Barcelona and the Pyrenees, the Costa Brava and the Costa Dorada. The birthplace and resting place of Salvador Dali, the stunning showroom of Gaudi’s architecture. Remote mountain villages and Romanesque churches, medieval monasteries and sprawling vineyards. This unique area of Spain holds a rich identity and is home to some of the best Roman ruins in Europe.

Experience Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, as you study Gaudi’s bizarre buildings, get your football fix at the Barcelona FC Museum, or visit the sharks in the harbour-side aquarium. Visit Empuries, The Neaoplis and Tarragona, where you’ll find mosaicked houses, Roman amphitheatres, World Heritage sites and the Temple of Zeus. Compare the rugged Costa Brava coastline with the golden beaches of Costa Dorada. Visit the city walls of Gerona and pay your respects to Dali in his hometown of Figueras. Go wild in Port Aventura theme-park, where you can brave it on the Dragon Khan Rollercoaster, step inside a volcano and ride out a cyclone on the South Seas.

An autonomous Spanish region, harbouring world-class attractions, student groups will be astounded at the depth of history, quality of art, and fascinating culture that Catalonia presents. With an excellent choice of accommodation available within towns, cities and coastal resorts, STS invite students to embrace and appreciate this unique Spanish region.