CATALAN CLASSIC WALK TASTER

This holiday is based on our Catalan Classic Walk holiday. On this 4-night 'taster' version you follow the same route and have all the benefits of the full tour, but you move on everyday (no rest days). Our 'taster' holidays are ideal for a long weekend break.

This 6-night walking holiday has been a firm Headwater favourite since we introduced it into our programme. It provides spectacular (but not too tough!) walking by day, and high standard hotels by night, and is perfect for people wanting to fit as much as possible into a short holiday.

The route first follows the winding, sandy paths of mainland Spain’s loveliest coast – frequent glimpses of dazzling aquamarine through the umbrella pines – before heading inland where you’ll discover the truly unspoilt landscapes of the Catalan countryside. The final stretch takes you through shady forest paths and back to the sea where extra nights can also be arranged.

This is a wonderful region for bird and plant life. Over a third of the countryside is now protected under a government scheme to preserve natural habitats, which means a staggering variety of rare species: golden orioles, booted eagles, purple-shot copper butterflies and colourful wild flowers. Hidden deep in the forests are stunning natural curiosities too, including the 5000-year old dolmens and sparkling freshwater springs which drew the first settlers to these parts thousands of years ago.

At the end of each day, we have arranged especially nice places to stay. These range from lovely, family-run hotels on the coast to a magnificently restored C14 gothic castle in the hills by Castell d’Emporda. The meals throughout are of a high standard (B+B only in Calella de Palafrugell) and all places have private pools, except for Begur which is close to the beach.

For more infomation about this holiday, including hotel descriptions, travel options and full holiday itinerary, please see our new 'further details' section.

Headwater 'Lite' option

This holiday is also available as a tour only 'lite' version. This is based on our regular holiday, but you make your own travel arrangements, bring your own bikes, and arrange your own evening meals - all of these, of course, can be booked and arranged through us at a supplement.