Buzzing with energy, Barcelona will inspire your students with mathematical connections and extend their problem solving skills. Investigate links between nature and geometry in the city’s Modernist architecture. Examine Gaudi’s transformations and shapes and the benefits of his signature parabolic arch. Investigate curvilinear shapes and pattern at Parc Guell, a confection of shapes cleverly constructed to conceal a reservoir. Climb to the top of the Sagrada Familia to measure height and materials, the building of this cathedral started in 1882 and is planned to be completed around 2026.

Explore the Olympic Park identifying mathematical curves and their functions. Watch electronic displays flashing the latest financial figures at the Stock Exchange or investigate seating capacity on a behind-the-scenes tour of Camp Nou stadium.

Tour the city stopping at the bullet-shaped Torre Agbar, record the concentric shapes used in its design and work out methods to estimate the number of windows. Descend an enormous spiralling ramp into the Cosmo Caixa science museum for a superb range of interactive activities. Let your students impress their friends on the tallest rollercoaster ride in Europe at PortAventura theme park.

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5 Days to Barcelona

Day 1:
Travel to Barcelona by air. Meet your overseas coach transfer to take you to your accommodation. Check in and explore the local area.

Day 2:
Tour the city visiting the port, the Olympic site and Torre Agbar. Weather permitting enjoy lunch at the Parc Guell, then spend the afternoon hands-on learning at the Cosmo Caixa science museum.

Day 3:
Day trip to PortAventura.

Day 4:
Visit the Sagrada Familia during the morning, then take a behind-the-scenes tour of Camp Nou. Walk around the gothic quarter to see the sights by night.

Day 5:
Time for shopping and sight-seeing before your return journey.