Argelès-sur-Mer is not only a spectacular location in the South of France, on the border of Spain, but it is also home to our most adrenaline-filled school watersports programme.
At Argelès we offer a flexible comprehensive school water sports programme in a safe environment, delivered by our team of fully qualified Voyager instructors. Our school adventure watersports programme includes sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, raft-building, snorkelling, kneeboarding, water skiing and wakeboarding making it an adrenaline-filled trip of a lifetime. And, unlike some other school adventure trips, our team deliver a full day of watersports activities followed by a varied programme evening entertainment, keeping your students occupied from dawn to dusk.
Thanks to its great location, Argelès also boasts a superb selection of local excursions, including the Dalí museum in Figueres and all the attractions of Barcelona, plus thrilling activities such as a man-made canyoning park and tree-tops activity park in Argelès itself, plus a number of local water parks. At the end of your trip, we will provide the school group leader with video of your trip for your students to keep as a permanent memento of their adventure.
We offer a flexible programme, so get in touch to create a bespoke itinerary.
Nestled on the French side of the Pyrenees in the South of France, and sheltered by the Alberes Mountains, Argelès-sur-Mer is a stunning residential adventure trip destination for UK schools. Argelès-sur-Mer town and beach is just a short drive or tourist train ride away from our school accommodation.
Voyager School Travel has its own self-contained villages within the four-star Taxo Les Pin campsite where students stay in well-appointed 6 berth caravans. The campsite itself is set in wonderful pine woods and has a restaurant and shop as well as a huge variety of sports facilities such as a 5-a-side court, football pitch, basketball courts, gym, table tennis and, of course, petanque! If your students haven’t had enough watery fun, the campsite also has a fabulous swimming pool complex with four pools, a bridged island and water features.
Your group can get a guided tour of Barcelona FC's home stadium to learn about the past and future of the club. Walk the halls, see the trophies and walk up to the pitch for a great photo opportunity! This is definitely a top visit for students who are avid football fans.
Take your students to marvel at Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí’s unfinished masterpiece over 130 years in the making. The interior colourful stained glass windows are stunning and a must-see.
Barcelona's Gothic Quarter contains Roman ruins, gothic architecture and plenty of shopping and local delicacies. Make sure you visit the cathedral and the winding and narrow streets around it.
Walk along the most iconic street in the city, lined with trees and stretching almost a mile. It is particularly popular wth tourists and has become more commercialised with kiosks, souvenir shops, street traders, cafes and street entertainers.
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Thrilling overnight river rapid descent for the most adventurous students
An adventure fit for younger students in a safe and sheltered location
