Medieval Villages and Coastal paths of Catalonia

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This 5 day tour is designed to give you an overview of this unique part of Catalalonia. Baix Emporda has a special atmosphere unlike any other in Spain. The countryside is green and pastoral and the coast rugged and unspoilt. Your first two nights will be based in a small charming boutique hotel on the outskirts of the pretty medieval village of Peratal...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Explore the medieval villages including Pubol where you can visit the Dali Gala Castle/Museum
    • Drive to La Fosca bay, then on to Castells Beach which is a protected area and wetland attracting migratory birds.
    • Enjoy wine tasting in the vineyards of Calogne

What's this trip about?

    This 5 day tour is designed to give you an overview of this unique part of Catalalonia. Baix Emporda has a special atmosphere unlike any other in Spain. The countryside is green and pastoral and the coast rugged and unspoilt. Your first two nights will be based in a small charming boutique hotel on the outskirts of the pretty medieval village of Peratallada perfectly placed to explore the medieval villages. www.hotelaatu.com. The second hotel has been chosen to enable you to explore the coastal paths. www.hoteltrias.com.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityBarcelona
End CityGirona

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Cycling & Biking
  • National Parks
  • Transformative

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Cycling
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • 4 night’s accommodation and breakfast in Hotel Aatu and Hotel Trias
    • Lightweight aluminium 21 speed hybrid touring bike including water bottle, helmets, panniers if requested, tool kit and pump.
    • Information pack which includes cycle route maps, your itinerary, fact sheet with restaurant recommendations. Emergency numbers and back up assistance.
    • Tour and tasting at Can Solivera
    • Tour and tasting at Mas Eugeni, Mas Oller or Clos d’Agon (subject to availability)
    • Transfer from Flaca station to the Hotel Aatu.

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1:

Collect from Flaca station (if arriving from Barcelona). Transfer from Girona airport can be arranged.

Tour orientation, maps and bike fitting. Bikes available for use today. There is a very good selection of restaurants to choose from in the village and we provide a list of recommendations.

Day 2:

Tour of the medieval villages including Pubol where you can visit the Dali Gala Castle/Museum. This is a must see exhibition with the famous elephant sculptures in the garden. Return via Corca and Ullastret where you can visit the Iberian settlement. We can organise a private olive oil tasting at Can Solivera. Please enquire for details.

Level: Moderate Distance 46 kms

Day 3:

Leaving Peratallada behind your first stop is the village of Fontclara meaning “clear spring”. Your journey takes you to Pals a magnificent example of a perfectly preserved medieval village. Walk up to el Pedro and admire the church and the viewpoint overlooking the B...

Day 4:

First stop La Fosca bay, then on to Castells Beach which is a protected area and wetland attracting migratory birds. To the north of the beach there is the remains of an Iberian settlement. Next head up to the vineyards of Calonge where you can enjoy a wine tasting before returning to Palamos via Sant Antoni de Calonge.

Level: Easy/Moderate Distance 38 kms

Day 5:

After breakfast you take the express bus back to Barcelona which is located behind the hotel. Cost €19.

A transfer to Girona airport can be arranged at a small supplement.

We can organise a private wine tasting at Mas Eugeni or Mas Oller or Clos d’ Agon. Please enquire for details.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $747
Price per day$149
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Mar 2020

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What a wonderful, wonderful time we’ve had!

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Malcom

Mar 2020

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Highly Recommended

Another wonderful walking experience……… highly recommended.

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Susan

Mar 2020

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Every attention to detail was taken care of

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Cancellation policy

Should you wish to cancel your holiday with Cycle Catalan, please confirm this in writing within 8 weeks of your proposed travel. A 30% administration charge will be deducted from your deposit and a refund will be made to you through Paypal within 7 days.

If for any reason you have to cancel your tour later, we have the following cancelation policy:

Within 30 days of your proposed travel date we will refund your tour price less 30% to cover hotel deposits and administration costs.

Within 7 days or less of your proposed travel date there will be no refund.

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