Spain - Hiking along the Costa Brava, 8 days
From the coast to the mountains, you will walk along sandy beaches and rocky coves, through beautiful Mediterranean forest and peaceful countryside. The diverse landscape is a joy for hikers, who will discover that the Costa Brava has been able to maintain its authenticity and traditional lifestyle.
This walking holiday is designed to reveal many aspects of this beautiful part of Catalonia; you will walk along the “wild coast” with its miles of coastal cliffs, solitary beaches and coves with crystal clear water. You will walk up mountain trails offering spectacular views sweeping far into the Pyrenees.
You will have the chance to discover Romanesque and Gothic buildings, the region's acclaimed gastronomy, and the wines produced by the vineyards you pass on your route and much more!
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Arrive at Girona Airport or Girona station or Figueres train station or Palafrugell bus station (direct bus from airport to Palafrugell) from where you will be transferred to your accommodation in Calella de Palafrugell. The old centre of the town still retains the character of a typical Spanish coastal town with its bustling narrow streets and good selection of shops, bars, cafes and restaurants. There are two small, popular beaches in the old town that add to the overall charm and atmosphere of the area.
Hotel (example): Hotel Calella de Palafrugell
Today you are going to cross the Natural Area of Castell-Cap Roig, which houses one of the last unspoilt corners of the Costa Brava, with some small creeks like Cala Estreta. We walk back through a fantastic example of Mediterranean woodland. This is one of the most spectacular stretches of the route since you will pass small coves, a virgin beach of incomparable beauty and Mediterranean forests of pines, oaks and olive trees.
Distance: 11.1km
Hotel (example): Hotel Calella de Palafrugell
Today you will be treated to a wide variety of landscapes. The path penetrates into the Mediterranean forest, crosses small and virgin coves, goes through paths with breath-taking views of the Mediterranean Sea and gets into very charming villages like Llafranc or Tamariu. Calella de Palafrugell, typical fisher’s village. Your end destination today is Begur, a gem of a village with a great atmosphere.
Distance: 14.6km
Hotel (example): Hotel Rosa
From Begur you are walking inland through pine forest towards the medieval village of Pals, which is well worth a visit. The path leaves the old town of Pals and crosses the fields of sunflowers, passing through tiny medieval villages until you arrive at Peratallada, one of the most beautiful villages of this region. After a visit of the town, our transfer service will pick you up and takes you to the village of Cadaques, where you will spend the night.
Distance: 13km
Hotel (example): Octavia
On your free day in Cadaques you could spend the day exploring the numerous small winding alleyways, a visit to the parish church from the 17th century should not be missed. Perhaps a walk to Port Lligat and Salvador Dalí's house (closed Mondays until mid-April and from mid-September; pay locally) would be in order.
You may want to walk to the Cap de Creus lighthouse. The most easterly point of the Iberian Peninsula is spectacular; the rocky 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. You could also have some lunch at the wonderful restaurant there.
Distance: 0-16km
Hotel (example): Octavia
Leaving Cadaques you make your way north through the heart of the famous Cap de Creus National Park. You will follow a rural path with beautiful views of the Catalan countryside before arriving at El Port de la Selva.
El Port de la Selva is outstanding for its varied landscapes, its beaches and its mountains. The first historic references to the settlement go back to 974, although it did not become a fully-fledged village until the 18th century, with the construction of its first church. The village retains the charm of a small fishing village and a great many monuments and historical buildings remain.
Distance: 12.2km
Hotel (example): Hostal La Tina
Leaving El Port de la Selva behind you, travel South West ascending up to the Sant Pere de Rodes cloister. Its origins date back to the first century after Christ. Christian doctrine understands Sant Pere de Rodes as one of the most important monasteries in Spain. You will then make your way up to the ruins of Castell de Sant Salvador, from here you will have a breathtaking view of the Alt Emporda, across to the Albera Mountains and far into the Pyrenees. You also have stunning views over the Bay of Roses and the entire Cap de Creus. You will then make your way down into the village Llançà.
Distance: 13.1km
Hotel (example): Hotel La Goleta
Pick up and transfer to Girona airport or Figueres/Figueres Vilafant train station.
Price includes
- 7 nights in carefully selected hotels
- Breakfast every day
- Welcome briefing
- Luggage transfer between hotels
- Detailed travel information (route maps or overview maps, route description, tourist attractions, important telephone numbers)
- 24-hour local and international service hotline for the duration of the tour
- This is a packaged holiday and is therefore covered by The Travel Guarantee Fund - See which benefits this means for you - click here
- Transportation to/from Barcelona
- Tourist tax (if due)
- Handling fee (20 euro)
Practical info
The price is based upon two people sharing. It is also possible travel alone in a single room. Simply choose "1 person" in the booking form and it will automatically add the single room surcharge.
On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.
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The process of your booking
When you book, we will start booking hotels and arranging all the practical details of the trip. This process typically takes 2-5 working days, but some bookings may take longer. If you are arranging your own transport, we recommend that you wait until we have confirmed your booking before arranging this.
Dates
If you can select the date in the tour calendar at the top of this page, this is a possible start date. We continually update the tours with sold-out dates, after which those dates will turn red and cannot be selected.
The flights to/from Barcelona are not included in the price. You can easily find a suitable flight via a flight booking engine such as Momondo or Skyscanner.
Notice: we recommend that you book with us and wait for the confirmation before you book your flights.
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If you prefer that we handle your flight, then we would be happy to arrange this for you. You simply book a quote below the map on this page and we will return with a quote as soon as possible (usually within 48 working hours). Please note that we add a handling fee of 45 euro to each flight and this means that the flight will be cheaper if you book it yourself.
Local transport
It is very easy to take the train from Barcelona to Girona or Figueres. From here we can arrange a transfer (it is free) to Calella de Palafrugell. It is also easy getting back to Barcelona from Llançà after the tour. You can get an overview of the two journeys here:
Barcelona Airport to Girona: Rome2Rio
Llançà to Barcelona Airport: Rome2Rio
Luggage transfer is included on this tour. Upon arrival at the first hotel you will be given luggage tags along with the rest of the welcome package. You fill out the luggage tags and put them on your bags where they will remain for the duration of the tour.
Your luggage is picked up from the hotel lobby around 9am every morning and will arrive at your next hotel at 6pm at the latest (often long before that). If there are any special exceptions to the luggage transfer you will be notified upon arrival.
Luggage transfer includes one bag per guest and the bags can weigh 20kg each.
On this tour you will be accommodated in tourist class hotels with breakfast included.
In the itinerary you can see some examples of the hotels we use on this tour. Notice that the hotels are examples and you may end up staying in different hotels. It depends on availability when you book the tour.
Breakfast is included every day. It is easy to find lunch in the small villages before the walks and you will have plenty of choices for dinner in the many restaurants.
This tour has difficulty grade 2.
Grade 2
Easier walking at reasonable good paths. The walking time will be 4-6 hours usually in hilly terrain. Every one in good health and a normal physical fitness can participate. Luggage is mostly transported and you only go with a lighter backpack. Requires good footwear such as trekking shoes or hiking boots.
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You will recieve the following documentation
Upon booking
You recieve practical information about the tour in a digital format
One month before arrival
You recieve your hotel list and your voucher (hotel list is often supplied upon booking)
Upon arrival
You recieve the welcome package which contains the printed version of the road book, luggage tags, local specific vouchers and if you have rented bikes then they will also be delivered and fitted at the first hotel.
Here you can get an overview of the entire route and the elevation profile for each day. The data shows the data from the GPX-files related to the tour. Notice that the routes are sometimes updated, which means that there might be small variations.
Colors
Blue routes: The route as normal
Red routes: Variations/options (such as shortened or extended routes)
It can be hard to plan your trip according to the weather, but to give an idea of the local climate, you can see the data below:
The statistics are from yr.no.
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