To organise a great school trip, you do not need an exotic destination or to travel far away — all you need is a well-planned programme of activities that brings the school group together, and accommodation that makes them feel at home. Spain has hundreds of affordable destinations with thousands of secrets to discover and endless possibilities to make the school trip an unforgettable memory. Ávila is a perfect example of this, which is why we bring you a comprehensive guide on how to organise your school trip to Ávila.
We Spaniards are fortunate to have places with dream beaches, snowy mountains, vibrant cities, and peaceful villages. All you need is to decide as a group what kind of trip you want and get started planning it. But ultimately, the destination will matter least. The true purpose of school trips lies in the people who accompany us. For many, it will be a unique experience away from home, away from their usual environment, and away from daily routine. This type of trip fosters the values of camaraderie, responsibility, support, and living alongside others.
Find out more about the school trips we organise entirely from Natuaventura to Ávila. Accommodation, transport, excursion bookings, programmed activities, 24-hour monitors to supervise and lead the school trip, meals… Everything under control so that teachers, parents, and carers do not have to worry about a thing during the trip!
Places to Visit on Your School Trip to Ávila
Ávila is known for its intact medieval walls, with more than 80 semi-circular merloned towers and 9 gateways. There are long sections of the walls where you can walk, and at night the illuminated walls are one of the city’s defining landmarks. Ávila is home to numerous Romanesque and Gothic churches, among which the cathedral stands out with its fortress-like appearance, its apse integrated into the city walls. The Convent of Santa Teresa dates from the 17th century and stands on the site where the saint was born in 1515. Outside the walls stands the Basilica of San Vicente, with its three naves and apses encompassing styles from the 12th to the 14th centuries. The Museum of Oriental Art occupies a cloister of the Royal Monastery of Santo Tomás.
A complete and monumental city, little known yet close to many beautiful natural landscapes that we can take advantage of on the school trip to Ávila. Here is a brief selection of the most important tourist attractions in the city:
- The Walls of Ávila
- Ávila Cathedral
- Basilica of San Vicente
- Royal Monastery of Santo Tomás
- Convent and Museum of Santa Teresa
- Church of San Pedro
- Cuatro Postes
- Roman Bridge of Ávila
- Convent of El Carmen
Group Accommodation on Your School Trip to Ávila
If you decide on Ávila as the destination for your school trip, bear in mind that it is a small city. A single day’s visit to the city will most likely be sufficient, so on a 2 or 3 day school trip you can dedicate the remaining time to excursions and all kinds of multiadventure activities to make the trip complete, combining nature, sport, city, and culture.
For this reason, Natuaventura recommends choosing accommodation that is not too central, so that you have access to a private coach and can move easily both within and outside the city. This also allows you to take part in outdoor activities and group dynamics that strengthen camaraderie and bonds between classmates. The best decision will be to choose your accommodation based on the programme you have planned for the school trip: multiadventure, urban, rural, and so on. Here are some examples of group accommodation outside the city, although there are always hundreds of options if you decide to stay in the city centre.
- El Pilar de Gredos
- Albergue de Navarredonda
- Hotel Vettonia
- Hotel San Miguel del Valle Amblés
- Hospedería de la tía María
- Hotel Rural Altogredos
Traditional Dishes of Ávila
The most popular dishes in the province of Ávila are Barco beans, veal chop, and Yemas de Santa Teresa. You cannot pass through the city without trying these gastronomic delights, which are wonderfully hearty and will warm you up whatever the time of year. This menu is a faithful reflection of the local gastronomy, founded on the agricultural and livestock products of the province.
Something else of great interest to all visitors passing through the city is the famous tapas scene — «going for pinchos». In Ávila, every drink is accompanied by a small plate of all kinds of delicacies. From classic tripe, sweetbreads, or the ever-present potato omelette, to little sandwiches, empanada, and more. It is a type of tourism that combines gastronomy with mingling among the local people and atmosphere, and enjoying the terraces and little squares of the city.
Complete Guide to Organising a School Trip to Ávila
Want to find out more? Activities, places to visit, accommodation, and local dishes. We share all the information you need to make your school trip to Ávila a great success.
- How to Organise Your School Trip to Ávila
- What to Visit on Your School Trip to Ávila
- Multiadventure Activities on a School Trip to Ávila
For more information about all the school trips we organise to Ávila from Natuaventura, write to us at info@natuaventura.com or call 91 714 06 36.
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