Catalan Classic Walk - Short Break

Walking information

The walking is fairly gentle on well maintained paths and tracks.

Day 1: Arrive in Calella de Palafrugell

Arrive at your hotel where all Headwater guests are accommodated in rooms with private balcony and sea view. It's just a 5 minute walk to the centre of town where you have so many restaurants to choose from that we've left evening meals here up to you.
You stay at the Hotel Garbi (breakfast included)

Day 2: Calella de Palafrugell to La Bisbal 17km/11mi/5hr or 19km/12mi/6hr

You start with a 20-minute ride to Mont-Ras from where you have a choice of routes. Both routes take you into the Gavarres hills to visit three dolmens with fantastic views as far as Begur and the Illes Medes, before descending to the peaceful mediaeval villages of Fonteta and Vulpellac. Then it's on to the Hotel Castell d'Emporda which has expansive views across the plain from the terrace by the pool.
You stay at the Hotel Castell d'Emporda (breakfast and evening meal)

Day 3: La Bisbal to Begur 16km/10mi/5hr or 17km/11mi/5.5hr

Gentle walking across the Emporda plain, stopping first at Peratallada, possibly the best preserved medieval village in Spain with its beautifully restored arches, arcaded passageways and lovely shaded squares. Continue through fields bright with sunflowers until you reach peach-coloured Pals, a lovely old village with Romanesque church affording stunning views. The final stretch takes you through pine forest to our family-run hotel in the old town of Begur. The food here is fantastic!
You stay at the Hotel Rosa (breakfast includedl)

Day 4: Begur to Calella de Palafrugell 14km/9mi/4hr or 18km/11.5mi/5hr

Shaded forest paths take you to the lively seaside town of Tamariu, with a fantastic beach, where you pick up the pretty coastal path, passing rocky headlands and chic Spanish resorts en route to Llafranc, with spectacular views from the San Sebastian lighthouse. Enjoy lunch in one of the beachfront bars here, where you can almost dip your toes in the water as you eat! Then it's back to Calella, perhaps continuing along the coastal path as far as the botanical gardens at Cap Roig, in time for a swim in the pool or a couple of hours on the beach before dinner.
You stay at the Hotel Garbi (breakfast included)

Day 5: Leave Calella de Palafrugell