A coast-to-mountain adventure through rugged trails, stunning scenery and timeless Catalan heritage.
Explore rugged coastal and mountain trails with breathtaking panoramas down to the Mediterranean sea, discovering Catalonia’s rich heritage along the way.
Highlights include:
Arrive at Girona Airport or Figueres Train Station where you will be transferred to your accommodation in Palau Saverdera.
Surrounded by vineyards and orchards, immerse yourself in the history and culture of this traditional Catalan farming village, take a walk through the local countryside and discover all the details that go together to make up everyday life in this beautiful part of Catalonia.
Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel, B&B, Palau Saverdera. This lovely family run Boutique Hotel, it was renovated in 2006 to a very high standard and is in keeping with a traditional Catalan village. It is situated in a small Catalan farming village, only 5km away from the sea.
Today you will depart on a magnificent circular mountain walk into the Verdera Mountain Range, you will ascend up a beautiful ridge line with stunning views over the Bay of Roses and the Alt Emporda. You will eventually arrive at the Sant Pere de Rodes Monastery (Open Oct 1st to May 31st 10am – 5.30pm, June 1st to Sept 30th from 10am to 8pm, closed on Mondays). Its origins date back to the first century after Christ and Christian doctrine understands Sant Pere de Rodes as one of the most important Monasteries in Spain. You will then make your way up to the ruins of Castell de Sant Salvador, from here on a clear day you will have a breathtaking view of the Alt Emporda, across to the Albera Mountain Range, the Cap de Creus headland (the most easterly point of mainland Spain) and far into the high Pyrenees. You will then make your way down past the little white chapel of Sant Onofre perched precariously half way up the mountain and finally back to your accommodation in Palau Saverdera . (16km, 6hrs, accumulative ascent 2556ft)
Today’s we will transfer you to Cadaquès, you will make you way north through the heart of the famous Cap de Creus national park. You will follow a deeply rural path with beautiful views of the Catalan interior before descending down in El Port de la Selva. We will then colllect you and transfer you back to Palau (13km, 4.5 hrs, accumulative ascent 1800ft)
Today you will leave Palau behind, you will head east through fields lined with olive groves, you will pass a beautiful fresh water lagoon, perhaps a good place to stop and cool off (depending on the time of year). You will then head up over the Ala de Pen Mountains and finally descend down a lovely trail to the beautiful coastal town of Cadaqués. (18km, 6hrs, accumulative ascent 2000ft)
The beautiful whitewashed coastal village of Cadaqués was a favourite of both Picasso and Salvador Dalí where Salvador Dalí once famously said in 1920: “I have spent a delightful summer, as always, in the perfect and dreamy town of Cadaqués. There, alongside the Latin sea, I have been quenched by light and colour”.
Note: Cadaqués is a great place for eating out; there is a good selection of restaurants ranging from small Mediterranean family run restaurants, to fresh fish restaurants, pizza cafes and tapas bars. We would recommend you try the seafood during your stay in Cadaqués, it’s always very fresh and delicious when washed down with a bottle of chilled Catalan white wine.
Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel, Bed & Breakfast, Cadaqués. This beautiful 3 star hotel located right on the beach, complete with swimming pool (open May to October) this is the perfect place to relax after a days walking. You’ll have a sea-view room with a terrace and fantastic views of Cadaquès and the stunning Catalan coast.
Free day: On your free day in Cadaqués you could spend the day exploring the numerous small winding alleyways, a visit to the parish church from the 17th century should not be missed. Perhaps a walk to Port Lligat and a visit to Salvador Dalí’s house (closed Mondays until mid-April and from mid-September; pay locally) would be in order. (4km, 50 mins)
Today you will walk to the Cap de Creus Peninsula. The most easterly point of the Iberian Peninsula is spectacular; the rock outcrops are one of the most significant features of the Parc Natural, with its complicated and beautiful forms which often cause the visitor’s imagination to get carried away. One sees images of real or mythical animals in the area (lions, dragons, camels, eagles, cats, rats…), despite the fact that it is the wind and the sea, and not the Gods, which have gone on shaping the geological landscape of the Creus cape right up to the present day. You could also have some lunch at the wonderful restaurant there. (16km, 6hrs, accumulative ascent 2200ft )
Today you will take the bus to Roses (approx 30 minutes). You will then head east along the coast following a spectacular coastal trail that is destined to fulfill every walker’s hopes and dreams. You will pass many secluded beaches and coves with ample opportunities for a dip in the crystal clear sea. Eventually you will cut inland through hillsides packed with tiers of old Olive groves, and finally back to your accommodation in Cadaqués. (22km, 7hrs, accumulative ascent 3250ft)
Departure: Pick up and transfer to Girona airport or Figueres train station.
| Dates | Price Per Person (2 people sharing a twin/double room) |
|---|---|
| 12 Mar to 28 Mar | €1095 |
| 29 Mar to 7 April | €1260 |
| 8 April to 28 Jun | €1135 |
| 1 Sep to 31 Oct | €1135 |
NIGHT 1 - 3
NIGHT 4 - 7
Within Europe you may have the option to fly into Girona from where we can arrange your arrival transfer. If flying into Barcelona, you’d take a 53 minute train ride to Figueres-Vilafant, the pick-up station for your arrival transfer.
Arrive at Figueres-Vilafant, if coming by train from Girona, Barcelona, other parts of Spain or France. We provide the arrival transfer from there.
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At the end of your holiday, we’ll transfer you to Girona Airport or if you’re departing from Barcelona Airport, we’ll transfer you to Figueres Vilafant Train Station, where you can take the 53 minute high speed train to Barcelona.
If you’re travelling to Girona, Barcelona, elsewhere in Spain or into France, we’ll transfer you from your final accommodation to Figueres Vilafant Train Station, where you can connect to onward trains.
Book your train tickets via the TheTrainLine
At Catalan Adventures, our experienced, locally based team is dedicated to offering you a truly authentic Catalan experience. Every holiday/tour includes a personal welcome meeting and round-the-clock support throughout your trip. Our mission is to ensure you have an unforgettable adventure and leave with memories that will last a lifetime.
A “self-guided holiday” gives you the freedom to start your holiday any day you want and travel along a trail at you own speed with all the tools and information you need to make it a great adventure. All your needs are taken care of, so all you have to do is focus on enjoying every moment, taking in the rich culture, history and spectacular scenery this region of Spain has to offer.
We think that travelling light is key to ensuring a really enjoyable and relaxing time. So put your camera, binoculars and bits and pieces in a day rucksack and leave all the heavy stuff to us.
Every morning we’ll pick up your bags containing anything you don’t need for your day. By late afternoon, we’ll have them waiting for you at your next evening’s accommodation.
Accommodations throughout are individual local hotels, many family-run, that offer all the usual 3-star hotel amenities. For more detailed information, please click here.
You can find our availability here. Within these dates you can start your tour at any day you want (subject to accommodation availability).
We provide arrival transfers from Figueres (Center or Figueres-Vilafant train station) and Girona (Center or Airport). If you are staying in between this area before, we might also be able to pick you up from your location there, please contact us to organize it for you.
If you are arriving through Barcelona Airport, you can take the high-speed train to Figueres-Vilafant, it is only a 50-minute train ride away. Same counts for coming from or through Perpignan. Tickets can be booked via: https://www.thetrainline.com/en-us
Yes, we would be happy to tailor this tour to your needs, be it to add or remove nights or change accommodations upon your request. Please contact us and let us know the changes you’d like to make.
We provide the departure transfer to Figueres (Center or Figueres-Vilafant train station) and Girona (Center or Airport). If you continue to stay within the area after your tour, we might be able to bring you to your next location, please contact us to organize it for you.
If you will be leaving to Barcelona or Perpignan / France, you would probably use the high-speed train from Figueres-Vilafant train station. Tickets can be booked via: https://www.thetrainline.com/en-us
