Trip code: W06PR 5 (2 reviews)
Self-guided walking
6 nights,
hotel-to-hotel
Level: 2
Moderate
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available
14.0Kg CO2e
Headwater
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Enjoy the best of the Catalan (both French and Spanish) Mediterranean. With the magnificent backdrop of the Pyrenees, explore an unspoilt coastline with its creeks, coves, beaches, gentle cliffs and panoramic views. You will discover attractive fishing villages and small resorts. This is a region of fascinating contrasts: a landscape seeped in history where you will be able to discover walled villages, castles and signal towers as well as Matisse, Salvador Dali and other interesting artists. And there is no better or more rewarding way of exploring this coastline than on foot and at your own pace.
This is a beautiful route, along ridges that overlook the Mediterranean sea and play leapfrog over the coves: every day enjoy stunning views, through vineyards and fragrant maquis.
Feel the magic atmosphere of the wild Catalan coast with a fusion of light, wind, sunshine and rock, the brightly painted houses, the exotic plants and the pretty fishing boats.
Mostly on Coastal path. This holiday features comfortable rather than challenging walking, and is suitable for anybody who enjoys 'a good walk'. On most days there is a choice of itineraries, which you can decide for yourself each day.
Settle in at this charming old fishing port with a remarkable heritage, which saw the birth of the movement of Fauvist painters. Here, the light bounces off the walls and every hour of the day offers a new dazzling display.
From the quays to the top of the Citadel designed by Vauban, Louis XIV's military engineer, it is in colour that you will breathe the air of the city.
You stay at Hotel Princes de Catalogne.
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A family run hotel which is located on a quiet square in picturesque Collioure, 450 yards from the beach. The hotel was renovated in early 2021 and features a contemporary style.
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Walk up to the old windmill, then on up to the fort of St Elme where you can enjoy the panoramic views of the coast, both north and south.
Walk down to the typically Catalan and very active Port Vendres, then follow the coast by Cap Bear with its numerous attractive coves and creeks, often featuring vines and delightfully colourful, fragrant flowers. Then Paulilles beach offers an almost irresistible opportunity for a swim and sunbathe before continuing to Banyuls by Cap d'Ullastret with its crystal clear waters and hidden coves.
Banyuls is an interesting and historic frontier town, which is also the end of the famous trans-Pyrenean 900 kilometre GR10 from the Atlantic to here on the Mediterranean.
You stay at Hotel Le Catalan.
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Located on the top of the village, overlooking the bay of Banyuls, the Catalan enjoys an ideal location with a panoramic view over the Mediterranean and the hinterland. The port, 500 metres from the hotel, offers many activities. (sailing, diving, boat rental, crafts).
Walk right by the sea, but soon up onto the cliffs that form Cap Cerbere with its marine nature reserve (marked by yellow buoys) stretching almost a mile out to sea to protect the consequently numerous fish and many other sea creatures. You pass beautiful creeks popular with yachtsmen.
You stay at La Vigie.
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Hôtel la Vigie sits majestically on the beautifully colourful Spanish border, close to the renowned coastal sites of the eastern Pyrenees. Cerbère, the last village you travel through before crossing the border into Spain, is an absolute haven, nestled between the most stunning sea views and mountainous backdrop. Each of the rooms in this cliff-top hotel has been renovated to the highest standard, providing your own comfortable, magical view point out over the Mediterranean and the stunning, ever-changing coastal views.
Cross the Spanish border by longing the coastal path passing by the lovely Garbet beach and coves bordered by pine trees.
You stay at Hotel Gri Mar.
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The Hotel Gri-Mar restaurant in Llançà (Alt Empordà, Girona) is a family hotel located in a residential area, surrounded by gardens, near the port of Llanca, Gerona. It was founded in 1967 by Marcel-lià Navarra Gil and Sra. Amelia Llobet Daro. This hotel offers during your stay, a quiet place to enjoy nature and the sea.
The coastal walk offers some impressive architect designed villas to arrive at the Sarnella lighthouse, and soon after the pretty, white village of Port de la Selva offering both vibrancy and tranquillity. You can now explore the village, and enjoy all that your characterful, waterside hotel offers, or explore the lovely port of Fornells with its golden cliffs and tiny harbour.
You stay at Porto Cristo.
Hotel Porto Cristo, Port de la Selva
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The Porto Cristo hotel is a historic building that has been tastefully renovated, preserving its façade and many distinctive mid-nineteenth century Empire-style features. Just a short walk from the beach overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The hotel also boasts an elegant restaurant, a hospitality hall, a cozy reading room with sea views, meeting rooms, and covered parking, among other facilities. It provides excellent spaces for meetings and events. The hotel is located just 30 meters from the sandy beach at El Port de la Selva.
Walk through the natural park which provides a good view of the massif of Cap de Creus to its furthest reaches, where the Pyrenees fall into the sea with a last gasp. Varied, it starts in the middle of historic relics testifying to the remarkable work in dry-stone, before enjoying a feast of amazing geology that influenced SalvadorDali himself.
After a deserved rest in a beautiful cove, the climax is reached when you arrive in Cadaques on the beautiful ancient coastal path, lined with stone walls, winding between terraces, with white houses tumbling down to the sea.
You stay at Llane Petit.
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Llané Petit Hotel is located on the western side of Cadaqués Bay, just a short distance from the small Llané Petit beach. In fact, the hotel provides direct access to this gravel beach with its smooth pebbles, offering peace and privacy to bathers and fishermen alike. Among the services that you will enjoy, we particularly highlight the saltwater pool, which offers views over the village of Cadaqués, making Hotel Llané Petit one of the most charming hotels in the area.
Optional short walk to S'Oliguera (beautiful at sunrise), 6km.
Optional transfers to Perpignan or Collioure via Figueres and the Dali Museum (possibility to stop for the visit 1h30).
When you book, please tell us if you want to do the stop at the Dali museum on the way back.
If you'd like to extend your trip with extra hotel nights we recommend: Hotel Llane Petit, Cadaques; Hotel Princes de la Catalogne, Collioure.
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Llané Petit Hotel is located on the western side of Cadaqués Bay, just a short distance from the small Llané Petit beach. In fact, the hotel provides direct access to this gravel beach with its smooth pebbles, offering peace and privacy to bathers and fishermen alike. Among the services that you will enjoy, we particularly highlight the saltwater pool, which offers views over the village of Cadaqués, making Hotel Llané Petit one of the most charming hotels in the area.
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A family run hotel which is located on a quiet square in picturesque Collioure, 450 yards from the beach. The hotel was renovated in early 2021 and features a contemporary style.
Room upgrades: Please contact us for details.
These tour prices are based on two people sharing. Single supplement from £323.
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Self-guided walking
6 nights,
hotel-to-hotel
Level: 2
Moderate
Flights
available
14.0Kg CO2e
Headwater
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