WALKING & HIKING
Torre del Remei
DAYS 1–2 Start your journey in Baix Empordà, a region full of medieval villages, verdant pine trees and paths that lead to enchanting views of the rugged Costa Brava • Hike the impressive coastline for your first taste of this awe-inspiring region • Follow centuries-old footpaths from cliffs to secluded coves • Linger over a Catalan lunch in a sleepy fishing village • Take in pristine beaches and crystal-clear water cupped by forested hillsides • Admire the remains of an ancient Iberian settlement at Agulla del Castell • Ready for an adventure? Scamper up steps and descend into historic tunnels as you follow the Camí de Ronda on trails used by smugglers to link the coves of Costa Brava. » Hostal de la Gavina - Premiere DAYS 3–6 Explore Begur, a hilltop city known for its architecture, music and unique Cuban influence • Learn about the history of flamenco music at the breathtaking Mas d’en Pinc Estate • Walk through foothills and forests of chestnut, oak and hazelnut that open up to a panorama of the sun-soaked Cerdanya Valley • Gaze in awe at the dramatic peaks and shimmering lakes of the High Pyrenees • With its wooded paths and incredible views, it’s easy to see why nature lovers flock here for hiking, bird-watching and canyoneering! • Cross the border into France for a hike past mountain lakes and dramatic cliffs and screes • Hike along pine-clad slopes and take in breathtaking vistas of the valley from over 6,000 feet • Follow a network of streams to the Segre River before returning to Barcelona, our exquisite gateway city. » Torre del Remei - Premiere shown top right Find yourself amid heavenly Costa Brava beaches and immense Pyrenees massifs. Walking in Catalonia. The warm sun on your face. One of travel’s most perfect pleasures. Catalonia’s Dramatic Coastline & Idyllic Mountains COSTA BRAVA TO PYRENEES
FRANCE
MADRID
French Pyrenees
Malniu
Bolvir
Cadi Massif
Costa Brava
Begur
Calella de Palafrugel
S’Agaro
SPAIN
Mediterranean Sea
Barcelona
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