8 Days & 7 Nights

4.8

Walking the Catalan Coast

Relaxed walking off-the-beaten-path on the Catalan Coast
Medieval Begur with its 10th-century castle
Salvador Dali's former haunt, the white-washed town of Llafranc
Tropical botanic gardens of Cap Roig
Pintxos and paella by the sea on long stops for lunch

Discover a different side to the Costa Brava, walking on quiet trails between traditional villages. 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. Coastal paths with views of the glittering Mediterranean, and inland routes through Catalan countryside, lead you from one beautiful village to the next. Enjoy delicious Catalan cuisine, dips in the sea at secluded sandy coves, and charming old towns bristling with atmosphere.

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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. Its narrow streets are lined with colonial-style buildings, Moorish and Spanish architecture, and 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 Rosa | Hotel

The Hotel Rosa located in the heart of Begur is a welcoming family run hotel. It has a delightful roof terrace to relax on, a wellness centre and an excellent restaurant offering Mediterannean cuisine.

Day 2 Loop walk to Cala d’Aiquafreda 6 miles / 9.6 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: +/-270m

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 Rosa | Hotel

Day 3 Begur to Llafranc 8 miles / 12.9 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.

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, accompanied by the sweet smell of geraniums and bougainvillea, all the way down to the sea.

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

Day 6 Calella de Palafrugell to La Fosca 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 La Fosca.

Ascent/Descent: +176m/-194m

Overnight La Fosca

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 Ancora | Hotel

The Hotel Ancora is just a short walk from the beach at La Fosca. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and gardens, as well as a restaurant, which proudly serves local produce and freshly caught seafood from Palamos fishery.

Day 7 La Fosca to S’Agaro 10.5 miles / 16.9 km

Heading towards Palamós today, you will pick up 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 walk!

Ascent/Descent: +72m/-108m

Overnight Sant Feliu de Guíxols

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 Pol | Hotel

Hotel Sant Pol belongs to Sant Feliu de Guixols town, situated in front of a beautiful beach called Sant Pol, in the Costa Brava (Catalonia). The Hotel offers 22 bedrooms, all of them with a large balcony, twelve rooms with a beautiful sea view to Sant Pol´s bay. All of them are full equipped with air conditioning, central heating, satellite TV, free Internet access (WIFI), free save box, direct telephone line, minibar, fully fitted bathroom with hairdryer. Thanks to its location, just in front of the beach, the Hotel becomes a place of charm with exceptional views, furthermore to offer a privileged situation where beach lovers will be able to enjoy the sea and the aquatic activities variety proposed around the area.

Day 8 Onward Travel

THIS TRIP'S CARBON SCORE

This trip has a carbon score of 10kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 10kg is equivalent to 18 lattes. 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 would like to experience a more authentic, off-the-beaten path side to the popular Costa Brava, this is the trip for you. The walking is easy-moderate overall with a couple of days graded as moderate due to the terrain, with plenty of swimming opportunities and delicious food and drink!

Trip Type:

Slower Adventures | Where walking and cycling meet easy-going exploring, our Slower Adventures are the perfect combination. Most days are filled with picturesque journeys with some free time to dive into the destination and experience the people, local food and culture as you go.

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, Families with Teens

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). It has some drop-off’s so if you have vertigo there is the option to take the alternative inland route. 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

7 Nights in 3-star hotels
7 Breakfasts
Daily baggage transfers
Transfer from Girona Airport or Figueres Vilafant train station to Begur
Welcome meeting
Route notes and maps
24/7 telephone support from our office and local partners in Spain

Excluded

Travel insurance (required)
Travel to Girona/Figueres and from Sant Feliu de Guíxols
Lunches and Dinners
Drinks and snacks
Personal equipment

Extras

Additional nights before, during or after the walk
Private transfer from Sant Feliu de Guíxols to Girona or Barcelona

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.