We are a travel agency specialized in guided and self guided walking and cycling holidays.
During our "Best of the Catalan coast" walking holiday you will be staying in two different hotels, in two of the most beautiful seaside villages of the Costa Brava. From the comfort of your hotel, the walking trails cross stunning Mediterranean Forests, pristine beaches, beautiful little coves, the Nature Reserve of Cap de Creus, Dali´s hometown Cadaques and his museum, hills covered with centuries-old olive groves and vineyards, small fishing hamlets and medieval villages. In 7 days you will discover the most beautiful corners of the Catalan Costa Brava and countryside.
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Day 1 ArrivalArrival at Barcelona or Girona airport and transfer to Calella de Palafrugell. After you have done the check-in at your hotel, our guide will give you a welcome meeting, providing you with all the information, maps and GPS needed for your walks. -
Day 2 Es Castell Beach15.0 kmCircular walk along the Costa Brava. Today you will be following the coastal trail called "Cami de Ronda", an ancient path that crosses the Natural Area of Castell-Cap Roig, which houses one of the last unspoilt corners of the Costa Brava, with stunning coves like Cala Estreta. You walk back through fantastic and well-preserved Mediterranean woodlands. -
Day 3 The south coastline12.0 kmOur transfer service takes you to the typical Mediterranean village of Begur, where your walk starts. The path penetrates into the Mediterranean forest, crosses small and virgin coves, goes through paths with breath-taking views of the Mediterranean Sea and crosses the charming villages of Tamariu and Llafranc before arriving back at Calella de Palafrugell. -
Day 4 Medieval villages21.0 kmThe walking route of today takes you away from the coast and into the peaceful countryside of the Emporda region. Our transfer service takes you to the village of Peretallada, where your hike starts. Distance: 21km but we can shorten the route by taking you to the village of Pals: 11km Peratallada is one of the best preserved medieval villages and also listed as one of the most beautiful villages of Spain. Its fortified center and market places with its archways are well worth a visit. From Peratallada you cross the wonderful countryside direction Pals, another stunning medieval village that commands spectacular views over the area and the Mediterranean Sea. From Pals the path continues back to Calella de Palafrugell. -
Day 5 The North Coastline10.0 kmOur transfer service takes you to the beach of Cala Montjoi, from where you start your walk to the village of Cadaqués. From Cala Montjoi you head north, deep into the nature reserve of Cap de Creus, the rocky peninsula that hides some incredible geological phenomena that can be found in some of Dali's paintings. Throug the lunar landscape of the Costa Brava, where the Pyrenees meet the Mediterranean, you arrive at Cadaqués, a beautiful whitewashed coastal town surrounded by mountains and a favourite of both Picasso and Salvador Dalí where Salvador Dalí once famously said in 1920: “I have spent a delightful summer, as always, in the perfect and dreamy town of Cadaqués. There, alongside the Latin sea, I have been quenched by light and colour”. -
Day 6 Cap de Creus16.0 kmToday you embark on a beautiful walk out to the Cap de Creus, the most easterly point of mainland Spain with some spectacular coastal views; the rock outcrops are one of the most significant features of the Parc Natural, with its complicated and beautiful forms which often cause the visitor’s imagination to get carried away. One sees images of real or mythical animals in the area (lions, dragons, camels, eagles, cats, rats…), despite the fact that it is the wind and the sea, and not the Gods, which have gone on shaping the geological landscape of the Creus cape right up to the present day. On your way back towards Cadaques, we would highly recommend a visit to the Museum of Dali in Port Lligat (10 minutes from the town center of Cadaques), where you can immerse yourself in the bizarre world of Dali. -
Day 7 DepartureEnd of your walking holiday. We can arrange a transfer service for you to Figueres, Gerona or Barcelona. You can also extend your stay and enjoy a few days at the beach or visit the historic towns of Gerona and Barcelona.
Daily departures between 1 March and 15 November
Selfguided price
- Basic price: 669.00 €
Supplements prices
- Single room: 260.00 € (Low Season (March, April, May, November) )
- Upgraded rooms: 99.00 € (Low Season (March, April, May, November) per person/double room )
- Mid season: 88.00 € ((June, July, September, October) per person/double room )
- Single room: 299.00 € ((June, July, September, October))
- Upgraded rooms: 151.00 € ((June, July, September, October) per person/double room )
- High season: 226.00 € ((August) per person/double room )
- Single supplement high season: 340.00 € ((August) )
- Upgraded rooms: 166.00 € ((August) per person/double room )
- Transfer: 288.00 € (Barcelona airport to Calella de Palafrugell (max 4 pers))
- Transfer: 360.00 € (Cadaqués to Barcelona (maximum 4 pax))
- Transfer: 165.00 € ( Cadaqués to Gerona (maximum 4 pax))
- Transfer: 95.00 € (Cadaqués to Figueres (maximum 4 pax))
Standard Room in Low Season (March, April, May, November), per person/double room
The price includes:
- Transfer from Girona airport and train station or Figueres train station or Palafrugell bus station. Supplement for transfer from Barcelona airport.
- Welcome meeting with a local guide speaking English, German, Dutch or French
- 6 nights accommodation B&B
- Transfers as described
- The transport of belongings from Calella Palafrugell to Cadaqués
- Map for each day and roadbook
- GPS with the tracks for each day
- All the tourist information about the route
- 24/24 emergency number
The price does not include:
- Flights
- Drinks or meals
- Any activity not included in the description
- Transfer from Barcelona airport to Calella de Palafrugell the first day and from Cadaqués the last day
Guided price
This tour is also available as a guided tour. For more information and prices please contact us at info@trekandride.com
PRACTICAL TOUR INFORMATION
Difficulty: Along the coast, the trails go from bay to bay without any technical difficulties, but sometimes with short and steep climbs. Through the countryside, the paths are wider with little gradient. A good physical condition is required, but this route is suitable for all who like to hike.
Total distance: 71 km (the shortest version is 44 km)
Total walking time: 5 days of walking, 20 to 30 hours of walking
Level: easy to medium
Highlights:
- the beautiful Costa Brava trail between Calella de Palafrugell and Palamos
- Cala S'Alguer and the beach of Es Castell
- The villages Pals and Peratallada
- The amazing unspoiled nature of the Costa Brava
- The village of Cadaques and the museum of Dali
- The spectacular landscape of the Cap de Creus Nature Reserve
Languages: All information is available in Spanish, English, French and Dutch.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
With its airport and train station, Barcelona is the easiest way to get to Catalonia. Girona airport is a good alternative.
If you arrive at Barcelona Airport, you can take the direct bus to Girona: (www.sagalés.com). You can also take the R11 or AVE train from Barcelona to Figueres.
There is a direct bus from Palafrugell to Barcelona Airport (www.compras.moventis.es). We take care of the transfer from Calella to Palafrugell bus station on the day of departure.
