27th March 2015
Spanish Trip: Barcelona, Wednesday 6th May – Saturday 9th May 2015
I am pleased to be able to send you further details regarding the Barcelona residential trip. Please note that
Barcelona is one hour ahead of London when looking at the itinerary.
Accommodation
The hotel where we will be staying is Hotel Roma Reial (Plaça Reial, 11, 08002 Barcelona, Spain. Tel: +34933020366.
http://www.hotel-romareial.com/hotel-overview.html). It is about half an hour driving from the airport and very
central, is located in the Plaza Real in the Gothic Quarter of the city (on the right side of La Rambla if you are looking
at Plaza Catalunya). It is the oldest part of Barcelona which is characterized by its narrow streets with old buildings.
Each room has its own bathroom inside, with rooms of 3 or 4 people. The pupils will be sharing rooms, boys and girls
separated. There is also free broadband connection. Please feel free to take a look at this hotel on line.
What to bring
Although we do not expect the children to be in school uniform, please be aware that they are still ambassadors for
Prendergast Vale College and we would expect clothing to be appropriate. We would expect the weather in
Barcelona to be very pleasant; however it is still advisable to bring something warm to wear.
Please ensure that they bring the following:
o PASSPORT AND ANY VISA DOCUMENTS.
o Money – changed into Euros.
o A bath towel
o A beach towel
o Enough clean underwear for 4 days.
o Enough clean clothes for 4 days, suitable for warm weather (t-shirts, sun dresses etc.)
o A couple of warm jumpers (for the evening).
o A rain coat or umbrella.
o Something to sleep in.
o Comfortable shoes (we will be doing a lot of walking!)
o Sunglasses, Sun hat, Sun screen.
o Toothbrush and toothpaste.
o Other toiletries (shampoo, sanitary products etc.)
o Beach wear: swim suit, flip flops etc.
o Adaptors (for electrical items*.)
o Pen, pencil and notepad (for day time activities.)
o Something to do when travelling (books, puzzles, sudoku etc.)
o They may also wish to bring a blanket for their bed as the hostel only provides sheets, however last year it
was extremely warm at night.
Please do not allow your child to pack hot pants or mini-skirts or anything that you consider to be unsuitable.
Please also note that the baggage allowance is one
This is the same for the return flight.
item at 23kg plus one item of hand luggage.
*If your child would like to bring electrical equipment then this would be your child’s responsibility and the school
cannot accept responsibility for these items.
Itinerary
Please note that the precise timings may be subject to change and you will receive a full up
to date itinerary nearer to the time of the trip.
Day
Wednesday
06/05/2015
Time
(24 hour)
03.00-03.15
Activity
03.30
04.15
Coach departs from PVS. PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO WAIT FOR LATECOMERS.
Arrive Gatwick Airport.
06.40
Flight departs from Gatwick.
09.40
Arrive at Barcelona.
10.30
Coach pick up from airport to go to Nou Camp stadium.
11.30-13.30
Noucamp stadium The self-guided tour takes you into the changing rooms, the press area,
through the tunnel and out onto the edge of the pitch. The visit also includes entrance to the
F. C. Barcelona museum and on to the grandstand, where you get a great view of the whole
stadium. Pupils can buy lunch from the outdoor café next to the stadium.
13.30
Coach depart from Nou Camp stadium.
14.30
Check in to hostel.
15.00-16.30
Time in hostel.
16.00-18.00
Pupils go on a tour of the city centre with their group leader.
18.30-20.00
Hard Rock Cafe.
20.30-22.00
Free time.
22.00
Bed time.
Meet at PVS to take a coach to airport.
Thursday
07/05/2015
Friday
08/05/2015
8.00
Breakfast
9.00-12.00
Explore the centre of Barcelona with Group Leader.* Stroll along Las Ramblas. One of the
best-known features of Barcelona, this magnificent mile-long boulevard was originally a
mountain stream that ran alongside the 13th century second wall of the city. Flower stalls and
street art line the pavement, and many shops are located in the streets to each side. Pupils
will use this time to complete a scavenger hunt and also purchase their food and drink for
lunch.
12.30-14.30
Sagrada Familia. La Sagrada Familia (Church of the Holy Family) was begun by Francisco de
Paula del Villar and then taken over by Antoni Gaudi in 1883 but has never been finished. You
can gain access to the building and see the work under construction along with many models,
plans and decorative objects in the museum. From the towers (which can be reached on foot
or by lift) there are magnificent views of the city. It is recognised internationally as a symbol
of the city and is an unmissable attraction when visiting Barcelona. Pupils will have lunch at
the park opposite the cathedral.
14.30-15.15
Travel via metro and foot to Parc Guell.
15.30-17.30
Visit Parc Guell. Park Güell was commissioned by Eusebi Güell who wanted to create a stylish
park for Barcelona aristocracy. The park features many beautiful and vibrant works of art by
Gaudí. The park contains amazing stone structures, stunning tiling and fascinating buildings.
At the top of Güell park is a terraced area where you get a wonderful view of the park and of
Barcelona City. Park Güell also has a small house in the park which lived in at one stage. The
house has now been converted into a museum and contains interesting furniture also
designed by Gaudí.
17.30-18.00
Travel back to the hostel via metro and foot.
19.30
Dinner at Alfresco – Mediterranean cuisine
20.30
Light Show
22.00
8.00
Bed Time
Breakfast
9.00
Coach depart for the costal town of Sitges, a lovely Mediterranean coastal town, a seaside
resort some 35km southwest of Barcelona with great beaches and excellent tourist facilities.
Recognized as one of the most charming towns and prestige of the Catalan coast, the city
which overlooks the Mediterranean has large avenues, narrow streets, four museums and the
gorgeous beaches of Costa Dorada.
16.30
Coach pick up from Sitges.
17.30
Arrive back in Barcelona
19.30-21.00
Tapas Evening.
22.00
Bed time
Saturday
09/05/2015
8.00
Breakfast
9.00-11.00
Explore the Gothic quarter with Group Leaders.
11.00-12.00
Sant Josep Market, better known as ""La Boqueria"", is in the heart of La Rambla Avenue. It is
Barcelona's most famous and picturesque market. This emblematic spot in the city, in what
was once the patio of Sant Josep Church, was inaugurated in 1836. Initially the market was
open-air, with travelling sellers' and farmers' stalls, selling their goods directly to the public. It
was eventually covered and made into an indoor market in 1914. The exterior of La Boqueria
is a metallic/glass structure. Nevertheless, it is the inside that is most interesting, making this
market, famous for the quality and diversity of products on sale from all over the world, a
place well worth visiting. The best way to feel its special atmosphere is to stroll around the
stalls with fruit and vegetables, fish and meat, and pop into its bars and restaurants to enjoy
the mixture of sounds, aromas and flavours.
12.00-14.00
Lunch and free time to do some last minute shopping and photo taking before leaving!
14.15
Coach pick up
15.20
Check in at Barcelona airport.
18:20
Flight Departs.
19.35
Flight arrives in London Heathrow.
20.30
Coach pick up from Heathrow.
21.30
(approximatel
y)
Coach arrives at Prendergast Vale College.
*During the trip pupils will be assigned a group and a group leader, who they will have to stay with unless given
specific instruction that they have free time. We do appreciate that part of the joy of a school trip is having free time
and the chance to explore. However to enjoy this privilege pupils must report to their group leader at specified times
so that we can ensure their wellbeing. We will take into consideration any requests made for groups and will
endeavor to ensure that all pupils feel happy and comfortable with the groups that they are in.
In case of Emergency.
If you have any reason at all to contact your child or the part leader during the trip please make first contact with the
school itself. The school will be able to contact us in Barcelona, as we have a school mobile. Therefore we are also
able to keep in contact with you and will ensure to do so if the need arises.
All pupils will be provided with the school mobile number on the trip, in case of emergency. They will also be
provided with the Hotel number and the emergency numbers for the region.
The trip is insured with Endsleigh and includes 24 hr emergency medical insurance.
If your child has an EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) then please do ensure that they bring it, as it will speed
along any time in medical institutions, however it is not essential.
We will be holding a meeting on Tuesday 17th March for all parents who wish to hear more about the trip and for
any other questions that you may have. It will take place in the main hall and will start at 6pm.Please could you
indicate in the reply slip below if you intend to attend this meeting, so that we can get the hall set up effectively.
I hope that all of you are getting as excited about the trip as we are at Prendergast Vale College. It is going to be a
fabulous experience.
Yours Faithfully,
Abigail Rodriguez
Director for Modern Foreign Languages.
a.rodriguez@prendergast-vale.com
0208 297 3540 ext 613060
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Child’s name:………………………………………………………….
We will be attending the information meeting.
We will not be attending the information meeting.