More about the route
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Itinerary
Here you can see the programme for the week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hotel (example): Hotel La Goleta
Pick up and transfer to Girona airport or Figueres/Figueres Vilafant train station.
Pictures from the trip
Prices and dates
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
- Singleroom
- Transportation to/from Barcelona
- Tourist tax (if due)
- Handling fee (20 euro)
Practical information
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.
Check the price quickly
You can quickly check the price of your desired trip without having to fill in anything. Here's how:
- Choose your desired start date
- Click on the green button "See price and reserve your holiday" and go to the booking form
- Select number of people, add any optional extras and see the price at the bottom of the page (you don't have to fill in anything on the form).
Get a quote
For example, if you want a flight included or changes to the trip, you can order a quote for this using the "Get a quote" button. Remember to describe in detail what, if anything, you want changed.
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.
Get a quote
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
På denne turen overnatter dere på spesielt utvalgte turistklassehoteller i de små byene. Det er mulig å få enkeltrom hvis dere ønsker dette. Kontakt oss for pris på dette.
Merk: Hvis dere reiser i juli og august, bor dere på hotell i Llançà de siste to nettene. Vandreturene er dog de samme som normalt.
Breakfast is included in the price. In all the towns where you stay overnight, there will be plenty of opportunities to find lunch and dinner.
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.
This journey has difficulty level 2
Grade 2
Easy hiking on reasonably good trails. The day walks will last 4-6 hours in hilly terrain. Anyone in good physical condition can participate. Your luggage will be transported and you only carry a light daypack. Requires comfortable footwear such as trekking shoes or hiking boots.
Read more about our grading system here.
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)
On this tour, you will receive the following documents:
Upon booking
Immediately after booking this trip, you'll get access to your 'my tour' page where you'll find practical information about the trip.
One month before departure
You will receive a hotel list and voucher
Upon arrival at the first hotel
You'll receive the welcome pack, which contains everything you need for the trip. There will be route descriptions, maps, luggage tags and specific local vouchers. The documents are in English.
We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers at least illness, accident, repatriation, lost holiday, luggage and liability. As a customer, you are responsible for taking out the necessary travel insurance to cover these costs.
Before taking out insurance, you should check whether you are already covered by travel or cancellation insurance through your home insurance company, credit card or similar - please note that there may be differences in insurance coverage.
After booking this trip, you get access to various discount schemes.
A hiking holiday along Costa Brava in the spring months of March, April, and May offers temperatures between 17-25 degrees Celsius. Rainfall is moderate, and wind conditions are mild.
The summer months of June and July offer temperatures between 25-35 degrees Celsius. We recommend starting your daily hike early in the day, especially on particularly hot days, to avoid the midday heat. During these months, you can expect low rainfall and pleasant wind conditions.
In the autumn months of September, October, and November, you can expect temperatures between 20-28 degrees Celsius, increased rainfall compared to other periods, and mild wind conditions.
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