphere. The hotel has been furnished with art works and antiques in the public areas.

Hotel Canada Palace

The Hotel Canada Palace is a modern hotel with lots of character. It is situated close to local amenities, offering excellent facilities and with good links to Barcelona.

Address Calle Masen Jaime Soler 44 Calafell Spain View map of location	Local Rating 4 star hotel
	Capacity 400 guests in 160 rooms over 4 floors.

Location Information

The Hotel Canada is located in the seaside resort of Calafell, approximately 60 kilometres south of Barcelona (approximately 45 minutes’ drive away). The town has a pleasant promenade, a large commercial centre and a variety of shops, restaurants and bars. The hotel itself is situated some 120 metres from the beach. It is also very close to the coastal railway line (walking distance) which gives direct access to Barcelona (an approximate 50 minute journey) departing every half an hour. Port Aventura/Tarragona is 30 minutes away.

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Accommodation Facilities

• Reception
• Dining room
• Meeting/function room in basement
• Lounge
• Table football, air hockey, pool table and arcade games
• Outdoor swimming pool & sauna
• Sun terrace
• 3 lifts
• Internet access
• Disabled facilities: The hotel has four rooms specifically designed for disabled guests, with partially adapted bathrooms (having grab rails and wider doors), but no rails in the showers.

 Student Rooms

• 3-5 bedded rooms
• En-suite facilities
• TV
• Air-conditioning
• Hairdryers
• Safety deposit boxes

 Staff Rooms

• Twins/singles
• En-suite facilities
• TV
• Air-conditioning
• Hairdryers
• Safety deposit boxes

Security Deposit

A security deposit against damage is payable on arrival. The amount is €15.00 per person, payment in cash only. This amount is refundable at the end of your stay provided there has been no poor behaviour or damage to the areas occupied by the group. In order to avoid misunderstanding, we suggest all group leaders undertake an inspection of all rooms with hotelier/centre manager on arrival and departure and any existing damage is immediately reported.

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Hotel Koppers

The Hotel Koppers is a large, modern hotel in a central location, not far from the beach and nearby shops.

Hotel Koppers

A medium-sized hotel in a central location, with good facilities for groups and friendly family owners.

Address Esglesia 76 08397 Pineda de Mar Spain View map of location	Local Rating 3 star hotel
	Capacity 156 rooms over 5 floors

Location Information

The hotel is located in the centre of the resort of Pineda de Mar, in the old town area. Pineda de Mar is a medium-sized seaside resort on the Spanish Catalan coast with a long sandy beach. The resort is approximately 36 miles from Barcelona (a 45 minute drive). The old town is very pretty and typical with winding streets, friendly squares and a variety of little shops, restaurants and bars. The hotel is approximately 450 metres from the beach.

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Accommodation Facilities

• 24-hour reception
• Meeting room
• Dining room
• Bar
• TV lounge
• Outdoor swimming pool
• Pool table
• Games machine
• Disco upon request
• Safety deposit boxes
• Lift
• Disabled facilities: This property has 4 rooms that have been adapted with a platform at seat height in the bath and grab rails for the toilet.

 Student Rooms

• 3-4 bedded rooms
• En-suite facilities
• TV
• Air-conditioning
• Balconies

 Staff Rooms

• Twins/singles
• En-suite facilities
• TV
• Air-conditioning
• Balconies
• Telephone

Security Deposit

A security deposit against damage is payable on arrival. The amount is €10.00 per person, payment in cash only. This amount is refundable at the end of your stay provided there has been no poor behaviour or damage to the areas occupied by the group. In order to avoid misunderstanding, we suggest all group leaders undertake an inspection of all rooms with hotelier/centre manager on arrival and departure and any existing damage is immediately reported.

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Barcelona

We can pre-book your meals at our great group prices to help your itinerary run smoothly. Popular options include:

• Restaurant IMAX
• Fresc Co.
• Restaurant Tip Top
• Hard Rock Cafe

Concert Assistant

Your Concert Assistant will meet you at your venues, take care of concert organisation and any issues which may arise, so that you and your group can concentrate solely on preparing for your performance.

NST Representatives

If you are staying in Barcelona, our Barcelona City Representative, Eva, or a member of her team will meet you on arrival, assist you with hotel check-in, advise you on points of interest and public transport and provide 24-hour emergency assistance.

If you are staying in one of the seaside resorts of Southern or Northern Catalonia, a local representative will meet you on arrival and provide 24-hour emergency assistance.