Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive at your beachfront hotel with a private balcony and sea views. The town centre is only a 5-minute walk away, so there are plenty of restaurant options for dinner this evening if you want to head out and grab something.
Optional Activities
- Explore town centre restaurants
- Walk to town centre (5 minutes)
- Day 2
Mont-Ras to Castell d'Emporda
After a 20-minute transfer to Mont-Ras, you can pick your route through the Gavarnes hills. The walk takes you past three dolmens with views across to Begur and the Illes Medes, then through the medieval villages of Fonteta and Vulpellac. By the end of the day you'll arrive at Hotel Castell d'Emporda with views across the plain.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking through Gavarnes hills
- Visit three dolmens with views to Begur and Illes Medes
- Explore medieval villages of Fonteta and Vulpellac
- Transfer to Mont-Ras (20 minutes)
Landmarks Dolmens (three sites) Fonteta Vulpellac Illes Medes - Day 3
Castell d'Emporda Villages Loop
You have options here. Spend the day by the pool if you prefer, or take a circular walk linking medieval villages like Corca and Monells (known for its nice square), then head to La Bisbal, a busy market town famous for antiques and pottery. If you go to La Bisbal, check out Carrer de Call in the old quarter, a former Jewish ghetto with intricate arches still intact. Alternatively, the local bus can take you to Girona or Figueres if you want a longer day out.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Optional circular walk through Corca, Monells, and La Bisbal
- Explore Carrer de Call (former Jewish ghetto) in La Bisbal
Optional Activities
- Pool at hotel
- Lunch in one of the villages
- Local bus to Girona
- Local bus to Figueres
- Explore La Bisbal antiques and pottery shops
Landmarks Corca Monells La Bisbal Carrer de Call, La Bisbal Girona Figueres - Day 4
Castell d'Emporda to Begur via Peratallada and Pals
You'll walk gently across the Emporda plain, starting with Peratallada, possibly Spain's best preserved medieval village with beautiful restored arches and shaded squares. From there, head through fields of sunflowers to peach-coloured Pals, which has a Romanesque church and great views. The route finishes through pine forest to your family-run hotel in historic Begur.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking across Emporda plain
- Visit Peratallada (restored medieval village with arches and arcaded passageways)
- Visit Pals (Romanesque church with views)
- Walk through pine forest to Begur
Landmarks Peratallada Pals Pals Romanesque Church - Day 5
Begur
Start by exploring fashionable hilltop Begur with its 11th-century castle, impressive villas and narrow streets. A 10-minute local bus or taxi (available mid-June to mid-September) takes you to the coast where you'll find four beautiful sandy coves: Sa Riera, Aiguafreda, Sa Tuna, and Aiguablava. If you prefer something more challenging, a circular coastal walk links all these spots together.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Begur town (11th century castle, villas, narrow streets)
- Access to four coastal coves (Sa Riera, Aiguafreda, Sa Tuna, Aiguablava)
Optional Activities
- Local bus to coast (10 minutes, mid-June to mid-September only)
- Taxi to coast (10 minutes)
- Circular coastal walk linking all four coves
Landmarks Begur Castle Sa Riera Aiguafreda Sa Tuna Aiguablava - Day 6
Begur to Calella de Palafrugell via Coastal Path
Walk through shaded forest paths to Tamariu, a lively seaside town with a fantastic beach. Then pick up the coastal path, passing rocky headlands and chic Spanish resorts on the way to Llafranc where the San Sebastian lighthouse offers spectacular views. Stop for lunch at a beachfront bar, then head back to Calella. If you have time and energy, continue along the coastal path to the botanical gardens at Cap Roig before finishing with a swim or beach time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk through shaded forest to Tamariu
- Coastal walk from Tamariu to Llafranc
- Visit San Sebastian lighthouse at Llafranc
- Beachfront lunch opportunity at Llafranc
- Optional extension to botanical gardens at Cap Roig
Optional Activities
- Beachfront bar lunch at Llafranc
- Walk to Cap Roig botanical gardens
- Swim in hotel pool
- Beach time before dinner
Landmarks Tamariu Llafranc San Sebastian Lighthouse Cap Roig Botanical Gardens Calella de Palafrugell - Day 7
Departure
You'll leave Calella de Palafrugell today.
- Meals
- Breakfast
