WALKING COSTA BRAVA - North - Guided and Selfguided

This walk will lead us to the heart of an exceptionally beautiful area and will allow us to discover its history and the life of the artists who fell in love with its landscapes and way of life, such as Picasso, Dalí, Matisse and so many others, who felt an attraction for this wonderful country for a good reason... The beautiful scenery and the Spanish atmosphere every night invite you to discover this region…
Stages
DAY 1. VILAMANISCLE
Collection at the airport (Barcelona or Girona) and arrival to the eco-sustainable hotel of Vilamaniscle, where we will spend the night between vineyards. Welcome meeting with a local guide who will provide you with maps and the GPS and will explain you each of the stretches. Tasting of a cava glass and visit to the cellar Mas Polit. Possibility of tasting a fantastic pairing-dinner with a presentation of the wines Origin Denomination Empordá or attending a cooking class in the evening with the owners of Mas Vivent (see prices).
DAY 2. PORTBOU - LLANÇÁ
Distance: 12km
Transfer from Vilamaniscle to Portbou where we will start our itinerary. We will take the GR92 of the Mediterranean, a fantastic itinerary that goes through Catalonia towards Valencia, sometimes along the coast and sometimes by the mountains with great views of the sea. Before arriving to Colera, we will take a detour to go to the Finca de la Pineda of the cellar Hugas del Batlle. From here, between vineyards and watching the sea, we will learn its influence on the wines. After the tasting, we will continue our way towards the touristic village of Colera and Llançá by Garbet Beach and Cabo de Ras.
DAY 3. LLANÇÁ - PORT DE LA SELVA
Distance: 13km
Today we will go from Llança to Port de la Selva by the GR11, passing Sant Pere de Rodes Monastery. This breath-taking monument has its origin in 878, although its definitive structure is from the 11th and 13th Centuries, when it reached its highest splendour as a pilgrims centre. Once at the top, it would be recommendable to complete the ascent to the San Salvador de Verdera Castle (671m). Descent towards the Cap de Creus Natural Park to our hotel. Accommodation in the hotel.
DAY 4. PORT DE LA SELVA - CADAQUÉS (2 suggested itineraries)
Itinerary 1 (23km).
Walk between Port de la Selva and Cadaques along Cap de Creus following the wildest part of the GR11 through the natural park. You will pass Cap de Creus, a magical place where the Mediterranean sea gives way to the Pyrenees. Hit by the wind of “Tramontana”, Cap de Creus shows an amazing lunar landscape. Arrival to Port Lligat along a picturesque maritime path surrounded by old dry stoned walls. You will pass near Salvador Dalí’s house, before descending to Cadaqués. Accommodation in the hotel. (Possibility of calling a taxi at Cap the Creus to go to Cadaqués)
Itinerary 2 (18km)
The route GR92 of Port de la Selva that goes straight to Cadaqués by the Pic del Torrelló in the inland with views to Roques de la Regalada Bay, and descending through la Vall de la Talabre until getting to Cadaqués.
DAY 5. CADAQUÉS - ROSES
Distance: 20km
Day of contrasts. We will leave Cadaques through the south part of the Cap de Creus Natural Park, until we arrive to Cala Montjoi, where we will take the Cami de Ronda. From this point, the walk goes next to caves and touristic beaches with a more human scenery. Arrival at Roses.
DAY 6. ROSES - SANT PERE PESCADOR
Distance: 21km
After a good breakfast, we will leave Roses and go towards Empuriabrava. This residential shore is one of the biggest and most original touristic places along the Mediterranean, with a net of navigable grid-shaped canals that comes up to more than 30 km of length. When we leave Empuriabrava, we will go across the heart of Aiguamolls de l’Empordá, by the GR92. The Aiguamolls is the second humid area in Catalonia and makes a privileged habitat for the fauna, specially the aquatic birds. Arrival at San Pere Pescador
DAY 7. SANT PERE PESCADOR
End of the Stretch 1 from Portbou to Sant Pere Pescador. Possibility of continuing the Stretch 2 and complete all the itinerary.
Program and dates
Selfguided and guided
Stretch 1 and 2 all year round, except from 25th June to 1st September
Selfguided price
- Basic price: 615.00 €
Supplements prices
- Half board: 180.00 €
- Single room: 150.00 €
- Transfer: 210.00 € (From Sant Pere Pescador to Barcelona airport (max. 4 person))
- Transfer: 120.00 € (From Sant Pere Pescador to Girona airport (max. 4 person))
- High season: 100.00 € (June and September)
- Single supplement high season: 50.00 €
B&B price per person in double room.
The price includes:
- Transfer from Barcelona or Girona Airport, the first day.
- Welcome meeting with local English speaking guide
- Accommodation (B&B)
- Guided tour and tasting in the cellar of Mas Polit, stretch 1
- Luggage transfer every day
- Detailed maps of every stretch and/or GPS (optional)
- Insurance
- Emergency contact number 24/24
Guided price
- Groups of +8 people: 1,020.00 €
- Groups of 6-7 people: 1,085.00 €
- Groups of 4-5 people: 1,275.00 €
- Groups of 2-3 people: 1,640.00 €
Supplements prices
- Single room: 150.00 €
- High season: 100.00 € (June and September)
- Single supplement high season: 50.00 €
B&B price per person in double room. Minimum 2 person.
The price includes:
- Transfer from/to Barcelona or Girona airport
- Welcome meeting by a local guide
- Guide speaking English and French (1 guide for every 12 pax)
- Full-board (restaurant or picnic for lunch)
- 1 degustation-dinner in Vilamaniscle
- 1 visit and wine tasting in Vilamaniscle winery
- 1 picnic through vineyards and visit and wine tasting
- Luggage transfer every day
- Snacks, water and energetic bars during the trail
- Van assistance during the trail
- The transport of belongings between overnight stays
- All the tourist information about the route
The price does not include:
- Flights
- Extra drinks
Additional information
Dinner with wines DO Empordà the first night at Mas Vivent (included in guided option)
Price per person: 50€
Typical Spanish and Catalonian cooking lesson the first night at Mas Vivent
Price per person: 45€
Picnic through the vineyards in front of the sea (included in guided option)
Before arriving at Colera we turn a little to get to the Finca La Pineda cellar Hugas Batlle, to do a picnic between vineyards. On this property, surrounded by vineyards and overlooking the sea, we will discover how the sea affects the wines. After the picnic and wine tasting, continuation of the hike.
Price per person: 75€ per person
Picnic includes among vineyards to the sea, tasting of 3 wines and visit the cellar in Colera.
Duration: 2-3 hours