Catalonia's Volcanic Trails & Coastal Charms

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Explore Catalonia on foot from the volcanic forested hills...

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To the pretty fishing villages of the Costa Brava...

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... via the hanging houses of Girona

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garrotxa chapel volcano

On the way, you can walk to an old volcano crater...

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Linger in traditional Catalan villages...

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... and swim in the Mediterranean sea

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You will stay in beautiful farmhouse B&Bs...

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Try some delicious Catalan cuisine...

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And enjoy the region's best wines...

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... on this slow and indulgent walking vacation

Duration

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.

  • Volcanic forested hills
  • Traditional stone villages
  • Girona's hanging houses
  • Mediterranean coast
  • Scenic & quiet trails
  • Gourmet Catalan cuisine
  • Beautiful small hotels
  • Navigation made easy
  • Luggage transfers
  • 100% Travel Positive
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What's Included

Key Inclusions

9 nights small independent hotels

All breakfasts

1 x lunch

4 x dinners

Private transfers throughout

Luggage transfers throughout


Activities

Walking notes and GPS for self-guided walks


5* Service

We have personally experienced & loved every aspect of this trip

Vacation Guide with advice, background information and recommendations

ABTOT / ATOL Financial protection

Local support throughout

24/7 emergency support

Industry-leading 160% carbon capture

Exclusive departure date


Please note: International travel not included.

Day by day itinerary

Day 1

Settle into the Catalan countryside


You start with a private transfer from Girona, reached by train from Barcelona, to an 800-year-old rectory house, converted into a lovely B&B. After a welcome chat with your host, enjoy a first walk.

Day 2

Walk a circular trail through forest


Day 3

Explore Garrotxa's beech forests and medieval villages


Day 4

Cross the hills to Banyoles lake


Day 5

Explore the photogenic streets of Girona


Day 6

Walk out of the city and onto the coastal plains


Day 7

Hike between medieval villages


Day 8

Arrive at the Mediterranean coast


Day 9

Relax on the Costa Brava


Day 10

Travel home or head up the coast


Memorable moments to look forward to...

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Picnic...

In a volcanic crater

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Walk...

Through beautiful countryside

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Explore...

Catalan culture in Girona

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Stroll...

In traditional villages

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Eat...

Fresh local ingredients

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Meet...

Our welcoming local hosts

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Stay...

In beautiful small hotels

Spain catalonia aiguablava beach with sunbathers while a boat is heading to the beach in costa brava j2r

Swim...

In the Mediterranean sea

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