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Cultural trip to Costa Brava

Where Dalí's dreamscapes meet sun-drenched Mediterranean coves, a Spanish adventure that blends surrealist art, ancient cities, and watersports

Spain 5 nights Ages 14–17
Duration
5 nights
Group size
15 to 70 pupils
Ages
Ages 14–17
Season
All year

Costa Brava with your class

The Costa Brava is one of Spain's most dramatic and culturally rich stretches of coastline, a place where medieval walled cities rise above turquoise inlets and the legacy of Salvador Dalí still permeates the landscape he called home. Students stay in a coastal resort base from which they explore the region by day, combining art history, outdoor adventure, and urban culture into one of the most varied programmes in the portfolio.

Crystal-clear coves and pine-fringed coastline of the Costa Brava in Catalonia

Trip highlights

01 Dalí Theatre-Museum

Dalí Theatre-Museum, Figueres, a self-designed surrealist masterpiece and one of the most visited museums in Spain

02 Kayaking and SUP on the Empuriabrava lagoon

Kayaking and SUP on the Empuriabrava lagoon, two sessions of guided watersports on the sheltered waters of one of Europe's largest marina towns

03 Barcelona day trip

Barcelona day trip, Sagrada Família, the Gothic Quarter, Las Ramblas, and free time on Barceloneta beach

Curriculum links

Art & Design Surrealism, Dalí's life and legacy
History Roman and medieval Catalonia, Girona's Jewish Quarter
Geography Mediterranean coastal ecosystems
Physical Education water sports

Practical information

TransportTravel arranged to suit your school's location.
Accommodationcentrally located hotel-apartment complex in a coastal resort town, with meals included
  • Meals: breakfast and dinner included; lunch generally at group's own expense
  • Local currency is Euro (€); spending money recommended for lunches, snacks, and souvenirs
  • On the Move is the officially accredited school trips provider for the European Schools in Belgium; every trip has a dedicated project manager with 24/7 emergency support.

A day by day

1
Day 1
Arrival & Coastal Welcome Arrive in the northern Catalonia region in the early evening. Check in and settle into the accommodation. Dinner at the hotel, evening free.
2
Day 2
Dalí, Figueres & Watersports Morning visit to the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres. Back to the coast for lunch and free time. Afternoon SUP and SUP XL sessions on the lagoon. Dinner at the hotel.
3
Day 3
Girona & Kayaking Coach to Girona for a guided walking tour of the medieval city. Lunch and free time in the city, then afternoon kayaking session on the lagoon.
4
Day 4
Port Lligat, Cadaqués & Roses Boat tour from Port Lligat along the dramatic Empordà coastline, calling at Cadaqués for lunch and free time. Afternoon in Roses before returning to base.
5
Day 5
Barcelona Full day in Barcelona, Sagrada Família, guided Gothic Quarter tour, Las Ramblas free time, and an afternoon on Barceloneta beach.
6
Day 6
Departure Return journey home.

✏️ This is an example timetable — we can adapt the destination, programme, duration and budget to suit your group.

Students come home with…

  • a vivid understanding of Surrealism in its birthplace, experience of Mediterranean water sports, and the energy of Spain's most iconic city.

In pictures

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