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Hills of Girona to Costa Brava Inn to Inn Walking Holiday

From the countryside to the city to the sea, walk our exclusive route between beautiful rural inns, through one of Spain's culinary and cultural hotspots.

Enjoy the wonderful variety of Catalonia's landscapes, history and cuisine as you walk from the forested volcanic hills of Garrotxa to medieval Girona, across fertile plains punctuated by hilltop villages and all the way the rugged Costa Brava.

Enjoy reading this taster itinerary. Please Request Full Details if you'd like to know more, or to discuss how we can tailor this holiday for you.

Hills of Girona to Costa Brava Inn to Inn Walking Holiday

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Day 1 - Arrive in Garrotxa for an afternoon walk

Arrive in Girona for your transfer to the forests of La Garrotxa natural park. Your guide runs you through the week ahead before you can set off walking on an easy route from your hotel.
Uploads images spain catalonia girona garrotxa santa pau flag 1435155930

2 of 9

Day 2 - Walk through beech forests and pretty villages

Walk through the forests of the Garrotxa Natural Park, up and down dormant volcanoes and through Medieval villages until the sounds of a waterfall mark your arrival at your next stop.
Cdn pura aventura com images original spain catalonia girona banyoles lake sunset

3 of 9

Day 3 - Cross the hills as far as Banyoles lake

A long walk takes you over the hills towards the beautiful Banyoles lake where a particularly delicious dinner awaits. In common with other walks, today's route can be shortened if you like.
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4 of 9

Day 4 - Explore the streets of Medieval Girona

You will be whisked off to the city of Girona, giving you time to explore its extensive medieval streets on foot or try some special dinner in this renowned foodie hotspot.
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Day 5 - Cross the hills out onto the coastal plains

Walk directly out of Girona's old town into the hills, following an old pilgrims' trail out onto the coastal plains of the Empordá, where you find your next, very comfortable, hotel.
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Day 6 - Walk between medieval villages of the Empordá

Cross fields, woods and olive groves of the Empordá, staying in the heart of a beautifully preserved historic village this evening.
Cdn pura aventura com images original spain catalonia girona ampurda begur costa brava

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Day 7 - Arrive at the Mediterranean coast

Today's relatively short walk takes you through sandy coastal pine forests to your last stop in a tiny cove on the Costa Brava with the Mediterranean lapping at the sand.
Cdn pura aventura com images original spain catalonia girona empurda begur costa brava coastal walk sa tuna

8 of 9

Day 8 - Walk along the Costa Brava

After a great week of walking, today is yours to take at your own pace, enjoying the beach or walking along the dramatic coastal pathway of the Costa Brava.
Cdn pura aventura com images original spain catalonia costa brava mediterranean pyrenees port de la selva

9 of 9

Day 9 - Travel home or extend to enjoy the coast of Cadaqués

Transfer back to Girona at a time of your choice. Alternatively, you could extend your Catalonia experience with a short ride north to the delightful town of Cadaques.
Cdn pura aventura com images original spain catalonia garrotxa ventos lookout two c ventos

1 of 9

Day 1 - Arrive in Garrotxa for an afternoon walk

Arrive in Girona for your transfer to the forests of La Garrotxa natural park. Your guide runs you through the week ahead before you can set off walking on an easy route from your hotel.
Uploads images spain catalonia girona garrotxa santa pau flag 1435155930

2 of 9

Day 2 - Walk through beech forests and pretty villages

Walk through the forests of the Garrotxa Natural Park, up and down dormant volcanoes and through Medieval villages until the sounds of a waterfall mark your arrival at your next stop.
Cdn pura aventura com images original spain catalonia girona banyoles lake sunset

3 of 9

Day 3 - Cross the hills as far as Banyoles lake

A long walk takes you over the hills towards the beautiful Banyoles lake where a particularly delicious dinner awaits. In common with other walks, today's route can be shortened if you like.
Cdn pura aventura com images original spain catalonia girona cathedral stairs

4 of 9

Day 4 - Explore the streets of Medieval Girona

You will be whisked off to the city of Girona, giving you time to explore its extensive medieval streets on foot or try some special dinner in this renowned foodie hotspot.
Cdn pura aventura com images original spain catalonia girona empurda arriving to madremanya

5 of 9

Day 5 - Cross the hills out onto the coastal plains

Walk directly out of Girona's old town into the hills, following an old pilgrims' trail out onto the coastal plains of the Empordá, where you find your next, very comfortable, hotel.
Cdn pura aventura com images original spain catalonia walking emporda pals village copyright Thomas Power Pura Aventura

6 of 9

Day 6 - Walk between medieval villages of the Empordá

Cross fields, woods and olive groves of the Empordá, staying in the heart of a beautifully preserved historic village this evening.
Cdn pura aventura com images original spain catalonia girona ampurda begur costa brava

7 of 9

Day 7 - Arrive at the Mediterranean coast

Today's relatively short walk takes you through sandy coastal pine forests to your last stop in a tiny cove on the Costa Brava with the Mediterranean lapping at the sand.
Cdn pura aventura com images original spain catalonia girona empurda begur costa brava coastal walk sa tuna

8 of 9

Day 8 - Walk along the Costa Brava

After a great week of walking, today is yours to take at your own pace, enjoying the beach or walking along the dramatic coastal pathway of the Costa Brava.
Cdn pura aventura com images original spain catalonia costa brava mediterranean pyrenees port de la selva

9 of 9

Day 9 - Travel home or extend to enjoy the coast of Cadaqués

Transfer back to Girona at a time of your choice. Alternatively, you could extend your Catalonia experience with a short ride north to the delightful town of Cadaques.

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