After breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye—or, if you wish, you can extend your stay with an extra night to rest and soak up the Mediterranean atmosphere before heading home.
5 days, 4 nights
Hiking
Coast, Cultural, Nature
Self-guided
Situated in one of the most picturesque stretches of the Costa Brava, Calella de Palafrugell offers the perfect base for a walking holiday that blends unspoilt nature, charming coastal villages, and a rich artistic heritage. This itinerary invites you to slow down and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Mediterranean — from its wild pine forests and hidden coves to its whitewashed fishing towns that have inspired artists such as Picasso, Dalí, and Matisse.
Each day brings a new adventure: wandering along rugged cliffs and golden beaches, strolling through timeless medieval villages, and discovering the last untouched corners of this celebrated coastline. The routes are designed to reveal the area’s diversity, from the deep greens of Mediterranean woodland to the turquoise blues of secluded bays. Evenings are spent in the relaxed charm of Calella de Palafrugell, where you can enjoy fresh seafood, the sea breeze, and the laid-back Catalan way of life.
Whether you’re seeking inspiring landscapes, cultural encounters, or simply the joy of coastal walking, this journey offers a perfect balance of activity and relaxation — an authentic taste of the Costa Brava at its most enchanting.
You arrive on your own at Palafrugell. A transfer from the station in Palafrugell or from Girona is included, so you can settle in comfortably and start enjoying the charm of the Costa Brava.
Distance: 15km
Today you set off to explore the Natural Area of Castell-Cap Roig, home to one of the last untouched stretches of the Costa Brava. Along the way, you discover hidden gems like Cala Estreta, a wild little cove, before looping back through a beautiful Mediterranean forest that shows the landscape at its purest.
Distance: 12 km
After a short transfer to Begur, you start walking along one of the most varied and spectacular sections of the coast. The trail leads you through shady Mediterranean forest, along rugged cliffs with sweeping sea views, past untouched coves, and through the picturesque fishing villages of Tamariu and Llafranc, before arriving back at Calella de Palafrugell.
This is one of the days when we will see a bigger variety of landscapes. The path penetrates into the Mediterranean forest, crosses small and virgin coves, goes through paths with breath-taking views of the Mediterranean Sea and gets into charming villages like Tamariu, Llafranc to arrive to Calella de Palafrugell.
Distance: 21km (it could be a shorter day starting in Pals - 11km)
Transfer from Calella de Palafrugell to Peratallada
This morning you transfer inland to discover Catalonia’s best-preserved medieval villages. You begin in Peretallada, a fortified town that feels like stepping back in time with its cobbled streets and stone archways. From here, you walk through gentle countryside towards Pals, a hilltop village with breathtaking views over the surrounding plains and coastline.
After breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye—or, if you wish, you can extend your stay with an extra night to rest and soak up the Mediterranean atmosphere before heading home.
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