Rosa dels Vents

What Rosa dels Vents does

Rosa dels Vents (legal entity COLÒNIES RV, SA) is a Catalan educational leisure operator founded in 1976 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. The company runs an integrated platform of 13 owned and operated colony houses (cases de colònies) and 2 three-star hotels across Catalonia — spanning Costa Brava, Montseny, Garrotxa, the Pyrenees, and La Noguera — each specialized in distinct activities such as sea schools, astronomy, adventure sports, equestrian, creative arts, and mountain programs. It serves more than 80,000 children, youth, and families annually with a staff of over 600 professionals including directors, educators, pedagogues, monitors, cooks, and quality/safety technicians.

The company generates revenue across five streams: Colònies Escolars (school colonies with pedagogical programs and optional English immersion), Colònies d'Estiu (summer camps with sports, nautical, and themed programs), Turisme en Família (year-round family accommodation and activities at colony houses and hotels), Cursos d'Idiomes a l'Estranger (summer language immersion via 22 partner schools abroad), and Monitoring Services (optional integral monitoring at 1:10 ratio, priced at +20%). Pricing is tiered by season (Baja, Media, Alta) and program duration, with unit pricing ranging from €14.60 for day visits to €260.60 for 5-day programs. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via website, phone, email, and direct outreach to schools and AMPAs/AFAs (parent associations), with group rates for bookings of 15+. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification across all centers and Biosphere sustainable tourism certification, positioning it as the only leisure operator in Spain with comprehensive ISO coverage. Rosa dels Vents is part of Grup RV, a diversified hospitality group that also includes RVHotels and Urbany Hostels.

Name

Rosa dels Vents

Legal name

COLÒNIES RV, SA

Website

https://rosadelsvents.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Rosa dels Vents is a Catalan educational leisure operator running 13 colony houses and 2 hotels across Catalonia, serving over 80,000 children, youth, schools, and families annually with school colonies, summer camps, family tourism, and international language immersion programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Leisure Services

NAICS

Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (7213)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) – Short-Term Leases (THAMAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Off-Campus Purpose-Built Student Housing (PBSA) Management (BPAJAJAB)

Keywords

• School colonies
• Summer camps
• Family tourism
• Language immersion
• Educational leisure

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Summer Camps (Colònies d'Estiu): Residential summer camp programs with or without English classes, featuring sports, nautical activities, adventure, and themed programs. Revenue generated through per-person program fees.
2. School Colonies (Colònies Escolars): Educational overnight stays for schools with pedagogical programs, activity monitoring services, and optional English immersion. Schools book for groups with per-person pricing based on duration and season.
3. Family Tourism (Turisme en Família): Family accommodation and activities at colony houses and hotels throughout the year, including weekends, holidays, and summer vacation periods.
4. Language Courses Abroad: Summer language immersion programs in foreign countries with English courses combined with sports and cultural activities, facilitated through 22 partner centers abroad.
5. Monitoring Services: Optional integral monitoring service for school colonies (ratio of 1 monitor per 10 children) available at additional 20% cost on base program prices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rosa dels Vents is an educational leisure company operating 13 owned colony houses across Catalonia, delivering school colonies, summer camps, language immersion courses abroad, and family tourism accommodations. The company serves schools, families, and youth with pedagogical programs integrated into natural settings, supporting more than 80,000 participants annually through its owned facility network.

Product overview

Rosa dels Vents is a leisure and education company operating as a platform of specialized services centered around children's camps (colònies), family tourism, and language immersion programs. The portfolio consists of 10+ colony houses (cases de colònies) and 2 hotels across Catalonia, offering diverse programs including school colonies (Colònies Escolars), summer camps (Colònies d'Estiu), family tourism (Turisme en Família), and language courses abroad (Cursos d'Idiomes). Each facility specializes in distinct activities: nautical programs at coastal sea schools (Albatros, La Garbinada, La Fosca, Marcel Maillot, Torreferrana), adventure sports at mountain centers (Mas Portal, Castell de Fluvià), astronomy education (Mas Portal), and creative arts (Pou del Glaç). The company provides integral services including accommodation, meals, activities, and certified monitors, positioning itself as a comprehensive educational leisure platform for schools and families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• School Colonies (Colònies escolars) Multi-day residential educational programs designed for schools, secondary institutes, and parent associations (AMPAs), combining pedagogical activities, nature experiences, and group living at the company's 13 owned colony houses in Catalonia.
• Summer Camps (Colònies d'estiu) Seasonal residential summer camp programs targeted at families and children/youth, offering multi-day stays with thematic activities, sports, and educational experiences at the company's colony houses in Catalonia.
• Language Courses Abroad (Cursos d'idiomes a l'estranger) International language immersion programs for youth aged 8 to 18, delivered through partnerships with foreign language schools abroad, providing full immersion stays that combine language training with cultural and recreational activities.
• Family Tourism (Turisme en família) Accommodation and activity packages for families at the company's colony houses, combining lodging with nature-based, educational, and recreational activities suitable for family units.
• Cases de Colònies (Colony Houses Network) A network of 13 owned colony houses located across Catalonia (including facilities such as Torreferrana, Albatros, Castell de Fluvià, Mas Badó, Mas Pinsach, Mas Portal, La Garbinada, La Fosca, Pou del Glaç, Marcel Maillot, Base Nàutica de Palamós, Hotel Mar de Tossa, and Hotel Orri), operated by the company as the physical infrastructure supporting its educational and tourism programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80,000+ children, youth, and families served annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• OceanicosminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Environmental collaboration partner focused on marine conservation. Rosa dels Vents collaborates with Oceanicos on activities that raise awareness about ocean protection and marine biodiversity, particularly in the Montgrí, Illes Medes i Baix Ter Natural Park area.
• Minka (SDG)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Sustainability partner aligned with Sustainable Development Goals. Collaboration on environmental education activities and conservation projects within natural parks where Rosa dels Vents centers are located.
• InvulnerablesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Initiative against child poverty. Rosa dels Vents supports the Invulnerables initiative as part of its social responsibility commitment.
• Grup RVcoreOthersParent company of Rosa dels Vents. Grup RV is the corporate group managing multiple leisure and hospitality brands including Rosa dels Vents (education and leisure), RVHotels (hotels), and Urbany Hostels (hostels).
• RVHotelsminorOthersSister brand within Grup RV offering hotel accommodations, operating as a separate hospitality brand.
• Urbany HostelsminorOthersSister brand within Grup RV offering hostel accommodations, operating as a separate budget hospitality brand.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fundesplai: Catalan nonprofit providing educational leisure, school colonies, and family programs across Catalonia, serving schools and AMPAs with very similar offerings to Rosa dels Vents' core segments. Directly comparable in geography, customer base, and product mix.

Broad incumbents

• Worldstrides: Large US-headquartered provider of educational travel and student group programs including language immersion and experiential learning abroad — comparable to Rosa dels Vents' international language and youth travel streams at much larger scale.
• EF Education First: Global leader in language immersion and educational travel, including youth summer language programs abroad — directly comparable to Rosa dels Vents' Cursos d'Idiomes a l'Estranger stream which operates via 22 partner centers abroad. Operates at far larger scale with broader geographic reach.

Emerging players

• Naturland: Operator of nature-based and adventure activity programs (including Parc de les Olors-style experiences and outdoor education) with similar customer profile to Rosa dels Vents' school and family segments in Spain.
• ESL Languages: European broker of language courses abroad for students and young people, comparable in customer segment (Spanish youth seeking English immersion) and product (partner-center network abroad) to Rosa dels Vents' Cursos d'Idiomes offering.
• Cuca de Llum: Catalan operator of children's colonies and family leisure programs with natural and adventure activities, overlapping Rosa dels Vents' target customer (Catalan families, school groups) and product (colònies escolars and d'estiu).

Regional players

• Albergues de Catalunya (Xanascat): Catalan regional network of youth hostels and albergues run by Generalitat de Catalunya, providing similar accommodation and educational leisure services across Catalonia — overlapping geographic footprint with Rosa dels Vents' 13 colony houses.
• Centre d'Educació Ambiental (CEA) operators: Network of Catalan environmental education centers offering school nature programs and outdoor pedagogy — overlaps with Rosa dels Vents' Castell de Fluvià farm school and Mas Portal astronomy school concepts and target school customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/rosa.dels.vents.rv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rosa-dels-vents

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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