Self Guided Costa Brava Hike
| Activity Level | Easy |
| Accomodation Standards | Standard or Superior |
| Start/Finish | Palamós/Figueres |
| Distance | 57Km/ 35 Miles |
| Tour Type | Hiking -Self Guided |
| Availability | All year around |
Overview
This walk will lead us to the heart of an exceptionally beautiful area and will allow us to discover its history and the life of the artists who fell in love with its landscapes and way of life, such as Picasso, Dalí, Matisse and so many others, who felt an attraction for this wonderful country for a good reason… The beautiful scenery and the Spanish atmosphere every night, invites you to discover this region…
- Welcome meeting with local English-speaking guide
- Accommodation (B&B/HB optional)
- Luggage transfer every day
- Detailed maps of every stretch and GPS
- Emergency contact number 24/24
- Tourist taxi
Itinerary
DAY 1. WELLCOME TO COSTA BRAVA! LLANCA
Arrival at Llançà on your own (private transfer optional). Once in the hotel, welcome meeting with a
local guide who will provide you with maps and the GPS and will explain you each of the stages
(welcome meeting could be day 2 in the morning)
- Llançà
- Hotel in Llançà
DAY 2. PORTBOU - LLANCA (15Km)
Transfer from Llançà to Portbou where we will start our itinerary. We will take the GR92 of the
Mediterranean, a fantastic itinerary that goes through Catalonia towards Valencia, sometimes along the
coast and sometimes by the mountains with views of the sea. Walking through vineyards with
spectacular view over the sea, we walk southwards towards the village of Colera. We continue our
way towards the touristic village of Llança along the beach of Garbet Beach and Cape Ras.
- Llançà
- Hotel in Llançà
- Breakfast Included
DAY 3. LLANCA- PORT DE LA SELVA (13KM)
Today we will go from Llança to Port de la Selva by the GR11, passing Sant Pere de Rodes
Monastery. This breath-taking monument has its origin in 878, although its definitive structure is
from the 11th and 13th Centuries, when it reached its highest splendour as a pilgrims centre. Once
at the top, it would be recommendable to complete the ascent to the San Salvador de Verdera
Castle (671m). Descent towards the Cap the Creus Natural Park to our hotel. Accommodation in
the hotel.
- Port de la Selva
- Hotel in Port de la Selva
- Breakfast Included
DAY 4. PORT DE LA SELVA- CADAQUES (23 or 10KM)
Transfer from Port de la Selva to Cap de Creus lighthouse*. You will pass Cap de Creus, a magical place where the Mediterranean see gives way to the Pyrenees. Hit by the wind of “Tramontana”, Cap de Creus shows a lunar landscape. Arrival to Port Lligat along a picturesque maritime path surrounded by old dry stoned walls. You will pass near Salvador Dalí’s house, before descending to Cadaqués. Accommodation in the hotel.
*There is the possibility to do all the way, so 23km or transfer can leave you in Tudela Natural Area and you will walk around 14km.
- Cadaqués
- Hotel in Cadaqués
- Breakfast included
DAY 5. CADAQUÉS - ROSES (20KM)
Day of contrasts. We will head off Cadaques through the south part of the Cap de Creus Natural
Park, until we arrive to Cala Montjoi, where we will take the Cami de Ronda. From this point, the walk
goes next to caves and touristic beaches with a more human scenery. Arrival to Roses.
- Roses
- Hotel in Roses
- Breakfast Included
DAY 6. ROSES to SANT PERE PESCADOR (21km)
After a good breakfast, we will leave Roses and go to Empuriabrava. This residential shore is one of
the biggest and most original touristic places along the Mediterranean, with a net of navigable gridshaped
canals that come up to more than 30 km of length. When we leave Empuriabrava, we will go
across the heart of Aiguamolls de l’Empordá, by the GR92. The Aiguamolls is the second humid area in
Catalonia and makes a privileged habitat for the fauna, specially the aquatic birds. Arrival to San Pere
Pescador
- Sant Pere Pescador
- Hotel in Sant Pere Pescador
- Breakfast included
- Distance: 21KM
DAY 7. St. PERE PESCADOR
End of the Hike from Portbou to Sant Pere Pescador. End of services.
- Breakfast included
What's Included
- Welcome meeting with local English-speaking guide
- Accommodation (B&B/HB optional)
- Luggage transfer every day
- Detailed maps of every stretch and GPS
- Emergency contact number 24/24
- Tourist taxi
Accommodations
- Welcome meeting with local English-speaking guide
- Accommodation (B&B/HB optional)
- Luggage transfer every day
- Detailed maps of every stretch and GPS
- Emergency contact number 24/24
- Tourist taxi
Air Conditioning
wifi
Extensions
Information:
- TOUR STARTS: Hotel Marina at 4PM
- TOUR ENDS: Private transfer back to Girona if you will continue your travels to Barcelona or Figueres
- PRE STAYS & POST STAYS in Barcelona.
- Further information and booking please contact: hola@walkingcostabrava.com
- Walking tours are led in Catalan, Spanish, English and French by professional licensed guides.
- Walkingplanets! Is fully covered with Hiscox Insurance Company Ltd with a policy of 300.000€.
