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Oct 2026
Going back to class means getting back to it all. Back to your routine, meeting new classmates, organising your timetable and starting to think about all the assignments ahead… But the start of the university year is also the perfect excuse to plan a getaway with friends before your calendar fills up with deadlines, exams and plans that never actually happen.
What if this semester started with a healthy dose of adrenaline?
That first coffee between classes is great, but there are other ways to catch up after the summer. A getaway to PortAventura World lets you swap your notes for roller coasters.
What’s more, the theme parks offer something for everyone. Every group has someone looking for the most intense rides, someone who prefers soaking up the atmosphere and someone willing to ride again and again until everyone else overcomes their fear. Here, everyone can find their own way to have fun.
The best part is that you don’t have to wait for the holidays to plan something special. You can make the most of a weekend, plan a one-day visit or extend the experience with an overnight hotel stay to switch off even more.
If you’re visiting PortAventura World with friends, the ideal plan is to combine rides that put your nerves to the test with other experiences where you can share a few laughs and compete to see who’s brave enough to try everything.
Who’ll be the first to throw their hands in the air? Who’ll close their eyes on the first drop? And who’ll start screaming as soon as the safety bar comes down?
Shambhala is one of the main attractions for thrill-seekers. Its height, speed and spectacular drops make it a must-try experience for roller coaster fans.
If you’re still craving more after that adrenaline rush, Dragon Khan awaits with its eight inversions. It’s the perfect ride to test your bravery and see who in the group is willing to go again.
To make things even more fun, you can create a list of the extreme-adrenaline rides you don’t want to miss and turn your route around the park into a group challenge. Just remember that scores and friendly rivalry can wait until everyone has got off the ride.
It’s not all about reaching top speed. Part of the fun of visiting PortAventura World with friends is sharing every moment.
You can create your own thrill ranking, decide who dares to try each ride or set a challenge: see if the whole group can experience all their favourite rides before the end of the visit.
You can also make the most of the breaks between rides to take photos, discover the park’s different themed areas and enjoy its shows. After all, the best stories don’t always come from the most intense ride, but from everything that happens before, during and after it.
If you want to turn the start of the university year into a complete getaway, staying at one of the PortAventura World hotels could be a great option. The choice depends on the kind of trip you have in mind. If you’re looking for a themed stay, explore the different accommodation options and choose the one that best suits your group and budget.
Before booking, it’s worth comparing the available room types, included services and stay conditions. We also recommend checking the tickets and possible hotel-and-park packages to see which option offers the best value.
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Available promotions may vary depending on the visit dates, ticket type and conditions of each offer. Before organising your getaway, check the official PortAventura World website for the available prices and ticket types for your group trip.
If you’re travelling with a large group, you can also enquire about specific conditions and check which options best fit your budget. Booking in advance will give you more time and flexibility to plan your visit.
A getaway with friends can be about much more than a day at the park. The resort hotels let you rest after all that adrenaline and keep enjoying time together without having to head home when the visit ends.
There are options for different types of groups:
In any case, before booking, compare the rooms available for your dates, maximum occupancy and budget per person.
Agreeing on where to eat can be an adventure in itself. If there are quite a few of you and everyone wants to choose what they fancy, all-you-can-eat buffets such as Marco Polo, in China, are a great option. You can also visit La Cantina in Mexico or Bora Bora in Polynesia.
Would you rather not miss a minute of fun? The food outlets throughout the park are perfect for grabbing a quick bite and carrying on with your day.
Another idea: explore the meal options available with a redeemable voucher and buy them in advance so your food plans are sorted before you arrive at the park.