Catalan Classic Walk

Catalan Classic Walk

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$1685

Catalan Classic Walk

7 Days Starting and ending in Calella de Palafrugell, Spain

Visiting: Calella de Palafrugell, La Bisbal d'Empordà, Begur

Tour operator:

Exodus Adventure Travels

Tour code:

W06CN

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Self Guided

Physical rating:

Easy & Moderate

Age range:

12-99

Special diets catered:

Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements

Interests:

Beach Tours, Cultural

Activities:

Sightseeing, Swimming

From: $1685 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 30-Mar-2025 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on the Catalan Classic Walk, a captivating journey along Spain's stunningly rugged turquoise coast. This tour offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural exploration, with opportunities for bird spotting and daily swims in secluded coves and hidden bays. Stay in a fabulous mix of accommodations, including two nights in a magnificently restored 14th-century castle. Enjoy leisurely walks through medieval villages, explore the lively market town of La Bisbal, and savor the culinary delights of Begur. With walking transfers and luggage transfers between hotels, your journey is seamless and stress-free. Route directions and maps are provided, ensuring you can fully immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes and charming towns. Whether you're exploring the Gavarres hills or relaxing on the sandy beaches of Tamariu, this tour promises an unforgettable experience of Catalonia's coastal treasures.

Highlights

  • Stunningly rugged turquoise coast with secluded coves and hidden bays.

  • Excellent bird spotting opportunities.

  • Visit the medieval villages of Corca, Monells, and La Bisbal.

  • Explore the best-preserved medieval village in Spain, Peratallada.

  • Walk through fields of sunflowers to the village of Pals.

  • Discover the fashionable hilltop town of Begur with its 11th-century castle.

  • Enjoy the coastal path from Tamariu to Llafranc with views from the San Sebastian lighthouse.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive in Calella de Palafrugell

Location: Calella de Palafrugell

Accommodation Name: Comfortable Hotel

Arrive at your hotel where all 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.

Day 2 : Calella de Palafrugell to La Bisbal

Location: La Bisbal d'Empordà

Accommodation Name: Comfortable Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

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 medieval 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. 2 options: Walking time 5hrs, distance 17km/11mi or walking time 6hrs, distance 19km/12mi.

Day 3 : At La Bisbal

Location: La Bisbal d'Empordà

Accommodation Name: Comfortable Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

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.

Day 4 : La Bisbal to Begur

Location: Begur

Accommodation Name: Comfortable Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

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! 2 options: Walking time 5hrs, distance 16km/10mi or walking time 5.5hrs, distance 17km/11mi.

Day 5 : At Begur

Location: Begur

Accommodation Name: Comfortable Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Begur is a fashionable hilltop town with 11th century 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.

Day 6 : Begur to Calella de Palafrugell

Location: Calella de Palafrugell

Accommodation Name: Comfortable Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

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. 2 options: Walking time 4hrs, distance 14km/9mi or walking time 5hrs, distance 18km/12mi.

Day 7 : Leave Calella de Palafrugell

Location: Calella de Palafrugell

Meals Included: Breakfast

Leave Calella de Palafrugell

What's Included

  • All breakfasts and 2 dinners

    The tour includes all breakfasts and 2 dinners during your stay.

  • All accommodation

    All accommodation is included as part of the tour package.

  • Walking transfers

    Walking transfers are provided as part of the tour.

  • Luggage transfers between hotels

    Luggage transfers between hotels are included in the tour.

  • Route directions and maps provided

    Route directions and maps are provided to assist you during the tour.

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.

  • Visas & vaccinations

    Visas and vaccinations are not included and are the responsibility of the traveler.

  • Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)

    Single accommodation is not included and is available on request with a compulsory supplement.

  • Solo traveller supplements

    Supplements for solo travelers are not included and apply when only one person is traveling on a departure date.

Food

All breakfasts and 2 dinners are included. Traditional Spanish food such as paella, chorizo and albondigas (meatballs) can be found on just about every menu in Catalunya, but there are plenty of tasty local specialities too. Local cuisine features plenty of fish, including world renowned anchovies from L'Escala, and botifarras (black pudding) from the mountains. A delicious starter is Pan Catalan, which is lightly toasted bread, drizzled with olive oil and topped with tomatoes and garlic. The geography of the area has developed regional cuisine mixing 'surf and turf'; combinations such as chicken and lobster, or rabbit with prawns. Fruits also feature strongly with dishes combining chicken with figs, or pheasant and grapes. Dishes tend to be rich and hearty but there are also plenty of vegetable options for vegetarians. Catalan foods also feature sauces in many dishes, which are usually rich in flavour. The region is also renowned for the production of Cava, around the town of San Sadurni de Noya. There is a herby, smoky, grassy flavour to some of these as a result of the grape varieties and climate. The region also produces some of Spain's best wines. Though we do not cycle through San Sadurni de Noya, try the wine from this region if you spot it on a menu.

Accommodation

Our hand-picked hotels include the lovely, family-run Hotel Garbi in Calella de Palafrugell, the magnificently restored 14th Century castle, Castell d'Emporda, and the Hotel Rosa in Begur, renowned for its food. All prices are based on 2 people sharing, with a supplement for single rooms.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes a mix of hand-picked hotels, such as the family-run Hotel Garbi in Calella de Palafrugell, a magnificently restored 14th-century castle, Castell d'Emporda, and the Hotel Rosa in Begur, known for its food. All accommodations are based on two people sharing, with a compulsory supplement for single rooms if traveling alone.

  • Are there any additional charges for solo travelers?

    Yes, there is an additional charge for solo travelers to cover transfer costs, and a compulsory supplement for a single room for the tour duration.

  • What meals are included in the tour package?

    The tour package includes all breakfasts and two dinners.

  • What transportation is included during the tour?

    The tour includes walking transfers and luggage transfers between hotels. A 20-minute ride to Mont-Ras is provided on the second day, and local buses or taxis are available for short trips to nearby attractions.

  • What are some of the highlights of the tour?

    Highlights of the tour include walking along a stunningly rugged turquoise coast with secluded coves and hidden bays, excellent bird spotting opportunities, and a fabulous mix of hotels including two nights in a 4-star castle. There are also swimming opportunities every day.

  • What activities are available on the free day in La Bisbal?

    On the free day in La Bisbal, you can relax by the pool, follow a suggested circular walk linking pretty medieval villages, explore the lively market town famous for antiques and pottery, or take a local bus to Girona and Figueres for a longer day out.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Exodus has been trading since 1974

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.

Reviews of this operator

Jane Holdaway (Google Reviewer)  

Had an exceptional holiday with...

24-Mar-2025

Had an exceptional holiday with Exodus during which we travelled extensively around Sri Lanka and got a real taste of the country and the people who live there. The itinerary was packed with interesting trips and activities and all of the hotels were very comfortable. We had an excellent local guide who looked after our group brilliantly and became a friend by the end of the tour. This was not the cheapest tour we looked at but we don't regret a penny spent on it because of the quality and attention to detail. Would thoroughly recommend Exodus!

Gergana Racheva  

Very helpful and prompt service

06-Jan-2023

Very helpful and prompt service. I called to check for an already booked trip and once we sorted this, the agent was ready to help me with another booking as well. He actually waited for me to book my flight tickets, answered all my questions, informed me of all my options. Exodus is a tour company I am using regularly due to the quality of their trips, ease of booking and helpfulness of their customer service team

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Tim Hardy  

Stunning walking. Walking the Amalfi Coast

04-Nov-2021

This trip takes you through the most beautiful parts of the Mediterranean walking with a guide and also discovering the wonders of Pompeii and Vesuvius. The hotel had a nice feel as family run, spotless and comfortable rooms, we were well looked after for breakfasts and dinner each day, and the barmen fixed some mean cocktails for us.!

paul green (Google Reviewer)  

Went on a tour of...

14-Jan-2022

Went on a tour of morocco in October and loved it ,mohamed the tour guide was excellent, probably go with exodus to India next year

Paul Green  

It's amazing what you can do in a week! Cycling the Dalmatian Coast.

08-Oct-2021

This holiday was extremely enjoyable. The itinerary is well planned and the route takes you to a variety of destinations. Not having been to Croatia before I didn't know there were so many beautiful small islands and I loved the ferry and catarmaran rides. The coastal route we took was dramatic and the World Heritage sites in Split and Dubrovnik very interesting and worth visiting. The Adriatic Sea was warm, blue and inviting, good for swimming even in October. The hotels we stayed in varied in size from medium to large. I particularly liked the one just outside Dubrovnik as I had a sea view. Tourists were plentiful in Split and Dubrovnik but in the other places we stayed there was an end of season feel and it was quiet on the roads and in the resorts. The food was good and our guide was always able to recommend a nice restaurant for our evening meal. The weather in October was good for cycling - not hot, partly cloudy most days and one day it rained!

Roger Wells (Google Reviewer)  

We have just returned from...

12-Feb-2025

We have just returned from a 2 week Exodus trip to Egypt, Alexandria to Aswan. We had a great time, enjoyable company, with an excellent guide, Sayed. All worked out as described. The 3 day Red Sea extension was relaxing. Even the train journey, Cairo to Aswan, was a great part of the experience

Damian Cannon (Google Reviewer)  

We've been on several group...

21-Mar-2025

We've been on several group trips with Exodus to destinations such as India and Jordan where we'd rather let some one else do the organising. In all cases these trips have been excellent with wonderful guides and well designed itineraries. We have always returned with happy memories. In cases where things have gone wrong Exodus have never disappointed us with their service. During one case our plane was diverted at the start and we joined the tour 3 days late. But despite this Exodus organised everything, including a driver, required to let us catch up. Equally during the pandemic our trip was cancelled twice and in the end we decided to take a full refund which Exodus handled properly. Having just returned from our latest trip we're already considering where we can go next. It's possible that we wouldn't bother to use Exodus in Europe because we can organise everything ourselves but further afield we'll definitely be travelling with Exodus again.

Mrs Y Morrison  

Fabulous company and trip

06-Jan-2023

We went overland from Cape Town to Zimbabwe through Botswana and Namibia. What a fantastic trip. Our first time with Exodus although we have travelled extensively around the world. We would highly recommend this company for such a brilliant trip - we got everything and more all at a good price. Thanks to everyone involved. We are looking at our next trip!

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I've done 8 trips in...

17-May-2023

I've done 8 trips in the last 14 years with Exodus, and have been rewarded with a 10% discount on all future bookings. I feel very confident that I'll receive pleasant, efficient service, and have the unusual holiday experience that I'm looking for each time. I've trekked to the top of snow-capped peaks, wild-camped in the desert, seen amazing spectacles of nature, visited 4 capital cities in a week, and learned about local culture and experienced local hospitality in a way that I simply wouldn't on a conventional holiday. The quality of the accommodation and guides can vary, but this is mainly down to cultural differences and things that Exodus can't control. I've only ever complained once, my complaint was taken seriously, and I was sent a discount voucher - you can't say fairer than that. I remain a loyal customer.

David (Google Reviewer)  

Exodus are generally a good...

21-Aug-2024

Exodus are generally a good travel company. Things tend to run smoothly and trips well organised. Their customers tend to be at retirement age. Trips are a bit overpriced. I would also avoid trips in Europe, as these often focus on more coffee stops and meals, rather than walking. I would also recommend making sure your guide records any accidents you have, hopefully not applicable. I had one on Sierra de Aitana which the guide saw and knew about, but he and Exodus said it never happened when I followed up after the trip. I wasn’t putting in a claim, just suggested a safety improvement. They have since apologised and acknowledged this as an error. They are a good reliable option for outside of Europe trips.

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