9 Days & 8 Nights

4.8

Walking the Catalan Coast in Style

Relaxed walking staying in stylish boutique hotels
Salvador Dali's former haunt, the white-washed town of Llafranc
Leisurely lunches sampling the best of Catalan cuisine
Medieval Begur with its 10th-century castle
A wine-tasting at the beautiful country house estate of Bell-lloc

Discover a different side to the Costa Brava, walking on quiet trails between traditional villages, and staying in stylish boutique hotels. This less travelled part of the Catalan Coast is home to hidden gems such as the medieval town of Begur, one of Spain’s prettiest coastal villages Calella de Palafrugell, and the elegant enclave of S’Agaro. Your hand-chosen accommodations offer beautiful rooms, fantastic cuisine and one even has its own wine cellar. Quiet coastal paths and inland routes through Catalan countryside lead you from one beautiful village to the next. Then at the end of the day, put your feet up, relax in stylish surroundings and enjoy some delicious Catalan cuisine!

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Day 1 Arrive Begur

The charming old hilltop town of Begur is a world away from the busier Costa Brava resorts so well known to many. Its narrow streets are lined with colonial-style buildings, Moorish and Spanish architecture, colourful fishermen’s huts, and is overlooked by a 10th century medieval castle.

Arriving at either Girona Airport, or Figueres Vilafant Train station, a short transfer (1h or 20 min respectively), will take you to Begur. Wander through the lively town, before tucking into an authentic Catalan dish of “mar I muntanya”, a delicious mix of sea and mountain flavours.

Overnight Begur

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Hotel Aiguaclara | Hotel

The Hotel Aigua Clara is a charming boutique hotel and a former colonial-style mansion from 1866. Located in the centre of Begur, and rated the number one hotel in Costa Brava by Trip Advisor, it features a romantic restaurant under a glass pergola, and just 10 individual rooms.

Day 2 Loop walk to Sa Tuna and Cala d’Aiquafreda 5.9 miles / 9.5 km

A walk through the Catalan countryside and past lots of little neighbourhoods will bring you to Sa Tuna and Cala d’Aiquafreda. Sa Tuna is the perfect place to stop for lunch and a glass of Tinto de Verano. Then pause at Cala d'Aiguafreda, located on a beautiful bay and surrounded by pine trees, before making your way back to Begur.

Ascent/Descent: +/-269m

Overnight Begur

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Hotel Aiguaclara | Hotel

Day 3 Begur to Llafranc 8.1 miles / 13 km

Today's walk offers just a little bit more of a challenge with some interesting and diverse terrain. Leaving Begur behind, you head down from the hills through pine forests, breathing in the fresh sea air as you make your way to the beautiful Mediterranean coast. At Aiguablava you’ll pick up the coastal trail that traverses the coast to the seaside village of Tamariu. A quick dip in the sea and a stroll on the sandy beach, then onwards inland into the hills before descending down into Llafranc.

This beautiful white-washed seaside town was a regular haunt of film stars and artists, including Salvador Dalí himself, throughout the 20th century.

Please note: A short section involves navigating around some rocks and boulders on the shoreline. If you prefer not to do this, there is an alternative route available.

Ascent/Descent: +303m/-483m

Overnight Llafranc

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Hotel Terramar | Hotel

The Hotel Terramar is a seafront hotel offering panoramic Mediterranean views from its bright, spacious and modern rooms. As well as offering great views and relaxing surroundings, the hotel also has a restaurant serving fresh seafood and seasonal cuisine.

Day 4 Llafranc to Calella de Palafrugell 6 miles / 9.6 km

Heading inland today gives you the chance to explore another different side of Costa Brava, the beautiful Catalan interior. The historic market town of Palafrugell is well worth a browse (open every day apart from Mondays). Perhaps pick up some fresh fruit for lunch, and then wander around the old town walls, before continuing to the seaside town of Calella de Palafrugell.

Ascent/Descent: +81m/-69m

Overnight Calella de Palafrugell

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Hotel Sant Roc | Hotel

Hotel Sant Roc is a friendly, peaceful hotel located in the heart of the Costa Brava. On arrival it’s a quick and easy few steps to the beachside bar or onto the sandy bay for a refreshing dip. The Sant Roc also boasts an international restaurant with far reaching sea-views.

Alga Hotel | 4 Star | Hotel

Hotel Alga is set in 7,000 m² of gardens, just 200 m from Calella de Palafrugell Beach. It features an outdoor swimming pool. Each of the Alga’s rooms is bright and spacious. All air-conditioned accommodation has satellite TV and a safety deposit box. The hotel restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and a range of international cuisine, including traditional Catalan dishes. The bar features a terrace, offering views of the hotel grounds. Guests at the Alga can make use of its paddle tennis court, TV and games room.

Day 5 Free Day Calella de Palafrugell

Beautiful sandy coves combined with pastel-coloured buildings make it easy to see why Calella de Palafrugell is often named as one of Spain’s prettiest coastal villages.

Take it easy and enjoy some time lazing on the beach. Or we highly recommend a visit to the botanic gardens at Cap Roig. Wander through its terraces connected by a cypress stairway which lead all the way down to the sea, accompanied by the sweet smell of geraniums and bougainvillea.

Overnight Calella de Palafrugell

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Hotel Sant Roc | Hotel

Alga Hotel | 4 Star | Hotel

Day 6 Calella de Palafrugell to Palamos, Transfer to Finca Bell-Lloc 5.3 miles / 8.5 km

Carry on along coastal trails littered with some of the most picturesque coves in Costa Brava, perfect for refreshing dips in the sea. Turn inland and enjoy the contrast of walking through hills clad in pine, olive, and oak trees before returning to the coast at Palamos. Enjoy lunch by the sea before being collected and taken to the Finca Bell-Lloc (transfer of 20min) a stunning country house estate, featuring its own bodega (wine cellar).

Ascent/Descent: +176m/-194m

Overnight Palamós

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Finca Bell Lloc | Hotel

A delightful Ampordan country house adjoined to a 17th century chapel. Individually designed rooms, a welcoming swimming pool and a beautiful wine cellar make this a really special place to stay.

Day 7 Free Day in Finca Bell-lloc

A full day to spend at your leisure at the Finca Bell-lloc. Enjoy a wine tasting and tour of their bodega (wine cellar) accompanied by delicious tapas (included). And then enjoy an afternoon relaxing in the gardens or relaxing by the pool.

Overnight Palamós

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Finca Bell Lloc | Hotel

A delightful Ampordan country house adjoined to a 17th century chapel. Individually designed rooms, a welcoming swimming pool and a beautiful wine cellar make this a really special place to stay.

Elke Spa Hotel | Hotel

The Elke Spa Hotel is an elegant 4-star hotel next to the seafront in San Feliu de Guixols. The grand, traditionally-styled building houses a contemporary interior, two restaurants and a spa complex. There are 66 bedrooms all with climate control, minibar, safe and satellite TV.

Hotel Eden Roc | Hotel

The Eden Roc Hotel and Spa enjoys an unrivalled location surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea. The hotel has 170 beautifully decorated bedrooms, plus a large spa area, bar and restaurant.

Day 8 Palamos to S’Agaro 10.5 miles / 16.3 km

Transfer back to the centre of Palamos this morning and walk along the Cami de Ronda coastal path. This winding series of paths were used for centuries by smugglers bringing in their contraband. With the glittering Mediterranean on your left, and pine clad hills to your right, make your way to the elegant resort town of S’Agaro.

One of the Costa Brava’s most glamourous enclaves, S’Agaro was made famous by movie stars during the golden age of Hollywood. It is home to some beautiful architecture and beaches, as well as some fantastic restaurants — the perfect place to finish your trip!

Ascent/Descent: +69m/-101m

Overnight S'Agaro

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

S’Agaro Hotel | Hotel

Enjoy your last night in luxury at this beautiful hotel in the exclusive bay of S'Agaro. Featuring an excellent restaurant and spa and wellness facilities which have won awards, this is the perfect way to end your holiday.

Hotel Eden Roc | Hotel

The Eden Roc Hotel and Spa enjoys an unrivalled location surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea. The hotel has 170 beautifully decorated bedrooms, plus a large spa area, bar and restaurant.

Hotel Mas Tapiolas | Hotel

The Hotel Mas Tapiolas is a converted 13th-century farmhouse set in rolling, green countryside. There is an outdoor pool and spa, plus beautiful gardens. The bright, modern rooms feature air conditioning, minibar and television.

Day 9 Onward Travel

THIS TRIP'S CARBON SCORE

This trip has a carbon score of 11kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 11kg is equivalent to 2 Neapolitan margherita pizzas. Buon appetito!. Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information on how we've carbon counted our trips.

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Is it for me?

If you enjoy walking but also like a bit of luxury at the end of the day, this may be the perfect tour for you. Enjoy easy-moderate walking combined with overnight stays in stylish, boutique-style hotels. We also include airport transfers to and from Girona to ensure that your holiday is relaxing as possible!

Trip Type:

In Style | After a day of exciting adventures and soaking up unbeatable scenery, retreat to stylish accommodations and unwind with fine food and wine. This trip type is for those who like sophisticated places to stay and are looking for active routes but still want the holiday to feel special.

Activity:

Multi Centre Walking | With a mix of loop and point-to-point walks stay 2 or 3 nights in one place which offers the chance to slow down and really explore a destination.

This trip is suitable for:

Solo Travellers

The minimum age for this tour is: 12 Years

Ideal if you have an interest in:

Foodie

Wine

Coastal Walking

Grade & Terrain

The walk is graded overall as easy-moderate. However, a couple of the days are moderate grading - Days 3 and 6. You will walk on a combination of dirt trails, quiet roads and on beaches which can be a little tiring for between 3—4 hours a day. The ascents and descents are fairly gentle (between 70m and 485m). Day 3 is graded as moderate as it involves 300m of ascent and 485m of descent, as well as having a coastal section which involves navigating around the shoreline and some boulders (there is an alternative for this section if you prefer to avoid it). Day 6 is also graded as moderate due to there being a few tiring sections of walking on sand as well as a short section where you are required to use a handrail to climb up to some stairs and navigate through a hole in the rock. The longest walk is on Day 7 which is 16.5km on an easy coastal path.

Accommodation & Meals Navigation What's Included

Included

8 Nights in 3 and 4 star boutique hotels
8 Breakfasts
2 Evening Meals (on Day 6 and 7)
Wine-tasting and lunch on Day 7
Daily Baggage Transfers
Transfer from Girona Airport/Figueres Vilafant train station (if travelling from Barcelona) to Begur and from S'Agaro to Girona
Welcome meeting
Route notes and maps
24/7 telephone support from our office and local partners

Excluded

Travel insurance (required)
Travel to and from Spain
Lunches (apart from Day 7), Dinners (apart from Days 6&7)
Drinks and snacks
Personal equipment

Extras

Additional nights before, during or after the walk

When to go Travel & Transfers Info & FAQ

General Information

The distances and ascent/descents are approximations of the recommended routes. Please be prepared by packing all necessary items, for example, proper rain gear (jacket and pants), sun hat, sunscreen. Your information pack has a detailed equipment list which includes standard walking gear such as good walking boots or shoes, warm and waterproof clothes for the cooler months and lightweight clothing for summer, and a day pack.

Equipment

Please be prepared by packing all necessary items, for example, proper rain gear (jacket and pants), sun hat, sunscreen. Your information pack has a detailed equipment list which includes standard walking gear such as good walking boots or shoes, warm and waterproof clothes for the cooler months and lightweight clothing for summer, and a day pack.

Travel Insurance

It is a requirement of booking this tour with Macs Adventure that you have suitable travel insurance which covers you for the activity and emergency evacuation and hospital care.