Your JourneyDay 1 Arrive Figueres Vilafant train station. Transfer provided to the delightful white-washed seaside town of Cadaques. Briefing of your tour this evening. Day 2 Cadaques – Circuit walk to Dali’s House Follow the track that hugs the coast. Dali must have walked it numerous times to gain inspiration. A visit to his house must be pre-booked. Day 3 Roses – Cadaques Transfer to Roses. Walk a spectacular coastal trail past many secluded beaches and coves. Eventually cut inland through hillsides tiered with old olive groves, and finally on to Cadaqués. Walking: 16 km, 5 hrs 30 mins Day 4 Cadaques – Port de la Selva From Cadaqués walk through the Cap de Creus National Park along a path bordered with wildflowers. Enjoy beautiful views of the Catalan countryside and sea before arriving at El Port de la Selva. Walking : 12 km, 4 hrs 30mins Day 5 Port de la Selva - Llanca Head north to the French/Spanish border and the town of Banyuls. A coastal path leads around the wild Cap de Ras and continues to Llanca past small bays with opportunities for a cooling dip. Day 6 Llanca – Banyuls Train from Llancà to Portbou (pay locally). Carry on walking north enjoying wonderful views to the Pyrenees, the famous Canigou peak, the Cap de Creu and the Mediterranean Sea as you ascend the beautiful Catalan hills and cross the border into France. Your next stop is the French seaside town of Banyuls Sur Mer, originally a fishing village that turned to wine-making. Banyuls manages to combine the authentic character of a town steeped in traditions with the dynamism of a modern city. Walking: 15 km, 5hrs Day 7 Banyuls - Collioure Follow cliff-top paths around the rugged Cap Béar headland. Views are spectacular. From the maquis-covered hills behind Port-Vendres, come to the delightful fishing village of Collioure dominated by its fort and castle. Walking: 17 km, 5hrs 30mins Day 8 Arrangements end. Extend your stay in delightful Collioure. TerrainModerate to energetic. Walking is on well-marked paths that are stony and gravelly at times. MealsBreakfast daily, 1 dinner. Price - 2024Please note that pricing is per person in Euros Share Twin/Double: €1096 per person Single Supplement: €446 High Season, €418 Mid Season, €376 Low Season. Schedule - 2024Start any day 14 February - 30 June & 1 September - 1 November (subject to hotel availability). There are no departures in July and August. Extra nights are possible at all stops... please ask us for a price BookThe above is a short synopsis of this tour. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a more detailed itinerary and trip notes. |
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From Catalonia Across the French Border
Self Guided - 7 Nights/8 Days
Bathed in warm Mediterranean sunshine, and with the final peaks of the Pyrenees providing a dramatic backdrop, the coast either side of the Franco-Spanish border invites exploration by foot. This is Catalonia, vibrant and proud of its distinct culture, and to walk between the charming fishing villages that nestle along its coast on both sides of the frontier is an absolute joy. You pass small, rocky coves, craggy headlands and rugged cliffs while the sea sparkles below you in the bright sunlight. Unsurprisingly, the coast (in French the Côte Vermeille, in Spanish the Costa Brava) and its fishing villages have long attracted artists, among them Dalí, Picasso and Matisse, drawn by the brilliant Mediterranean light. On your walk along the coast from Cadaquès to Collioure, you will discover for yourself the irresistible attraction that this delightful area holds
