Highlights
- Personalized small group and commentary
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Transported by air-conditioned coach
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Calleja, Costa BravaCalleja, Costa Brava - view upon arrivalPhoto by: Jennifer DUSA, 09 2010 -
Palsancient town of 100 residentsPhoto by: Jennifer DUSA, 09 2010 -
Church in PalsChurch in Pals, Costa BravaPhoto by: Stuart RUSA, 08 2008 -
GironaCastle.Photo by: Stuart RUSA, 08 2008 -
Costa BravaBeach.Photo by: Stuart RUSA, 08 2008 -
Costa BravaShoreline.Photo by: Stuart RUSA, 08 2008 -
GironaBeautiful building next to bridge.Photo by: Janice B01 2013 -
Costa BravaThis is the coastal town in Costa Brava, Spain.Photo by: Rigoberto R11 2012 -
ParafrugellOur third and final stop. It's a small, clean, lovely beach.Photo by: Geiselle L09 2012 -
PalsOur second stop. Houses are so pretty and the place is very peaceful. Nice place to walk.Photo by: Geiselle L09 2012 -
GironaOur first stop. This is the roman inspired Eglesia de Sant FeliuPhoto by: Geiselle L09 2012 -
IMG_20120813_143605A Mediterranean Jewel in Northern CataloniaPhoto by: melvs06Italy, 08 2012 -
PalsMore Provence than ProvencePhoto by: kathleen z06 2012 -
Old Eiffel BridgeGirona passed on having the tower...Photo by: kathleen z06 2012 -
GironaFrom the riverPhoto by: kathleen z06 2012 -
So many beachesin one afternoonPhoto by: kathleen z06 2012 -
Costa BravaAt the end of the day.Photo by: kathleen z06 2012 -
Girona and Costa BravaCosta Brava!Photo by: LindseyUSA, 05 2011 -
Palsancient town of 100 residentsPhoto by: Jennifer DUSA, 09 2010 -
Palsancient town of 100 residentsPhoto by: Jennifer DUSA, 09 2010 -
Useful Information
Pals, Spain
Continue to the Santuari dels Angels, this spot offers panoramic views of the whole Girona region and is the spot Salvador Dali chose for his wedding. From here you will make your way to Pals, a small city that grew from a fortress. Stop here for lunch before you head to the fishing village of Calella de Palafrugell.
The clean lines of the whitewashed houses here will be evident here and you'll have time to explore the rocky coastline or perhaps even take a dip in the inviting waters before returning to Barcelona.
Itinerary
We will then make our way to Pals, a small city that grew from a fortress. The name of the city comes from palus, the Latin word for marshlands, as this is just what the fortress used to be surrounded by, although they have long since dried out.
From Pals, we will head to the fishing village of Calella de Palafrugell, passing Begur on the way. Begur, with its hilly landscape and therefore commanding views of the surrounding area, was also the site of a fortress and castle; in total, these were destroyed three times throughout their long history, and now only ruins remain. There will be opportunities to stop for photographs along this road.
Arriving in Calella de Palafrugell, you will be struck by the clean lines of the whitewashed houses that almost reach right down to the seafront.
Here, you can explore the rocky coastline, perhaps taking a dip in the inviting waters, or you can follow the coastline round to the beautiful clifftop botanic gardens at Cap Roig, the result of a romantic 1920s love story, which took 50 years to complete.
From Calella de Palafrugell we will return to Barcelona, arriving at 7:30pm.
Reviewed by Frances B, April 2013
My family and I had an awesome time. It was a great balance of being with a group and having time to explore on our own; our guide, Alejandro, was the best! Small tip: As tempting as a long lunch at the beach is, I'd recommend a shorter lunch so you have time to do the cliff walk.
Reviewed by John D, April 2013
Originally we had booked the Girona/Costa Brava Tour, which was not available on the 20th, so the company offered us to join the Tarragona/Sitges Tour. We didn't regret it at all because Tarragona and Sitges are definitely worth a visit. Ana, our friendly guide, made it a very pleasant experience and we are always willing to come back, maybe this time to Girona and the Costa Brava.
