Spain’s Costa Dorada, or ‘Gold Coast’ is one of our most popular ‘sunny’ destinations. An easy drive south from Barcelona, it is less developed than its northern neighbour, the Costa Brava and although it lacks coastal drama, it does have lovely sandy beaches which students and staff alike will enjoy. There is also easy access to the glorious Roman city of Tarragona, and the excellent theme park of Universal Port Aventura, just 8 miles along the coast.
All kinds of music group can be catered for on the Costa Dorada due to the vast number of concert possibilities available to us. During the summer months, countless colourful music festivals take place across the region and we will programme you to take part in these wherever possible. The real advantage of this destination is that, even in spring and autumn, the weather is good enough for outdoor performances. Also, at these times, concerts in schools can be arranged. For groups wishing to perform indoors, churches, community centres and concert halls welcome performances and attract appreciative audiences.
Sample itinerary (band)Day 1 - Morning departure for afternoon ferry and overnight travel Day Two - Afternoon arrival in resort. Remainder of day free to explore resort. Day Three - Full day visit to Barcelona to see the Sagrada Familia and the Parc Guell. Afternoon on the Ramblas followed by a walk around the Gothic Quarter. Evening concert at Montjuic and return to resort. Day Four - Morning concert at Barcelona’s Diagonal Mar centre. Afternoon visit to the water park Aqualeon and evening free back in resort Day Five - Full day visit to Port Aventura theme park. Return to hotel to eat and change and depart for Cunit for evening concert. Return to hotel. Day Six - Morning free in resort. Afternoon departure for overnight coach travel. Day Seven - Morning ferry and afternoon arrival home. |
Port Aventura: excellent theme park south of Tarragona, with 5 exciting ‘lands’.
Cava Codorniu: visit the cellars in Sant Sadurni d’Anoia to see how Cava is made.
Barcelona: see the Sagrada Familia, Gothic quarter, Poble Espanol and Picasso Museum.
We use a number of good quality 2 and 3 star hotels on the Costa Dorada. They have good facilities for our groups including swimming pool. A typical hotel is the 3 star Hotel Casa Marti in Comaruga. Just 150 metres from the beach, the hotel’s range of facilities include swimming pool with terrace, meeting room and all rooms have private bathroom.