A Taste of the Catalan Coast

The Hotel Sant Roc was in a stunning position, and the food was excellent. This was our first walking holiday, and, despite some tricky bits on the walks, we felt a great sense of achievement. It helped that the weather was perfect - sunny but not too hot - we would not have enjoyed the walking nearly so much in the rain.

Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed this holiday, and will certainly book another walking holiday with Inntravel.

Girona was beautiful and fascinating. The Costa Brava lived up to its wild billing in every respect. Begur is a little gem! Hotel Aiguaclara is unique in our experience but we want to return! The food of Catalonia really excited us. Hasta la vista!

INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers enjoyed a stay in Girona before our Taste of the Catalan Coast self-guided walking break.

The Catalan Coast is very beautiful and the walking paths so scenic that it took us longer to walk as we stopped every few feet to take pictures. There are beautiful beaches and charming seaside towns along the way. Our favorites were Calella and Llafranc with waterfronts filled with cafes overlooking beaches and marines with colourful fishing boats. Begur was so interesting as it is full of history with its castle on the hill and windy narrow streets lined with stone houses. October was the perfect time to visit, with less crowds and cooler tempertures for walking, but warm enough for swimming.

Relaxing holiday with most enjoyable walk along the coast, easy to follow with some lovely stopping off spots for swimming. The Sant Roc Hotel, fantastic for position overlooking bay, we had upgraded sea view room, whilst small the terrace gave us lovely views across the bay. Both Hotels Aguiaclara and Hotel Historic great central position, although you will need to be aware of the Cathedral bells as such close proximity! All round this was a fantastic relaxing holiday with a great combination of coast and city, would definitely recommend the Girona add on to all.

Beautiful walks, alongside stunning coastline.

Our first Inntravel holiday was a great success, the Catalan coastal scenery was glorious. Travelling with and sharing a room with our 14 year old daughter, Hotel San Roc provided a family room with King and single beds in separate rooms which was perfect. Dinner on both nights was very good especially in a la carte restaurant on first night. Hotel Aiguaclara was wonderful with a laid back vibe. Restaurant food was excellent accompanied by great music. Walking routes were interesting with very attractive scenery on the coast and in land. We enjoyed some late lunches in seafront restaurants en route. Attempted a couple of very brief swims, however the sea was Baltic our only ‘complaint‘ ! This 4 day taster was just right, however we are not sure if the ‘7 day’ Catalan Coast version would have provided walks of sufficient distances/durations.

Another fantastic experience with Inntravel. We loved both hotels and commend you on finding such unusual, non-touristy places to stay and walk. The food in both hotels was exceptional, the rooms spotless and the staff unbelievably friendly. The notes that you send, the maps, the directions are all fantastic. It was a smooth, easy, very well-organised holiday and - other than the issues with the levels of difficulty on the walks - it was a faultless adventure from Inntravel. I have recommended you to many people since our trip last year and will do so again after this lovely few days.

Nice, scenic and interesting routes. Good accommodation and food - recommended restaurants in Begur were very good. Taxis prompt and of a good standard.

A stunning walk along the coastal path - quite uneven at times and you need a head for heights!  But the scenery was worth it all.  It was quiet for us in April; I would imagine it could be quite busy later in the year.  Having never done a walking holiday before; I found it just the right length with a warm welcome from the hotels at the end of our day. 

We really loved the two hotels we stayed in on this break. Although they were quite different in style (one contemporary and the other eclectic and quirky), we enjoyed great food, really helpful service and a relaxed atmopshere.

We really enjoyed the Botanical Gardens and the views afforded from the beautiful location. Another highlight was Cala Pedrosa - we will have to come back when the bar is open next time! Begur, with its beautiful colonial houses and 360' views from the castle, was also a highlight.

Second Inntravel holiday we've been on - we've enjoyed both immensely!

It was good to have alternative routes suggested to be able to increase or reduce the distances.   The notes were mostly very accurate and we especially enjoyed the coastal walking with wonderful views and good paths as well as the fine Botanic Garden - a bonus on the first day when going on to walk inland. Both towns that we stayed in - Calella and Begur - were delightful and so different in character.  The hotels reflected this.

Such beautiful scenery and weather and a pleasing variety of paths and trails. Just enough walking to fill the day and justify a slap up meal with wine afterwards. Tip - walk on to Sa Tuna on day three, much prettier location. For an extra 15 mins it’s well worth it. 

Inntravel worked very closely and efficiently with us to plan a multi-leg trip that included two separate walks. Everything unfolded as planned and ran very smoothly making the trip relaxing but exciting in a good way. Never had to worry about the details, Inntravel had everything under control. 

Thank you Inntravel!! Every single aspect of this holiday was perfectly put together - the accommodation superb and welcoming and the good at each hotel the best - the walking routes were a perfect mix of landscapes with excellent guidance and local insights making the walk more memorable. I would highly recommend Inntravel to anyone wanting a unique holiday experience whuch also allows plenty of time to do your own thing too.  

Excellent walking holiday I would recomend to any one with a moderate level of fitness. Knowledge of Barcelona seemed out of date.

INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers enjoyed our shorter version of the Taste of Catalan Coast walking holiday combined with a stay at the Hotel Colón in Barcelona.

We thoroughly enjoyed the walking routes along the coastal paths taking in the picturesque little fishing villages, we really felt like we were off the beaten track. Even so, restuarants for coffee stops and lunch came at just the right time. The views and scenery were spectacular, we went 'off peak' and although the weather was mixed it didn't deter from the holiday, apparently it does get very busy in this region in the school summer holidays.

We had an amazing view over the sea and town from our room in Hotel Sant Roc. The owners at Hotel Aiguaclara were very hospitable and welcoming, we ate in the hotel on the Friday night, the food was delicious and the evening followed with dancing.

Truly amazing when the weather is good (which it was for us). Spectacular views along the coast in the high spots where you can plainly see the French Pyrenees in the distance, beaches and the aquamarine water below. Lovely little beach/fishing towns on the coast. Some parts were a little scrambly for my 83 year old mother, but she made it! We all had such a wonderful time, great food and accommodation, swimming and sun. Loved the walk as well!

5 stars!

Stunning walking along the coast: pine trees, blue sea, hot sun in the daytime in late October.  Can't recommend it highly enough.

The highlight to me was the sheer beauty of the seaside and how dramatically the hotels and villages spill down the cliffside to the sea. And being able to see and hear the sea from my room at Sant Roc was truly a bonus... and it was especially great to spend two nights there. It was the kind of restful holiday I needed and I very much appreciate Inntravel's flexibility and help, especially when I was so last minute in deciding to do this holiday. Finally, I don't know if this was intentional or not, but at both Hotel Ancora and Sant Roc my room was quite close to the lift and I appreciated that-- I could save my steps for walking around the villages, rather than for a long hallway in a hotel. Hotel Hostalillo is the least accessible of the three. My room was one of the farthest away from the lift. And the lift does not go down to the restaurant level, so that meant there was a set of marble stairs to negotiate at breakfast and for dinner.  

We had a wonderful walking trip in Catalonia, helped by glorious weather. The walks were well-chosen, with really clear directions, and the detailed map enabled us to explore other walks too. The coastal path (GR 92) was just right for us - spectacular views, and some challenging sections too! The hotels were all good, food was varied and delicious, and overall, very good value. We very rarely have our holidays 'organised' for us, but we'll certainly use Inntravel again. Highly recommended.

We took this short break because we had enjoyed the full-length holiday in the same location two years previously.  The short break included all the best bits of the previous holiday and we found it better to finish the walk in Tamariu (rather than continue to Aiguablava as we had on the full-length holiday).  The walk to Tamariu was a better length and we preferred the hotel there to the one at Aiguablava.  Last time we extended the holiday with a night at Mas de Torrent.  A sister hotel (El Far) has now opened next to the San Sebastian lighthouse.  It looked fabulous and we wondered if it could be incorported into the holiday or suggested as an optional addition.  All in all, we enjoyed every moment of the holiday and would love to do it (or something similar) again. 

The route had breathtaking views. The instructions were excellent and easy to follow. 

A great holiday and we will return to this beautiful part of the world. Inntravel make everything easy and have great suppliers along the coast. Thank you. 

As ever first rate documentation. Only disappointment was the description of the supposedly remote beach on the first day only accessible from this path. In reality it was near a built up area and therefore packed with people and the sea full of debris! Can't change that but would have been better to be more honest with the write up

We very much enjoyed walking along the Catalan coast after several weeks inland. The Mediterranean was brilliantly clear, the cliffs were spectacular and the coastal villages very attractive, especially La Fosca and Calella de Palafrugell. The gardens at Cap Roig were lovely (and we were pleased to see many healthy "exotic" NZ plants)! The inland walk to Palafrugell was not quite so spectacular but was very pleasant easy walking through open and wooded countryside. The food at all of the hotels was delicious. We spent a night in Girona at the end of our walk, and loved it. There was a festival on that weekend (Temps de Flors) with spring flower-themed decorations everywhere, and music including a free open air A Cappella concert in the evening. Found a small bar (Bar 12) with delicious vegan food and more music in the street outside, which was a perfect finish to our too-short time in the city.

Our first holiday with Inntravel and we enjoyed the whole experience and we will be more than happy to book another holiday with you in the future.

Tip: on Mondays Palafrugell is closed other than the cafes, including the Patisseria Serra that Inntravel recommend!!

Beautiful coast.

This was our first trip with Inntravel and it will not be our last. We are in the United States and communication through email and once through telephone was exceptional. Staff always responded and even supplied our materials early since we were going to Europe much sooner than our Inntravel trip began. The route notes were precise and the views along the coast are spectacular. We had good fortune to have sunny skies throughout our trip. Hotels were lovely and staff always helpful. We added an additional hike based on a Hotel Ancora staff recommendation. Scenery was spectacular and the water the color of sapphires. Truly enjoyed this holiday and will do another soon.  

Que m'agradava molt! (We liked it very much!)

We were impressed by the beauty of both the coast and the countryside. We were amazed that the area was so unspoilt with no high rise buildings to mar the landscape. In your notes you said that walking sandals would be adequate. I was wearing lightweight walking boots which were perfect. As many of the paths were stony, if I had been wearing sandals, I would have been having to stop every few minutes to empty out the grit.