Stay at PortAventura's comfortable hotels and challenge your students to understand applied mathematics whilst having fun on the rides! Experience rollercoasters, water splashes, magical shows and the amazing new Shambhala, which is breaking all records as Europe’s highest theme park attraction.
Enjoy a day trip to Barcelona including a visit to the excellent Cosmo Caixa Science Museum where the mathematical principles of theme park rides are superbly explained in interactive detail. Explore the geometric properties of Catalan’s distinctive architecture, from the round arches of Tarragona’s well-preserved Roman city to the beautiful parabolic designs of Gaudi’s extraordinary buildings in Barcelona.
Calculate the heights, speeds and distances of some of the world’s most exciting roller coasters, conduct visitor surveys and collect a range of data to utilise back in the classroom.
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Maths Excursions
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Our best value sample itinerary from £489
5 Days to PortAventura
Day 1:
Fly to Barcelona. Coach transfer to PortAventura, one hour. Check into accommodation and enjoy free time to explore the theme park.
Day 2:
Interactive orientation exercise around the park and maths workbook activities. Afternoon visit to the Gaudi Centre in nearby Reus. Free evening in the park.
Day 3:
Day trip to Barcelona. Visit the Cosmo Caixa Science Museum in the morning then take a behind-the-scenes tour of Camp Nou. Explore the Gothic quarter to see the sights in the evening.
Day 4:
Morning visit to Tarragona including a guided tour of the Roman city. Rest of the day to enjoy PortAventura.
Day 5:
Check out of accommodation and time-permitting an opportunity for shopping on the way to the airport.
