Below, you’ll find an example of one of our most popular itinerary choices, but we can tailor-make yours from scratch to meet your exact requirements...

Southern Catalonia - 5 days from £359pp*

Travelling in April 2013. Price includes return flights (all taxes & charges included), airport transfers to & from accommodation, 4 nights' full-board accommodation at a 3* hotel, includes packed lunch from day 2, 8 hours local coaching on 3 days,services of NST Salou Representative to assist with check-in & provide 24hr assistance, extensive group travel insurance and a generous free place ratio of 1 in 10.

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

Here are some of our most popular visits in Southern 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.

Font Major Caves, L’Espluga

Amaze your students with a visit to the museum and underground caves, which bear traces of human occupation in this region from the Palaeolithic, Neolithic, Bronze and Iberico-Roman ages.

The Gaudí Centre, Reus

Dedicated to the work of Antonio Gaudí, Catalonia’s most revered architect, this modern facility uses the latest audiovisual technology to enable your students to open their minds and senses and try and see the world through Gaudí’s eyes.

Sitges

This picturesque, small, yet lively town is a popular holiday resort for Spanish families. Students will enjoy exploring its excellent beaches, bustling promenade and its host of attractions in the old town surrounding the Cathedral.

Tarragona

Now a modern port, the city is home to many Roman ruins, including the impressive ‘Devil’s Bridge’ aqueduct and the Ampitheatre.

Barcelona

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

• Sagrada Familia
• Nou Camp Stadium
• Las Ramblas
• Montjuïc
• Parc Güell

Activity-Based Learning

A range of engaging experiences that offer a level of understanding that you simply cannot replicate in the classroom.

Southern Catalonia

Online resources and interactive experiences are available for PortAventura, Gaudí Centre, Las Ramblas and the Hotel Beds.

Sitges & Calafell Town Trails

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.

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.

Cambrils & Coma-Ruga Language Schools

NST can provide an intensive Spanish Language course in Cambrils and Coma-ruga. Offering fully tailored courses, these schools will ensure your students receive relevant content and delivery methods according to their study level. Students will be split in maximum groups of 15 (Cambrils) or 20 (Coma-ruga) with qualified teachers and awarded a diploma of attendance. Lessons are normally taken in the morning, leaving the afternoon free to undertake a programme of general and cultural visits to further support students’ studies.

Leisure Visits

Aquapolis Water Park, Salou

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

Aqualeon Aquapark, Tarragona

Students will enjoy both the open-air safari & animal shows and the wide mix of water slides and wave pools.

PortAventura

This Theme park has everything to make a school trip unforgettable! Both students and teachers will have a great time in the two amazing parks:

PortAventura Park

An astonishing amusement park divided in five thematic areas with many rides and shows.

PortAventura Aquatic Park

Packed with waves and slides, Together you can travel around the five themed areas of the park: Mediterrània, China, Mexico, Polynesia and 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. PortAventura is located only ten minutes’ from the mythical Roman Tarragona. Here; you’ll enjoy a trip full of imagination, education, laughter and entertainment. Opening times vary and are seasonal, usually open mid March to November.

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 Calypso, Salou

The Hotel Calypso is a modern hotel, consisting of two separate buildings, which lies in an attractive and convenient location.

Hotel Calypso, Salou

The Hotel Calypso has excellent on-site facilities and provides comfortable accommodation that is well suited to school groups.

Address C/Pompeu Fabra 54-62 43840 Salou Spain View map of location	Local Rating 3 star hotel
	Capacity 1200 guests in 528 rooms over 6 floors and 2 buildings.

Location Information

The Calypso is situated just 500 metres from the nearest beach, Playa del Capellans and 100 metres from the main tourist area of Salou, with its busy shops, bars and restaurants.

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Accommodation Facilities

• Reception
• Dining room
• Meeting room
• Lounge bar
• Games room with bowling, table tennis
• Bar with billiard tables
• IT room with internet access
• 2 large swimming pools
• Sun terrace
• 2 lifts
• Disabled facilities: This property has no rooms or facilities specifically adapted for disabled guests.

 Student Rooms

• 3-bedded rooms
• En-suite facilities
• TV
• Telephone
• Balcony
• Air-conditioning/heating

 Staff Rooms

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

Security Deposit

Security against damage payment is payable on arrival at this hotel (€10 per person). This is refundable at the end of your stay providing there is no damage. In order to avoid misunderstanding, we suggest all Party Leaders undertake an inspection of all rooms with hotelier/centre manager on arrival and departure and any existing damage is immediately reported. Please note the hotel accepts this payment in cash only (euro).

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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.