University & College Business Studies Trip To Barcelona

The Stock Exchange in Barcelona was founded in 1915. During your group’s visit a broker explains the methodology of the Stock Exchange and its indexes. You also visit the Electronic Trading Centre – a gateway to the major national and international markets, which allows simultaneous trading on numerous markets as well as direct interaction of investors.

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On a visit to Catalonia’s largest port, students learn about of the history of Port Vell – the Old Port – and its transformation into a public space. They also find out what goes on the in commercial – industrial area – and in the logistics port. The first part of the visit consists in a small introduction in the auditorium and then a sailing in a traditional boat around the harbour.

Cava production plays an important role in Catalan culture, and Codorniu has been one of its leading exponents. Its imposing winery buildings in Sant Sadurni D’Anoia were constructed between 1895 and 1915, specifically for the making of cava. After an informative tour of the site, students are invited to taste the cava or mosto (grape juice) if under 18.

Students can get an inside view on a successful food manufacturing firm with a visit to the Idilia factory. Founded in the 1940s, the company established itself with Granja San Francisco Honey and Cola Cao, then expanded by incorporating competing companies in the food industry. Idilia Foods now manufactures and distributes its products globally.

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Chocolates Torras was founded in 1890, and exports its products to 25 countries across the world.  At a visit to its large factory, 120km from the Port of Barcelona, students can find out exactly how the chocolate is made. After a film showing the preparation process and the different raw materials, the group then views production from a footbridge.

Located in El Prat de Llobregat, this is the most modern beer factory in Europe. Students can find out exactly how the popular Estrella beer is made, with a tour of the top brewery in the Spanish market. Visits start with a video in English and continue with a walk through the factory. See the intricate, eight-stage brewing process that takes around four weeks.

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This is a co-operative set in Santa Pau, surrounded by beech trees and with over 500 cows. The Cooperation is operated by a workforce of mainly disabled people, creating employment opportunities. In the visit the students can see the maintenance of animals, milk production and the creation of different products like milk, yoghurts and cream.

At a tour of Torres Vineyards, students can learn about traditional winemaking and sophisticated technology. The tour begins at the large visitors centre with a video on the firm’s history. The group visits the vast underground storage cellars and walks among barrels, smelling the wine as its ages, then finishes off with a tasting session.