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Northern Catalonia - 5 days from £345pp*

Travelling in February 2013. Price includes return flights (all taxes & charges included), airport transfers to & from accommodation, 4 nights' full-board accommodation, 8 hours' local coaching on 3 days, extensive group travel insurance and a generous free place ratio of 1 in 10.

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Our most popular visits in Northern Catalonia for Spanish Language school trips

Here are some of our most popular visits in Northern Catalonia for Spanish Language groups. We can tailor-make an itinerary to your exact needs. Call 0845 688 8988 to create your itinerary from scratch today.

Cultural Experiences

Taking part in these enjoyable shared experiences will not only strengthen friendships but also open your students’ eyes to Spanish culture and add real value to their classroom-based learning.

Figueres

This typically Catalan town is famous as the birthplace and resting place of the artist Salvador Dalí. It’s also home to a fascinating toy museum and numerous shops and cafés.

Dalí Theatre and Museum, Figueres

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

Gerona

One of Catalonia’s most attractive towns. Its well-preserved old buildings and narrow stepped streets provide a delightful experience for students to explore its mix of Arabian and Jewish influences. Highlights include a visit to the Arabian baths, the Gothic Cathedral and the Jewish Quarter.

Barcelona

The magnificent city of Barcelona is a highlight for the majority of groups staying on the Northern Catalonian coast. As many of the resorts are within easy reach, then groups can include visits to:

• Sagrada Familia
• Montjuic
• Nou Camp Stadium
• Parc Güell
• Las Ramblas …and many more

Activity-Based Learning

Northern Catalonia

Online resources and interactive experiences are available for PortAventura, Gaudí Centre, Las Ramblas and the Hotel Beds, a travel company in Salou.

Rosas Town Trail

Students follow trail instructions and answer questions in Spanish in this informative and enjoyable way to explore the town. Our trails are an excellent method of getting students to read, repeat and understand Spanish signs, words and phrases.

Tapas Tasting Evening

Students can taste a wide variety of traditional Spanish dishes at this fun and popular evening activity. Available within all resorts.

Flamenco Show

This fascinating show, based on the heart-stopping and passionate art of Flamenco dancing, is a must for groups and a true cultural experience from Spain’s musical heritage.

Language Workshops

In the relaxed environment of this school, students will take part in speaking and listening sessions with native speakers, greatly enhancing their learning experience.

Rosas, Lloret de Mar & Calella Language Schools

NST can provide intensive Spanish Language courses in Rosas, Lloret de Mar and Calella. These highly prestigious schools offer a fully tailored course – relevant to the study level of your students with preferred content and delivery methods catered for. The lessons are adapted to match the abilities and requirements of the group and led by highly qualified local teachers and designed to improve student confidence as well as ability. Students are grouped into maximum class sizes of 15 to ensure individual participation, and receive a certificate on completion.

Leisure Visits

PortAventura

This visit will be an absolute must for all students! Providing opportunities to explore and enjoy the five themed areas, each with a large choice of exciting and spectacular white-knuckle rides and unique shows, this is a truly memorable experience. Opening times vary and are seasonal, usually open Mid March to November.

Waterworld, Lloret De Mar

The largest water park on the Costa Brava has numerous water rides and even a bungee-jump.

Rosas Aqua Brava Water Park

Home to over 20 attractions including the largest wave-pool in Europe, and the new Anaconda rapid ride, this water park will be great for students to relax between visits.

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.

Santa Monica, Calella

The hotel, which was built in 1973, extends over 10 floors. It is a large typical Spanish resort hotel, popular with holidaymakers during the summer season. The hotel was renovated in 2005.

Santa Monica, Calella

A very pleasant modern hotel of a good standard which is run by friendly, well-organised staff, lies close to the beach, and has received high praise from guests.

Address Avenida del Turisme 72-78 08370 Calella Spain View map of location	Local Rating 3 star standard
	Capacity 432 persons in 216 rooms

Location Information

The hotel is located in the resort of Calella, a 5 minute walk from the beach. Calella is a large seaside resort, 55 kilometres north of Barcelona.

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Accommodation Facilities

• 24-hour reception
• Dining room seating 300 persons where all meals are served buffet style
• Lounge (with stage for entertainment programme)
• Bar
• Small room behind Reception can be used for meetings if required (note: where meeting rooms are available, these may have to be pre-booked and may incur a supplement.  Please enquire for details)
• Outdoor swimming pool (opening subject to restrictions, e.g. weather, local conditions etc);
• Air-conditioning throughout the hotel
• 2 Lifts
• This property has 5 rooms for disabled clients which feature grab bars for the bath and toilet. The hotel is generally accessible to wheelchair users.

 Student Rooms

• Usually 3-bedded (note: 3^rd bed can be a sofa bed)
• Private facilities
• Satellite TV
• Balcony
• Telephone
• Air-conditioning
• Safety deposit box (small supplement payable locally).

 Staff Rooms

• Twins/singles
• Private facilities
• Satellite TV
• Balcony
• Telephone
• Air-conditioning
• Safety deposit box (small supplement payable locally).

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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Hotel Goya Park, Rosas

A modern hotel built over 10 floors (one of which is on the ground floor), belonging to the ‘Prestige Hotels’ chain. The hotel was renovated in 2001 and offers attractive and comfortable accommodation and a wide range of facilities for school groups.

Hotel Goya Park, Rosas

In our opinion, this is one of the nicest hotels on offer in this charming seaside resort. Returning parties have brought back excellent reports, and the hotel management understands the needs of school groups. The games and activities available will keep groups occupied, as will the range of excursion possibilities, including Barcelona.

Address Av. Port del Reig, 25 Platja de Santa Margarida 17480 ROSAS Spain View map of location	Local Rating 3 star hotel
	Capacity 700 guests in 246 rooms

Location Information

Rosas is an attractive holiday resort set around a bay on the northern Mediterranean coastline of Spain, 40 kilometres south of the French border and 150 kilometres north of Barcelona. The hotel is situated approximately 200 metres from the beach front in the newer Santa Margarida area of Rosas. It is about 1 ½ kilometres from the heart of the original village of Rosas but the immediate neighbourhood offers the full range of tourist infrastructure one would expect from a seaside resort

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Accommodation Facilities

• 24-hour reception
• Dining room
• Bar/Lounge
• TV
• Conservatory
• Sun terrace
• Spacious grounds
• Outdoor Swimming pool, with child’s pool
• Covered outside games area with table tennis, air hockey, pool tables, mini golf
• Disabled facilities: Two rooms have been specially adapted for disabled clients and there is also a disabled seat lift into the swimming pool.

 Student Rooms

• 3-4 bedded rooms (bunk beds are often used)
• En-suite facilities
• Central heating
• Ceiling fans
• TV
• Telephone
• Safety deposit box

 Staff Rooms

• Twins/singles
• En-suite facilities
• Central heating
• Ceiling fans
• TV
• Telephone
• Safety deposit box

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Hotel Don Juan, Northern Catalonia

This is a modern and stylish Mediterranean complex, typical of those on the Spanish coast, catering mainly for tourists on their summer holidays and very family-orientated. The hotel is built on a hill and three of the floors are laid out in terraces, which climb the hill. The bungalows are rustic Catalan style with beamed ceilings. Groups are normally accommodated in the hotel rooms rather than the bungalows.

Hotel Don Juan, Northern Catalonia

The Hotel Don Juan offers a good standard of accommodation, in a very pretty seaside town.

Address Ctra. Barcelona, 22 17320 Tossa de Mar Spain View map of location	Local Rating 3 star hotel
	Capacity 800 guests, 288 rooms over 4 floors

Location Information

The Hotel Don Juan is located approximately 150 metres from the town centre, with its many facilities such as shops, restaurants, bars, and the beach is 200 metres away. There is a regular bus service to Lloret de Mar, which is about 12 kilometres away, and a supermarket just two minutes walk from the hotel. Tossa is a charming seaside resort located approximately 1 - 1½ hours away from Barcelona. It retains a much quieter, more authentically Spanish feel than its neighbour, Lloret de Mar.

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Accommodation Facilities

• Reception
• Dining room
• TV/lounge room
• Bar/seating areas
• Outdoor swimming pool
• Video games room
• Tennis court
• Pool table
• Table Tennis
• Shop
• Lifts
• Disabled facilities: Although the hotel has three rooms which have a bathroom equipped with grab rails, we do not recommend this property for wheelchair users as there are a lot of steps in the complex.

 Student Rooms

• 3-4 bedded rooms
• En-suite facilities
• TV
• Air conditioning
• Telephone
• Balcony
• Safety boxes

 Staff Rooms

• Twins/singles
• En-suite facilities
• TV
• Air conditioning
• Telephone
• Balcony
• Safety boxes

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Hotel Don Angel

A modern hotel that extends over 6 floors. The hotel was renovated in 2009.

Hotel Don Angel

A pleasant hotel, located in a seaside resort within driving distance of Barcelona.

Address Avenida del Mar 14 Santa Susana View map of location	Local Rating 3*
	Capacity 227 Rooms, accommodating 440 persons

Location Information

The hotel is located in the seaside town of Santa Susana, approximately 1 hours drive north of Barcelona. The beach is 150m from the hotel.

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Accommodation Facilities

• 24 hour Reception
• Bar
• Coach parking
• 2 Lifts
• Dining room
• TV Lounge
• Meeting room
• 2 Outdoor swimming pools
• Garden with terrace
• Large ballroom suitable for parties/functions
• Tapas restaurant next door owned by the hotel
• Disabled facilities: This property is accessible to wheelchair users and has 1 bedrooms specifically adapted for use by disabled clients.

 Student Rooms

• 2-3 bedded rooms
• En suite facilities
• Air conditioning
• Flat screen satellite TV
• Balcony
• Telephone
• Hairdryer
• Safety deposit box

 Staff Rooms

• Twins/Singles
• En suite facilities
• Air conditioning
• Flat screen satellite TV
• Balcony
• Telephone
• Hairdryer
• Safety deposit box

 Safety Guidance

The hotel conforms to all local standards, which does not require fire doors that self-close. Therefore groups are advised, for additional security, to ensure doors are shut at night.

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NST City Representative

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.

Local Representative

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.

Free Educational Resources

By choosing NST, you’ll receive some free educational resources to help your group get the most out of their time away.

The Go Explore Journal

When you book your language tour with NST, you'll receive a FREE Go Explore journal for every student. By keeping a daily record of their experiences on the tour using NST's journals, your students will be better able to learn and recall key language phrases.

Teachers often tell us that the journals become a treasured souvenir once their students have returned to the classroom. They can even be used to demonstrate to parents and school governors the impact of taking learning outside the classroom and used as examples of individual learning and development.

Click here to view a sample of our Go Explore Journal for French Language groups.

Project Work

We’ve prepared project work based on the visits incorporated within your itinerary, so you’ll easily be able to incorporate these challenging and enjoyable activities into your pre- and post-tour lesson plans. Your students will be able to conduct interviews with visit staff set around a specific topic and in the native tongue.

Click here to view a sample of our Go Explore Project Work for French Language groups.

Town Trails

Coming Soon... Our town trails are designed to help build on basic language skills and are ideal for KS3 students.