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Discover Calella: A Catalan Coast Walking Holiday

The Costa Brava’s pine-fringed coves & medieval villages
The variety | Walk along the coast and across the bucolic plain that lies behind it.
No fixed itinerary | Make your days your own. Swim in coves, linger in medieval villages.
Wines of Empordà | Enjoy an included tour and tasting at a family-run vineyard.
Your choice of stay | Idyllic locations with ample spaces to unwind.
Catalan cuisine | An abundance of great restaurants, including at your hotel.
What is included
  • 7 nights
  • 2 dinners*
    7 breakfasts
    *Depending on choice of hotel
  • route notes
  • GPS navigation
  • wine-tasting (and outward transfer)
  • Discover Calella: A Catalan Coast Walking Holiday
    The Costa Brava’s pine-fringed coves & medieval villages
  • A taste of the Catalan coast
  • Along the Catalan coast
  • Begur
  • Aerial view of Begur
  • Coastal path from Calella to Llafranc
  • Taste of the local food
  • Pals
  • Sandy beaches
  • Sa Tuna
What is included
  • 7 nights
  • 2 dinners*
    7 breakfasts
    *Depending on choice of hotel
  • route notes
  • GPS navigation
  • wine-tasting (and outward transfer)

Holiday information

A walking holiday in northern Catalonia

Whether you’re considering your first self-guided walking holiday or simply looking for easy-to-moderate walking near the sea, a week in the attractive, whitewashed fishing village of Calella de Palafrugell on the Costa Brava is an ideal choice.

Characterised by secluded coves, sandy beaches, and rocky, pine-clad promontories (Costa Brava translates as Wild Coast), this area was once a haven for smugglers. Nowadays it’s Catalonia’s quietest coastline and the paths used by anti-smuggling patrols have taken on a new lease of life as scenic walking trails.
While you could spend all your time by the sea, combining walking with snorkelling, boat trips, or leisurely seafood lunches – the abundance of first-rate produce is one reason why Catalan cuisine is considered one of the best in Spain – to do so would be to miss out on the other side to this alluring region.

Just behind the coast stretches a fertile plain, framed to the north by the foothills of the Pyrenees and dotted with medieval villages of cobbled streets and pretty squares, still guarded by what remains of their watch towers and defensive walls.

Fittingly for a holiday on which the emphasis is squarely on relaxing and recharging, you stay at either the Hotel Alga or Hotel Sant Roc, both wonderful hotels with lovely facilities and spots to unwind.

 "Calella is the perfect base to relax, recharge and explore. I’ve never been to Catalonia before but as soon as I arrived, I felt relaxed. From the small bustle and charm of the medieval villages in the countryside - Pals was my personal favourite - to the sound of the ocean waves as you walk the coastline. Not to mention the wine from Mas Geli winery (included in our holiday)!"

- Amber Wilkinson


Itinerary

The key to Inntravel holidays is flexibility. You can start on the day of your choice, and are free to add extra nights. There’s no fixed itinerary, so take your pick of our suggested walking routes as the mood takes you.
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  • Walking in Catalonia
    Our suggested walks explore both the coast and the interior, often on waymarked trails. Several routes start from Calella itself, but others start and finish in other villages which can easily be reached by inexpensive bus (pay locally).
    Peratallada
  • Choice of routes: 5km to 11.5km
    Botanical Gardens: 5km, 2hrs; ascent/descent 195m
    This leisurely walk from Calella to the botanical gardens at Cap Roig is the perfect warm-up walk with which to start your holiday. You may even have time to fit it in on your day of travel, if you arrive early enough in Calella. After taking time to visit the gardens, you follow the same route back, with sea views and plenty of opportunities to stop for refreshments en route.

    Palafrugell circuit: 11.5km, 4.5hrs; ascent/descent 205m; longer option: 15km, 5.5hrs
    Follow our interesting and varied inland circuit from Calella to the town of Palafrugell with its lively market (closed Mondays). Part of the route follows a vía verde – a disused railway now used by walkers and cyclists.

    Llafranc circuit: 7.5km, 3hrs; ascent/descent 270m
    Follow the well-waymarked coastal path from Calella to Llafranc. For far-reaching views, continue beyond Llafranc up to the lighthouse on the headland before returning to Calella.
    North of Calella - Llafranc
    Botanical Gardens: 5km
    Palafrugell circuit: 15km
    Llafranc circuit: 7.5km
  • Choice of routes: 9km to 12.5km
    Medieval Peratallada: 11.5km, 4hrs; ascent/descent 100m
    This leisurely route explores some of the beautiful medieval villages that pepper the interior, from Peratallada – whose characterful plaças are home to a wide variety of tempting restaurants – to tranquil Canapost and ancient Palau-sator, originally settled by the Romans.

    The Begur headland: 7km, 3hrs; ascent/descent 350m; longer option: 9km, 4hrs
    Head down to the coast at Cap Begur, taking in the pretty seaside village of Sa Tuna and the beautiful bay of Cala d’Aiguafreda.

    Pals to Begur: 12km, 4.5hrs; ascent 260m, descent 95m
    We arrange a transfer to Pals in the morning, giving you a couple of hours to explore this small medieval town before walking to nearby Mas Geli, a family-run vineyard that produces delicious organic DO Empordà wines and boasts views over the plain towards the Pyrenees. As well as a tour (in English) and a tasting, we also include a light lunch Afterwards, you meander south-eastwards to handsome Begur, from where you can take a bus back to Calella.

    Bays & coves: 10km, 4hrs; ascent 345m, descent 495m. Longer option via Aiguablava: 12.5km, 5hrs; ascent 435m, descent 585m
    Be sure to take your swimsuit and towel with you, as this enjoyable walk features some delightful swimming spots, namely the small bay of Tamariu, which is framed by pine-clad hills and the pink rocks typical of the area; Cala Pedrosa, a quiet cove that is only accessible on foot or by boat; and, if you opt for the longer route, alluring Aiguablava.
    Begur
    Medieval Peratallada: 11.5km
    The Begur headland: 9km
    Pals to Begur: 12km
    Bays and coves: 10km
  • Medieval villages & time by the sea
    Begur, Pals, Peratallada & Palafrugell
    Many of the villages that feature on our suggested walking routes are well worth exploring in their own right. Begur, Pals and Peratallada all boast a castle or the remains of fortifications; Begur’s crumbling 16th-century fortress commands 360-degree views over the sea and interior. Peratallada is a foodie village, with some excellent eateries and artisan shops. For something different, visit Palafrugell’s cork museum to learn more about this once-important local industry.

    Girona
    This little-known gem of a city is 90 minutes away by bus. Walk along its superbly preserved walls, wander through the labyrinthine Jewish Quarter, and take a stroll along the banks of the River Onyar, which are lined with houses painted in various shades of ochre and terracotta.

    Other activities
    Of course, being on the coast means that you can also make the most of the sea: go snorkelling, take a boat trip, or simply relax in one of the many inviting coves.

Accommodation

We offer a choice of two different hotels in Calella.

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  • 7 nights: 01 April 2026 - 30 June 2026, 01 September 2026 - 31 October 2026, 01 April 2027 - 30 June 2027 & 01 September 2027 - 31 October 2027

    Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price *
    1 - 30 Apr 2027 From £940
    1 - 31 May 2027 From £836
    1 - 30 Jun 2027 From £1481
    1 - 30 Sep 2027 From £1401

    * Final price is subject to change due to the customisable nature of our holidays and is dependent on accommodation availability for the dates selected. We will contact you to confirm the final price. Single supplements are applicable on many of our holidays. Please contact us for full details.

    Includes accommodation, meals and services integral to the holiday as described, plus walking notes, but no travel from the UK, nor any connecting travel from the airport unless stated below.

    Book your flights through us and we'll find the best route and times to suit you. Please contact us to find out more about our flight booking service. We can also book connecting travel - see below.

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FAQs

If you have any questions relating to this or any other Inntravel holiday, our friendly travel experts will be happy to help. You might also find our General FAQs section helpful.
  • Yes, prior to going on holiday you will be able to download GPX tracks so that you can follow your route on your smartphone or dedicated GPS device if you wish. It’s entirely up to you whether or not you use them – our detailed, step-by-step route notes remain the principal means of guiding you from A to B – but we provide them as a secondary means of navigation for additional reassurance when walking.
  • We can book a wide range of routes from the UK with a variety of airlines. As well as being more convenient for you to book all elements of your holiday together, it also means that we’ll accept liability for your travel arrangements, so if things go wrong, such as the airline going bust, we’ll make suitable alternative arrangements for you. The fee for this service is £35 per person (£15 for children aged 2-11). More information on flights >
  • We can’t book flights that originate outside the UK, but if you wanted to book your own flights to London (or elsewhere in the UK), we can make all onward travel arrangements (including flights) from there. Alternatively, if you are booking your own flights to an airport in continental Europe that’s appropriate for your holiday, we can book onward rail travel and/or taxis. More information about how we can tailor holidays for customers outside the UK >
  • Since our holidays are self-guided, we recommend calling us for a chat about your plans before making a booking, especially if it’s the first time you’ve booked with us.
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    Many insurers offer travel insurance (you can find details on our insurance page of a policy that you may like to consider if you are a UK resident), but you do need to make sure that you’re covered for medical emergencies – including falling ill with Covid-19 while on holiday – and repatriation. We also recommend that you are covered for other eventualities, such as cancellation and loss of luggage and passports.

    When you purchase a policy, be sure to check that it covers the activities you'll be doing on holiday and that it is adequate for your own individual needs.
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    Current information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice for UK citizens can be found through the Travel Health Pro website. You must make sure you have adequate insurance cover for illness, accidents and repatriation (see the insurance question). You should also apply for a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) if your EHIC has expired (if you have a still-valid EHIC, you can use this until it expires).
  • (Castilian) Spanish is one of several official languages; Catalan, Basque and Gallego have equal status in Catalonia, the Basque Country and Galicia, respectively. The currency is the Euro. Spanish time is GMT/UTC + 1. It uses Daylight Saving Time, so in summer is on BST + 1.
  • For information on the practicalities of travel now that the UK is no longer part of the European Union, visit www.gov.uk/visit-eu-switzerland-norway-iceland-liechtenstein.
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    If you live outside the UK, see our essential travel information page for a list of relevant websites.
  • You are the best judge of your child’s/children’s capabilities. We are happy to take bookings for families of older children/teenagers if they walk regularly, love the outdoors and are comfortable with the distances and ascent/descent involved. Please note that the bedrooms at most of the accommodation we use will normally only sleep a maximum of 3 people, and sometimes only 2.
Discover Calella: A Catalan Coast Walking Holiday
7 nights
Discover Calella: A Catalan Coast Walking Holiday
7 nights
Single-centre walking, no car
Grade: Flexible: easy & easy-to-moderate options
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