Stage 7 – Barcelona’s Sea
Barcelona We visit the markets and fishermen’s guild of Barcelona, suppliers of the excellent fresh products served in the city’s restaurants, which we will use in a cooking workshop later. The trip ends with a boat ride and a swim in the Mediterranean.
Stage 6 – An appointment with Gaudí
Barcelona The best modernist buildings by Gaudí and Domènech i Montaner, the craftsmanship of the trencadís, the most traditional Catalan cuisine and a literary walk through the Born district complete our first day in Barcelona.
Stage 5 – Modernist Maresme
From Viladrau to Barcelona. 154 km The modernist heritage of the coastal towns of Maresme precedes our arrival in Barcelona, but not before we stop at Alella to sample some of the wines that were spoken of as early as Roman times.
Stage 4 – Hiking in Montseny
From Hostalets d’en Bas to Viladrau. 81 km The profile of the Collsacabra marks the first kilometres of a day during which we will follow the River Ter to see Manlleu’s industrial heritage, to try Vic sausages and to stroll through the lush forests of Montseny.
Stage 3 – Along the Costa Brava
From Tossa de Mar to Hostalets d’en Bas. 90 km Tossa de Mar and a section of the Camins de Ronda of Costa Brava occupy our morning. The day continues with the monumental gardens of Lloret de Mar, the flavours of Girona and the arrival in the sweet town of Hostalets d’en Bas in La […]
Stage 2 – A Journey into the Middle Ages
From Pals to Tossa de Mar. 72 km The morning begins with a tour of the charming medieval towns of Empordanet, where we follow in footsteps of Josep Pla, and Palamós where we put on our aprons and discover the secrets of seafood cuisine.
Stage 1 – Dalí’s Empordà
From Figueres to Pals. 128 km The universe of Dalí in L’Empordá marks the start of a journey that takes us through the evocative landscapes of L’Empordà and natural settings as beautiful as those of Cap de Creus and the Bay of Roses.
Stage 5 – Towards the cradle of Dalí
From Banyoles to Figueres. 34 km After watching the sunrise over the Lake of Banyoles, we enjoy kayaking and swimming in its waters. We continue to Besalú to learn about its Jewish legacy and end our journey in Figueres to retrace Dalí’s first steps.
Stage 4 – Soaring over volcanoes
From Olot to Banyoles. 30 km The thrill of flying over the ancient volcanoes of La Garrotxa kicks off a day that continues with a stroll through the shops of Olot, a taste of Santa Pau’s mongetes and ends with a night under the stars.
Stage 3 – Active tourism in Núria
From Ripoll to Olot. 75 km Ripoll’s stunning Santa María portico is a prelude to a visit to the natural setting of the Núria sanctuary. With a box of Camprodon biscuits under our arm, we pass through such lovely villages as Beget and Castellfollit de la Roca.
