Discovering the Costa Brava

  • Duration 9 Days / 8 Nights
  • Grade
  • Start / Finish Garriguella / Garriguella
  • Distance 57 km / 36 miles
  • Trip Style Self Guided
  • Availability
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  • Availability
    April - October
  • Price From $1,790

Overview

In the north of the Costa Brava, just 48 kilometres (30 miles) south of the border with France, is the Cap de Creus Peninsula, a wonderful place where the Pyrenees mountains are immersed in the Mediterranean Sea and give life to a landscape that is impressive in its beauty: the first natural park in Catalonia.

There you will be surrounded by the sea, the sharp cliffs where waves crash, pine forests, olive grove terraces and vineyards. The presence of people is almost zero, so during the walks, you will always find peace and quiet.

  • You will have a privileged and magical view from the trails that will take you through the reserve.
  • You will be able to travel back in time, thanks to the historical richness of the region. You'll find Roman ruins, prehistoric dolmens and castles.
  • You will discover charming villages, beaches, steep coves and rocky bays.
  •  You'll walk along cobblestoned streets, traverse medieval arches and get to know fishermen's huts converted into restaurants.

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    Itinerary

    Services

    Included

    • Accommodation
    • Breakfasts
    • Evening meals on days 1, 6, 7 and 8
    • Information dossier with maps and routes
    • Baggage transfer service between stages
    • Transfer from Garriguella to Palau-saverdera
    • Transfer from Mas Palou to Garriguella
    • 24-hour telephone support
    • Taxes included

    Extras

    • Travel insurance
    • Cancellation insurance
    • Additional nights
    • Room upgrade

    Accomodation

    General information

    The accommodations with which we collaborate have a private bathroom and all the necessary services to ensure the best comfort available.

    Our team checks in situ the quality of all the accommodations offered, so that you have an unforgettable experience during your trip.

    The accommodation that we will book for your trip will be selected taking into account our commitment to you: guaranteeing comfort, calm and enjoyment throughout your trip.

    We work with quality hotels and country cottages with limited capacity, so we invite you to confirm your reservation as soon as possible.

    The name of each accommodation will be provided to you a few weeks before your trip begins.

    Room types

    It is possible to book this journey in single, double or triple rooms.

    All rooms have private bathrooms.

    Map

    Travel & Transfers

    To get to the starting point of this walking trail in Costa Brava, Catalonia, the best option is to take a flight to Barcelona Airport, then head by train to Girona and then move on to Garriguella.

    When you finish your trip, you will have to return to Girona station to take a train to Barcelona and then fly back to your home city.

    FAQs

    This route is of medium to low difficulty, making it ideal for people looking for between 4 and 6 hours of walking a day and with ascents/descents of up to 700 m. You do not need to have experience in walking, however, it is advisable that you are in good physical condition and that you are in good health.

    Some sections of the walk have uneven terrain so it will be necessary to climb.

    Yes, it's included. We will transfer the luggage between each accommodation according to your itinerary. Each person can take a suitcase up to 20 kg (45 lbs).

    All independent walks have been planned by our Orbis Ways team, in collaboration with local authorities. Our routes have been carefully selected to provide you with a real view of your chosen destination, weather, small picturesque villages, landscapes, etc. You will receive this information in the pre-holiday package.

    Our self-guided walks give you the most flexibility. You can decide when to start and when to stop. We'll give you the walking route instructions and provide detailed maps so you can explore at your own pace, safely, and with the certainty you won't get lost with Orbis Ways.

    Since the walks will be on rural roads, which in some occasions can be rocky and uneven, it is essential to have good footwear. We also recommend that you bring a walking stick.

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    karen L.karen L. ★★★★★ The administration was good before our trip and our questions were answered quickly. The accommodation was also good. We had no problems with the baggage transfer too.John W.John W. ★★★★★ Our group of 5 had a really great experience with orbis ways. Our contact person was helpful via email and via phone. Great accommodations and each host was helpful and generous with kindness.Juliana M.Juliana M. ★★★★★ I travelled last week to Madeira with Orbis Ways and it has been an amazing experience. Accommodations were exceptional, and everything was explained very well, apart from that the Island is amazing, must be seen at least once in a lifetime. Dinners were very good, with local fresh homemade food! Very recomending!!!Lauren G.Lauren G. ★★★★★ Excellent trip. Excellent communication with Orbis. Lovely accommodations. Luggage transfer was always done well and the overall trip was excellent. I cannot wait to do another walk in 2023 and will use Orbis ways 100%.sanda S.sanda S. ★★★★★ Few days ago I finished Camino Francés. Orbis Ways planned the trip for me, arranged my routes and accommodations as well as luggage transfers. Everything went smoothly from the beginning in St Jean Pied du Port until the end in Santiago. Rooms with private bathrooms that they booked for me were comfortable and clean and luggage transfers underwent without mistakes. My daily routes were well planned. In 34 days I had only two problematic situations with accommodations and their 24 hours assistance team solved them in few minutes. I enjoyed every minute of my Way. I am planning to return and do some other route - Norte and Portugués gor sure. Orbis Ways will be my choice again.Karin B.Karin B. ★★★★★ I did the wonderful walking holiday trip of 8 days Mont Blanc...the experience was incredible, from the beginning everything chosen in the dossier was beyond expectations, providing all the necessary information.I am very grateful for the wonderful and detailed attention of Jhonay. Also the accommodations chosen were very comfortable!I have no doubt that I will repeat as soon as I can, the routes are spectacular!Julie F.Julie F. ★★★★★ Orbisways did an outstanding job of planning our trip along the Camino de Santiago. The provided voucher provided excellent information, the accommodations were awesome, never had any confusion regarding travel details and the staff I worked with prior to our trip were kind and very efficient. I highly recommend OrbisWays and will definitely be traveling with them again!!js_loader