Costa Brava School Trip | Ages 14–17 | 5 nights

Q: What ages are coastal school trips for?

Our Belgian Coast programme is designed for P3–P4 (ages 8–10) and is available as a day trip. Secondary programmes on the Dutch coast and Picardy suit ages 12–16, with content adapted to each year group.

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.

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

History

Geography

Physical Education

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Day 5

Barcelona Full day in Barcelona, Sagrada Família, guided Gothic Quarter tour, Las Ramblas free time, and an afternoon on Barceloneta beach.

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

Coastal School Trips - your questions

Our Belgian Coast programme is designed for P3–P4 (ages 8–10) and is available as a day trip. Secondary programmes on the Dutch coast and Picardy suit ages 12–16, with content adapted to each year group.

Yes. All water-based activities are run by qualified, certified instructors with the correct ratios and safety equipment. Non-swimmers are always catered for.

Return travel, full-board coastal accommodation, all workshops and activities, qualified guides, insurance and a dedicated On the Move coordinator.

Spring and early summer dates fill first. We recommend booking 4 to 6 months ahead to secure your preferred week.

Coastal trip to Costa Brava