Walkwise Walking in Spanish Catalonia Country & Coast
Delight in Spain's Stunning Catalonia
The very best of the Spanish Catalonian country and coast all wrapped up in one. We start with the inland delights of the little known Camprodon in the heart of the Girona Pyrenees, an area rich in history, tradition and versatility, where its fauna, landscapes, gastronomy make it a dynamic destination. After 4 nights here we transfer down to the coast but during this transfer we make time to visit the Dali Musuem in Figueres which serves as a gateway into Dali’s unique and captivating world. For the next 3 nights we will be centred in Tossa de Mar one of the busiest and most emblematic photographed towns on the Costa Brava. A landscape defined by cliffs, small coves that offer outstanding natural beauty with stunning sea vistas.
Your holiday includes
- Flights
- Airport transfers
- Hold Luggage as outlined on the flights
- 7 nights accommodation
- 6 evening meals
- Water and wine with the evening meals
- 5 picnic lunches
- 5 guided walks led by professional guides with two walks each day a harder and easier option to suit your needs
- Tickets to Dali Museum in Figueres
Your holiday extras
- Single supplement if required
- Personal travel insurance
- Drinks
- Some meals
- Optional excursions
- Personal extras
- Transport to and from walks 25 Euro per person per walking day payable locally
- Pool view supplement in Tossa de Mar
Location & Itinerary
The Pyrenees followed by the Costa Brava….what a lovely combination. In the Pyrenean section we get to visit the inland quaint old villages, stunning packhorse bridges, peaceful empty valleys and all sorts of open varied landscapes with good but sometimes rocky trails. It is here where fine deciduous trees make up secluded wooded glades for shade but as we peer out our eyes are drawn to a plethora long open vistas and hills. In Costa Brava, on the other hand we are spoilt by a very beautiful coastal footpath called the Costa Brava Way. We’ll criss- cross the mountains paths flanked by marvellous coastal cliffs topped with Mediterranean vegetation that shades us by using the dense canopy’s of pine, oak and cork tree woods. Yet we’ll also discover the infinite number of small stone or sandy caves and tight little sandy beaches.
With such a wealth of habitats and scenery our walking program is varied to say the least. Each day you can choose from two walks, either take it easy, walking 7-9 miles with between 300 & 1200ft of ascent, or push yourself a little, doing 8-12 miles with around 2000ft ascent (some hard walks require a good head for heights).
Travel & Stay
Camprodon (Hotel 1)- 4 nights
Our first hotel is the lovely 3-star authentic Hotel Camprodon is a family-run hotel dating back to 1914. Originally of Art Nouveau style, the hotel we see today has been totally refurbished to reflect a modern hotel with all amenities and services while still retaining its history plus giving early twentieth century romance around every corner. Hotel Camprodon’s rooms are large and comfortable with their own personality ideal for walking groups wishing to enjoy the countryside of the Pyrenees.
Hotel Services
- TV and wifi in room
- Gardens
- Pool
- Restaurant
The Hotel GHT Sa Riera (Hotel 2)- 3 nights
The second hotel is a brand-new air-conditioned 4-star hotel called The Hotel GHT Sa Riera and is in Tossa de Mar. It’s in a great location in the town centre, very close to the shopping area and the beach. This is a stylish, modern hotel, ideal for walking holidays.
Hotel Services
- Whirlpool bath on the terrace
- Outdoor heated pool
- Petanque and mini football court
- A massage suite
- Soundproofed rooms with 40” flat screen TV
Provisional Flight information
20/10/2024 London Gatwick to Barcelona Dep: 0650 Arr: 1005
27/10/2024 Barcelona to London Gatwick Dep: 1110 Arr: 1225
20/10/2024 Manchester to Barcelona Dep: 0640 Arr: 1000
27/10/2024 Barcelona to Manchester Dep: 1320 Arr: 1455
20/10/2024 Birmingham to Barcelona Dep: 0700 Arr: 1015
27/10/2024 Barcelona to Birmingham Dep: 1130 Arr: 1300
Luggage Allowance
Luggage allowance for Manchester is 20kg checked in luggage and a small under the seat bag.
Luggage allowance for London Gatwick is 23kg checked in luggage and a small under the seat bag.
Luggage allowance for Birmingham is 22kg checked in luggage and a 10kg cabin bag
*Please note there is an option to add more luggage at an extra cost.
Transfers
Its around a 2 hour transfer to the first hotel, where we can get on with the more important things, enjoying the holiday! The second transfer is about 1hr to Dali’s museum. Then it’s about 1.5hrs to the second hotel. Finally, it about 1.5hrs back to Barcelona from the 2nd hotel.
Availability & Pricing
| Accommodation | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Place in a double room (must be booked for 2) | £0.00 | Sold Out |
| Place in a twin share room (female only) | £0.00 | Sold Out |
| Place in a twin share room (male only) | £0.00 | Available |
| Place in a single room | £265.00 | Available |
| Flights | Price | |
| Own flight without transfers | £1121.00 | Sold Out |
| London Gatwick one way | £1261.00 | Available |
| London Gatwick | £1351.00 | Available |
| Birmingham | £1361.00 | Available |
| Manchester | £1391.00 | Available |
| Option | Price | |
| Pool View Room in Tossa de Mar | £25.00 | Available |
| Additional 10kg cabin bag - Manchester | £32.00 | Available |
| Additional 10kg cabin bag - London Gatwick | £61.00 | Available |
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Passport validity
For UK passport holders your passport must be:
- Issued less than 10 years before the date you enter the country (check the ‘date of issue’)
- valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)
- You must check your passport meets these requirements before you travel. If your passport was issued before 1 October 2018, extra months may have been added to its expiry date.
Travel Insurance
Please ensure that you have adequate personal travel insurance to suit your requirements in place before you travel. Spice Escapes have arranged a scheme with Staysure who are fully authorised and regulated by the FCA (firm reference number 663617) full details of which can be found on the FCA website www.fca.org.uk. For an instant online quotation please click here.
A UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) gives you the right to access state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in the European Union (EU).
UK-issued European Health Insurance Cards (EHICs) are still valid and offer the same cover as GHICs in the EU.
Once your EHIC has expired, you’ll be able to replace it with a GHIC.
NB – A GHIC/EHIC is not a replacement for travel insurance!
The latest FCO travel guidance for Spain -
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain
Host & Everything Else
The Weather
The average temperatures for October are generally in the early 60 degrees leading to around 6 hours of sun per day but naturally it’s not unheard of for it to rain too. Therefore, you should protect yourself from the midday sun and drink lots of water, but it’s clever to layer up or down as it suits by packing some light fleeces and waterproofs just in case they are needed.
You need to have many of the same things with you, as you would have for a typical British spring day on the mountains. The following list is a suggestion of what you may wish to bring with you
You MUST have:
- Walking boots
- A Water bottle (minimum 1 litre, 2litre is much better)
- A Rucksack with a plastic liner
- Waterproofs: jacket and trousers
- A Warm hat
- Warm gloves (not leather)
- Thick walking socks
- Base layer: (thin thermal or warm T-shirt. Best not to be cotton as it gets cold when wet)
- Over layer: (warm sweater or fleece)
- Extra layer: warm top for when cold (e.g. when stopped for lunch)
- Comfortable walking trousers (not jeans as they are too cold & heavy when wet)
- Personal Medication
- A torch for use in the tunnels
- Smart casual clothes for the evening.
- T shirts
- Shorts
- Swim wear
- Sun tan lotion
- Sun glasses
You may wish to bring:
- Vacuum flask (if you like hot drinks on the hill)
- Medium size Tupperware container or plastic bag, to put picnic lunch in.
- Sit mat
- Lip salve
- Camera
- Personal first aid kit
Andrew Casey - Walkwise International
Please ensure that you have adequate personal travel insurance to suit your requirements in place before you travel. Spice Escapes have arranged a scheme with Staysure who are fully authorised and regulated by the FCA (firm reference number 663617) full details of which can be found on the FCA website www.fca.org.uk. For an instant online quotation please click here.
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