WalkCatalonia
guided & self-guided hiking tours
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Cultural holidays
Walks, excursions, visits & tastings
Two exceptional tours to enjoy beautiful landscapes and discover
what made Catalonia so special from Antiquity until today!
1. Historical legacy & birdwatching
Around the Park of Marshlands
Exclusive detours along the Bay of Roses
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A few minutes from the beaches of Roses the lively town of CASTELLÓ d'EMPURIES welcomes you for a privileged cultural stay on the Costa Brava.
The former county capital offers a rich medieval architectural heritage. It is also the ideal base for exploring the unsuspected treasures of the region.
You enjoy gentle walks across the countryside and along the coast, discover prestigious historical sites and benefit from the many options available on request.
Your programme is enhanced by tastings in renowned wine domains. Gastronomic meals are served in selected restaurants to enjoy fresh local products.
5 days / 4 nights guided tour
From 810€ per person
1- CASTELLÓ d'EMPURIES
Transfer from Girona airport or Figueres train station.
Welcome drink at the hotel in the centre of Castelló d’Empuries. Presentation of the tour by a member of staff.
Guided visit of the town. Along the narrow streets, many exemples of Catalan architecture:
a remarkable Romanesque /gothic cathedral, a medieval arched bridge, vestiges of the walls and 18th century style mansions.
Halfboard at the hotel in Castelló
2- BIRDWATCHING
in the MARSHLAND
Gentle walk in the second most important wetland of Catalonia.
Vegetation consists of tamarind shrubs, marine rush, reeds and salicorn. The nature reserve hosts reptiles, amphibians, fish and mammals. The most emblematic animals are the resident and migratory birds: ducks, herons, egrets, cormorants and wading birds such as cranes, flamingos, sandpipers and storks, the latter reintroduced in the 1980’s.
Picnic lunch in the open air
Afternoon options:
1: excursion in the hills to discover
a 3500 year old dolmen
2: excursion along a scenic road + wine tasting in a renowned cellar
Halfboard at the hotel in Castelló
3- EMPURIES, reputed
Greco-Roman site
Guided visit of the impressive ruins in the idyllic setting of the bay of Roses. You explore the layout of houses and stores, mosaics, spas and draining systems, the remains of the forum, the walls and the Archeological Museum.
Lunch at a gastronomic restaurant in the medieval village of Sant Marti
Afternoon options:
1: visit of the museum of the anchovy, retracing the life of fishermen in the port of L’Escala
2: swimming & relaxing on the sandy beaches of Empuries
3: boat excursion along the canals and marinas of Empuriabrava
“Tapas” tasting at Roses' harbour
B&b at the hotel in Castelló
4- PERALADA,
a reference in quality
Morning options:
1: cycling in the countryside to the village of Vilabertran + visit of the Romanesque monastery
2: "pitch & putt" on the international golf course of Peralada
Lunch at the best gastronomic restaurant of the village
Afternoon special “Wine & Spa”: visit of the wine cellar + museum + tasting of 3 products + spa.
The local vineyard is a prestigious and charismatic reference in Catalonia maintaining the tradition launched by the Benedictine monks in the Middle Ages.
Halfboard at the hotel in Castelló
5- DEPARTURE
after breakfast
2. On the tracks of Picasso, Matisse, Dali...
Art Triangle
Collioure
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Ceret -
Cadaques
AN AMAZING 3 TO 6 DAYS PROGRAMME
A LA CARTE!
On the French and Spanish sides
of the Mediterranean Pyrenees
guided or independent
At the turn of the 20th century, many world famous and emerging artists, local or visiting, exalted the wonderful light and colours of the Mediterranean.
From the hills of Vallespir to the shores of Vermillion Coast and Costa Brava, you discover the sites and panoramas that inspired their work, the towns and villages where they lived, the museums they helped to create.
Our programme combines walks, cultural visits and excursions. Wines from the prestigious domains of Collioure-Banyuls and Empordà are present at each stage to accompany the local cuisine.
Build up
your own
programme!
BANYULS sur MER
Meeting in the town of the renowned sculptor Aristide Maillol. You explore the older part of the town where he worked during his younger years.
A few original works of the artist will be revealed.
COLLIOURE
In 1905
Matisse
settled in this small fishermen's shelter which soon also welcomed
Derain,
Dufy
and many others."Fauvism" was born here. You ramble along the picturesque streets on some unexpected detours.
COASTAL PATH
Scenic walk along the
Vermillion
Coast which captures the essence of the Mediterranean scenery: azure skies, blossoming hillsides, rocky coves and terraced vineyards.
Tasting
of sweet wines will be appreciated.
CERET
Strolling along the old town centre under the century old plane trees to discover the spots where
Picasso,
Braque,
Soutine
and many more set up their easel. Visit of the local "Musee d'Art Moderne" included.
CADAQUES
A full day dedicated to
Salvador
Dali: the wonderful multi-coloured scenery of Cap de Creus, largely reflected in his work, his surrealist house in Port Lligat and the lively streets of Cadaquès.
FIGUERES
Half-day excursion.
Dali's native town welcomes you for the visit of the world famous
"Teatre Museu Dali".
AVAILABLE:
Spring, Summer, Autumn
GREAT FLEXIBILITY in the choice of accommodation, standard of restauration, modality of transfers,
number of walks and
type of guiding
OPTIONS
DETERMINE PRICES
The tour starts from Banyuls (French side) or Cadaques (Spanish side) depending on your arrival
and departure:
Carcassonne, Perpignan, Figueres, Girona, Barcelona