Holidays in Spain - Catalonia





		Home > Destinations > Holidays in Spain > Catalonia Spain - Catalonia More like a country than a region, with its own language and proud traditions, Catalonia is endlessly fascinating. The Pyrenees are spectacular, the coastal region just south of the French border wild and unspoiled, and the capital city of Barcelona is simply world-class. • walking • cycling • riding • villas, cottages & apartments • family holidays • short breaks Walking holidays Along the Catalan Coast (grade 1) • high-quality 3- & 4-star hotels • time to relax on sandy bays & quiet coves • superb seafood Catalan Castles & Coves (grade 1) • high standard of hotels • excellent cuisine • easy walks • time for visits & dips in the sea Around the Bay of Roses (grade 1-2) • mix of inland & coastal walking • gastronomic restaurants • 3- & 4-star hotels, four with a pool Pyrenees to the Garrotxa (grade 2) • varied landscapes • get a glimpse of 'real' Spain • sense of discovery • authentic country inns From the Pyrenees to the Sea (grade 2) • contrasting scenery of hills & coast • sense of journey • mix of friendly inns & stylish hotels Mountains of the Three Kings (grades 2 & 3) • dramatic gorges, pretty valleys, ancient villages • varied walking • spot numerous raptors The Catalan Pyrenees (grade 2-3) • authentic mountain region • great for those with an interest in birds & flowers • superb views Cycling holidays Lakes & Volcanoes of the Garrotxa (grade 2) • real sense of discovery • historic hotels • volcanic hills • enchanting, little-known area Catalan Coast & Villages (grade 1-2) • easy routes both inland & along the coast • high-quality hotels • pretty medieval villages Heart of Catalonia (grade 1-2) • relaxed cycling • 3- & 4-star hotels • superb inland scenery • chance to visit Dalí Museum A Meander along the Ebro (grade 1-2) • discover two distinct landscapes • two nights in a parador • rich birdlife • gentle routes Timeless Southern Catalonia (grade 1-2) • unspoiled & little-visited landscapes • stay in two handsome paradors • timeless villages Riding holidays Trail & local riding at Can Jou (intermediates & fit intermediates) • fun, sociable centre • excellent horses • choice of trails, plus a local riding programme Villas, cottages & apartments Pyrenean Mountain Apartments • explore coast & mountains • walking notes provided • lovingly restored apartments • shared pool • sleep up to 5 Medieval Cottage Apartment • explore volcanoes & medieval villages • walking notes supplied • beamed apartment • sleeps 2 Delta Cottages • lagoons, marshes & beaches • cycling routes provided • rustic cottages • sleep up to 8 Family holidays Mountains of Catalonia Walk • hotel-to-hotel walking, luggage transported • magnificent mountain scenery • pools at two hotels The Coast of Catalonia Walk • hotel-to-hotel walking, luggage transported • easy walking • time to relax by the sea • pools at all hotels Short breaks Along the Catalan Coast Walk (grade 1) • relaxed 4-night break • two 3-star hotels, both with superb restaurants • relax by the sea Catalan Coves & Castles Walk (grade 1) • 4-night break • gastronomic region • mix of inland & coastal scenery • pretty towns & villages Hidden Catalonia Walk (grade 2) • 4-night break • discover the Garrotxa & gain a glimpse of 'real' Spain • volcanoes & chestnut woods Hidden Valleys of the Garrotxa Cycle (grade 1-2) • 4-night break • secluded landcscapes • ancient stone villages • historic house hotels • rich history Catalan Coast Cycle (grade 1) • gentle 4-night break • plenty of time for visits en route • charming hotels Short breaks for New Year Luxurious Llafranc • 3-star hotel with renowned seafood restaurant • walk notes supplied • exquisite gala dinner on New Year's Eve • spend one night in astonishing Girona < To the top of this page < Back to Destinations Index