Itinerary Include flights Expand all Barcelona to Calella de Palafrugell Day 1 Arrive in Barcelona Arrive at the Gallery Hotel in Barcelona, a bustling seaside metropolis offering a fascinating blend between old and new. Spend time discovering the modernistic masterpieces of architect Antoni Gaudi, including the awe inspiring Basilica de Sagrada Familia and the Park Guell. Visit the narrow medieval streets of the Gothic Quarter and La Ramba, a broad tree lined promenade always jostling with activity. Head out to dinner (paid locally) where you will find cuisine for every taste. Staying at Gallery hotel. Meals included: Breakfast Day 2 Barcelona to Calella de Palafrugell Train transfer to Calella de Palafrugell and to your hotel where all Headwater guests are accommodated in rooms with private balcony and sea view. It's just a 5 minute walk to the centre of town where you have so many restaurants to choose from that we've left evening meals here up to you. Staying at Hotel Garbi. Meals included: Breakfast Day 3 Calella de Palafrugell to La Bisbal You start with a 20 minute ride to Mont-Ras from where you have a choice of routes. Both routes take you into the Gavarres hills to visit three dolmens with fantastic views as far as Begur and the Illes Medes, before descending to the peaceful mediaeval villages of Fonteta and Vulpellac. Then it's on to the Hotel Castell d'Emporda which has expansive views across the plain from the terrace by the pool. Staying at Hotel Castell d'Emporda. Optional shorter walk: 5hrs, distance 17km/11mi Meals included: Breakfast Dinner Day 4 At La Bisbal (free day or optional walk) Laze by the pool or follow our suggested circular walk linking the pretty mediaeval villages of Corca, Monells with a pretty square and lovely choices for lunch, and La Bisbal, a lively market town famous for antiques and pottery. Take time to explore the old quarter including the Carrer de Call, formerly a Jewish ghetto; its intricate arches are still intact today. Alternatively, the local bus goes to Girona and Figueres if you fancy a longer day out. Staying at Hotel Castell d'Emporda. Meals included: Breakfast Dinner Day 5 La Bisbal to Begur Gentle walking across the Emporda plain, stopping first at Peratallada, possibly the best preserved mediaeval village in Spain with its beautifully restored arches, arcaded passageways and lovely shaded squares. Continue through fields bright with sunflowers until you reach peach-coloured Pals, a lovely old village with Romanesque church affording stunning views. The final stretch takes you through pine forest to our family-run hotel in the old town of Begur. The food here is fantastic! Staying at Hotel Rosa.Optional shorter walk: 5hrs, distance 16km/10mi Meals included: Breakfast Dinner Day 6 At Begur (free day or optional walk) Begur is a fashionable hilltop town with C11 castle, impressive villas and pretty, narrow streets made for exploring! It's just 10 minutes by local bus (mid Jun to mid Sep only) or taxi to the coast, where four beautiful sandy coves await: Sa Riera, Aiguafreda, Sa Tuna and, just over the hill, Aiguablava. For people looking for something a touch more challenging, we provide details of a circular coastal walk which takes in all our favourite places. Staying at Hotel Rosa. Meals included: Breakfast Dinner Day 7 Begur to Calella de Palafrugell Shaded forest paths take you to the lively seaside town of Tamariu, with a fantastic beach, where you pick up the pretty coastal path, passing rocky headlands and chic Spanish resorts en route to Llafranc, with spectacular views from the San Sebastian lighthouse. Enjoy lunch in one of the beachfront bars here, where you can almost dip your toes in the water as you eat! Then it's back to Calella, perhaps continuing along the coastal path as far as the botanical gardens at Cap Roig, in time for a swim in the pool or a couple of hours on the beach before dinner. Staying at Hotel Garbi Optional shorter walk: 4hrs, distance 14km/9mi Meals included: Breakfast Day 8 Leave Calella de Palafrugell If you have pre-booked a transfer we take you to Girona station in time for the early afternoon train to Barcelona. You therefore have a whole morning to make the most of Calella. Meals included: Breakfast
Hotels Our hand-picked hotels include the lovely, family run Hotel Garbi in the traditional fishing village of Calella de Palafrugell which is set on the hillside overlooking the sea. The magnificently restored 14th Century castle, Castell d'Emporda is perched on a rocky outcrop which affords breathtaking views from its terrace and the Hotel Rosa in Begur is renowned for its food and is only 3km from the sea. All prices are based on 2 people sharing, so if there is an odd number of people travelling in your party or you are travelling alone, there will be a compulsory supplement for a single room for the tour duration. For a solo traveller there is an additional charge to cover transfer costs.
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