Along the Catalan Coast

This was our first Inntravel holiday so we weren't sure what to expect.  It was harder than we thought and some parts very very challenging but we coped and found it hugely satisfying (and sometimes amusing!) to reflect on what we'd achieved each day. We will definitely repeat the experience - perhaps in Italy next year??

The coastline was very beautiful but the notes needed a bit of updating. Unfortunately the beach was closed in Llafranc on the day we were there because the Council were resurfacing it, which was noisy and inconvenient. 

A wonderful holiday along a beautiful coastline. Relaxing hotels and delicious food.Distances easily managed by two octogenarians !

Even at the end of the season we could find delicious Tapas meals and Cava to enhance the enjoyment of each location. Personally, having downloaded the digital routes into the Osmand app on my phone, I never felt in danger of going badly off the routes mapped out.

I loved the walking around Llafranc, especialy the route to Palafrugell, it was on good tracks, and even an old railway line. Palafrugell, is a nice town, and not touristy. The square there, with its many cafes, is a delight. 

Hotel Terramar, has a great location, and its worth getting a sea view room.

Hotel Ancora, is simple, but there is a lovely bar at nearby La Fosca,for evening drinks, right by the beach.

Hotel Aigua Blava, has good staff. Its location is lovely. There is a very small bar, on the harbour, for lovely drinks before dinner.

We arranged our own taxi from Barcelona to S'Agaro. Inntravels suggestion was to catch 2 trains, and a taxi. This option, was much more expensive than our one taxi journey(booked with hoppa).

Yet another fine package from Inntravel, who we have used regularly since 2011 and wull be back!

Idyllic walking along a beautiful coastline, with excellent hotels.

This route is perfect for us as we enjoy both walking and outdoor swimming. There are many stunning coves along the way and plenty of time to enjoy the lovely Mediterranean Sea.

If you are looking for a coastal walk with hopefully good weather, lovely hotels and opportunities to swim on the way, then this is the holiday for you.  However be aware that the paths are often very busy (especially at the start of the holiday) and if you are looking for the isolation of some Inntravel holidays then you may be better looking at an alternative.  The walk was well within our capabilities - normally do Grade 2 Inntravel holidays but be aware that there are a lot of steps on some days and I feel that some people might struggle - this is a more a Grade 1-2 holiday.  The hotels without exception were lovely.  Particularly loved the Hotel Sant Roc and Hotel Aigua Blava for the views of the sea.  Do not miss the gardens of Cap Roig - we went on the way from La Fosca to Calella and must have spent at least 3 hours there. Lovely food all week and sunshine apart from rain on the last evening when we had finished our final walk.  There were more than a few other couples doing the same holiday as us and as the week progressed it was lovely to meet up for drinks and get to know our fellow Inntravellers better. 

Overall, this was a fabulous holiday. The walking was quite challenging in parts because some stretches of the route are quite badly eroded, but the scenery is worth it, simply gorgeous. The highlight for me was the botanic gardens at Cap Roig which are beautiful, and there's an amazing collection of modern large sculptures scattered throughout too. All the hotels were very good, and I ate incredibly well. A standout was the restaurant Margarita in Calella - book ahead if you can - fabulous food and wine, right on the seafront. I added on the stay in Girona, which is a fascinating city - if you're interested in architecture, book the tour of the Maso House, modified by a contemporary of Gaudi. The only less-than-good experience was the Hotel Historic in Girona, which is in a great location but in my view offers a 3* experience, not 4* and not good value for money.

Really excellent holiday, beautiful part of Spain combining walking with a swim every day. First days walking is a bit of a slog but after that it was delightful. Our favourite was staying at Hotel Sant Roc, we didn't eat there as so much choice in the town. All those recommended in guide notes were excellent particularly Calau for tapas. Our last days walking from Aiguablava we had a taxi to Begur and then walked the round trip to Sa Tuna. The walk was varied, a bit boring on way down but beautiful return trip through woods and again lovely views and coast line. We travelled by train to Girona, spending a night in París on the outward journey and 2nights in Girona before travelling back in one day. All ran smoothly. 

Nicely judged distances the shortest walk on day 4 ( Calella to Llafranc) we extended by retracing our steps to the botanical gardens above Calella then resuming the days walking. This made for a balanced day's walking.

This was our third walking holiday with Inntravel and was by far our favourite. There are no taxi transfers to get you in the right place for the next walk and it was a huge sense of accomplishment to do the whole week on foot. We were blessed with perfect weather and swam every day in the beautifully clear and warm Mediterranean. Most of the larger beaches have facilities for changing and eating! The walking was interesting and varied with some of the best views you'll see. Our Day 1 walk was a Saturday and hence there were a lot of locals using the coastal path making it quite busy in places. Day 3 walk from Hotel Sant Roc was a bit more stretching than anticipated: By the time you've walked round the botanical gardens and headed out to Palafrugell and back it's quite a long walk. Also note that unless you venture into Palafrugell there are no opportunities to eat, drink or buy water/provisions en route. Day 5 is a solid Grade 2.. steep and rocky sections along the way. The hotels are varied but interestingly we had the best welcome at the simplest and a very good dinner (Hotel Ancora.) The Hotel Aiguablava is an absolute treat... what a fabulous end to a holiday.

A particular highlight was the Botanic Gardens visit at Cap Roig. We walked there the day after arrival rather than incorporate in a longer walk and enjoyed a couple of hours there. Stunning views. 
Llafranc was great for swimming in the sea just across from hotel. We loved having sea views from all the coastal hotels. Some of the on line hotel reviews caused us some disquiet  but we had no problem with any of our rooms. The Terramar gave us a kettle for our room which I was thrilled about! Brits love a cup of tea ☺️. 

As a walking holiday, the route from S'Agaro to Aiguablava has many delightful stretches and follows the GR92 long distance route.  Although graded as a Grade 1 walk, this route has some harder sections, including some steep, twisty descents and climbs. A walking pole can provide extra stability, especially on steep, twisty descents.  Walking this route becomes markedly less enjoyable in temperatures over 28 degrees Centigrade or so, therefore April-May and October might be ideal months for this holiday.  Take great care where the path reaches the southern end of Tamariu beach where you may be wading in the sea up to your knees or rock climbing.  

The highlights of our holiday were the Hotel Sant Roc and the charming town of Calella, swimming in the sea at Calella and Aiguablava, and our 3 days add-on in Barcelona.  The taxi and train transfers organised by Inntravel worked faultlessly.  We recommend using a taxi rather than the Metro from Barcelona airport to Barcelona Sants train station, an add-on in Barcelona and taking a bus tour around the city. 

The main holidays are both excellent. The first hotel on the Costa brave walk should be reviewed. Good food, but its a very ordinary property in an odd location. for example the aircond in our room didn't work. Marseille is rea a pretty horrible place and should be deleted from the list.,

We had a wonderful holiday and felt very looked after. The notes were excellent, the hotels top notch and a good balance of walking options. 

The scenery was fabulous and so varied from day to day. Even in June the coves and resorts were fairly quiet. The long walk up to San Sebastian lighthouse was worthwhile for the views and the lovely cafe/restaurant. Look out for the slight detour to look at the small dolmen along the way. Be aware that there's a slight overlap of the route when heading for Aiguablava the next day. We were delighted to find the cafe open at Cala Pedrosa and enjoyed a coffee with the bay to ourselves. The climb out was a bit precarious, but worth it for the scenery. Despite the long and uninteresting route to Begur, the old town was worth a visit with the old castle and the Indies houses. Found Xela, a nice bar for lunch.

Very enjoyable experience, beautiful hotels, no issues really. 

The Costa Brava is a beautiful and largely unspoilt bit of coast line, the route is well chosen and varied with many unexpected points of interest - from the 1930's glamour of S'Agaro to the unspoilt fishing villages en-route to Palamos and the charm of Girona. We booked an extra day to look around S'Agaro and it was well worth it.

Stunningly beautiful walk along the Costa Brava. Included a huge amount of steps and some tunnels but a lot of it easy walking. 1 very long strenuous day. It worked well as we had a mixed ability walking group and the ones who didn't want to do so much walking stayed put in a couple of places and relaxed. The last hotel at Aigua Blava was fabulous! Altogether a huge success. We loved Calella and Llafranc especially for the beaches and restaurants. We loved the food everywhere. Many thanks Inntravel. 

A very enjoyable 'shoulder' period holiday, with beautiful views, great and varied hotels, and fantastic food. 

We were surprised how quiet the Costa Brava was (end of May); some of the beaches were empty. The beach at El Golfet in Calella was exceptionally pretty and at 10 o' clock in the morning we had the beach to ourselves. Really enjoyed the Botanical Gardens in Calella too. The hotels were all very interesting, the Aiguablava Hotel a definite favourite.

Loved the self paced holiday much better than the group ones we had done in the past. Very much liked that we could do it at our own speed and timetable. We're looking forward to doing more of the coastal walks as the countryside was beautiful, the route not too challenging, and the heat bearable.

Our overall experience with Inntravel from start to finish was first class. The holiday itself was as described and not only met but exceeded our expectations. The walks allowed you to travel at a comfortable pace, with excellent opportunities for a rest (and beer!). The Aigua Blava was a highlight to end on and would recommend an extra night. We would also recommend an extra night at the Sant Roc in the middle of the holiday as there is plenty to explore and a good circular route. It was our first Inntravel holiday and we will definitely be booking again.

We've done several walks with Inntravel and this one was one of the best with spectacular scenery along the whole route of the Costa Brava. The trail was good with many, many steps up and down and well described in the notes. We loved the people tunnels along the way. Each cove and beach were unique. It was too cold for swimming in May but we enjoyed just putting our feet in the water in some of the spots.   

This was an extremely enjoyable holiday with a great balance of active days followed by luxurious hotels with delicious food. The holiday went extremely smoothly and everyone we encountered was friendly and welcoming. The route is beautiful with stunning scenery and well paced stops along the way.

Personal highlights include the Botanical Gardens at Calella which are really worth a visit, the views from the San Sebastia lighthouse, the natural beauty of the coastline, the Sant Roc and Aigua Blava stand out as great hotels. I wish I had brought my snorkelling gear! I would have liked to have spent a night in Tamariu. Worth downloading the GPX files for backup, though most of the route is easy to follow often with little need to follow the given notes.

Easy walking (although long climb out of Llafranc, and some steep sections downhill on that day), beautiful hotels, gorgeous coastline.

In early October, the temperature was just right for walking, but it's the end of the season - S'Agaro was closing down and the choice of eateries was reduced, and this was similar on the promenade sections to Palamos where there were lots of cafes/shops/bars closed.

The view of the sunrise from our bedroom at the Sant Roc Hotel will be an abiding memory. All the hotels and food were excellent. Walking the badly degraded coast path in high heat is a bit of slog, particularly on the first day, but the views are absolutely worth it. Although it was October, it was a bit hot for walking this year, so make sure you top up with lots of water before you set off - there are very few shops anywhere along the route where you can buy water. None of the hotels objected to you filling your water bottles at breakfast. There is a lot of mention in notes about restaurants for lunch, but after substantial breakfasts and with an evening meal to come who needs a lunch stop! Be warned, many of the establishments mentioned in the notes won't serve you with just drinks. The only patisserie we found was in Llafranc.

The first day's walk is one of the longest but has so many stunning coves, beaches and views along the way. This coastline is particularly beautiful. We found the best hotel to be Hotel Terramar & the most beautiful hotel of all the Hotel Aigua Blava.

We were a group of six seasoned walkers and loved every aspect of this Inntravel trip - impeccable organisation and trip notes and maps, charming hotels with beautiful beaches nearby, very good half board dinners and, of course, truly memorable walking with good variety and reasonable exertion.

We were 2 couples in our 70's, friends for 50+ years, on our first Inntravel trip. It exceeded our expectations. In fact one of us said he thought it was the best vacation he's ever taken! The walking route along the gorgeous Mediterranean coast of Spain was beautiful and varied, with many beaches and coves along the way to stop and swim.  We actually ended up saving most of our swim time for after our arrival at the day's end hotel or for our layover days.  We spent 2 nights each at Hotel San Roc, Hotel Terramar and Hotel Aigua Blava - the most luxurious of them all. But all the accomodations were great, although as others have noted, Hotel Ancora much more basic. We were blessed with perfect weather (our trip was Sept. 28-Oct. 8 nights, including our 2 night Girona add-on) with temperatures in the mid 70's most days and sunny, clear skies. On arrival day at Hotel S'Agaro we opted to eat dinner at a small, family run place along the beach and had a delicious meal.  Day 1's walk from there was the longest and for that reason may be challenging for some, but fairly easy walking.  Calella (days 2-3, Hotel San Roc) was bustling with crowded beaches even at season's end.  We have given Inntravel feedback that Hotel San Roc has a policy of charging Inntravel customers extra to dine on their lovely terrace, which we paid after being disappointed to be seated in a stuffy indoor dining area the first night. Thank you Inntravel for reimbursing us for this extra charge; we hope the hotel will change this policy. We enjoyed the town of Llafranc a bit more than Calella for the relatively more quiet town and beach and the hotel Terramar was lovely. Day 5 from Llafranc to Aigublava, purported to be perhaps more appropriately Grade 2, was actually my favorite for the variety of coast and forest and ups and downs. And I was glad to have my poles. We stopped for lunch in Tamariu and had a wonderful swim to cool off and break up the day. The restauarnts recommended by Inntravel there were all closed but found plenty to choose from along the waterfront. Hotel Aigua Blava is beautiful. Be sure to make advance reservations to dine on their terrace (no extra charge but apparently they book up). The food was spectacular and plentiful - we thought it was too much food!  We loved this trip so much we're already poring over Inntravel's website to find our next adventure.  

At times (day 1) the notes seemed hard to follow (and with poorer Spanish maps - don't they do 1/25,000 maps) it was sometimes difficult to work out how far along the route we had come. The arrangements (apart from Mayebus) worked smoothly (as always), your choice of hotels were (again as always) good - some excellent ones on this holiday.

A perfect way to experience the scenery, cuisine and hospitality of this wonderful part of Spain. 

A really lovely walk, beautiful seaside resorts, gorgeous weather, and charming accommodation. We have used Inntravel several times and have not been disappointed.

This was a most enjoyable holiday! The easy walking left time for swimming in several of the lovely beaches we came to, making it a different sort of experience from our usual Inntravel holday in the mountains! Between the towns with their highly developed long beaches, the coastline is most attractive.

We really enjoyed every aspect of this walk. The walk from Pallafrugell to Llafranc is very short but it was nice to have this day at the beach. It was lovely to see all the different places and stay in a veriety of hotels. Our favourite hotels although they were all nice were the Sant Roc and the Aigua Blava. We would advise always taking your walking notes each day although the red and white lines found on trees walls etc are a great help.

This was our first coastal walk. The walking was not as exciting as other inland walking holidays we have done, but it was very pleasant & enjoyable & we took the chance to swim in the sea every day which was what we wanted from a coastal walk. 

Lovely experience. Will definitely rebook with Inntravel. The 3 star hotel in La Fosca was a bit basic to be honest but very friendly, other hotels superb. No maps and did get lost a couple of times. Instructions for last day need updating as some signs removed and other changes to the route. Generally marvellous.

So many highlights. A beautiful coastline with lovely hotels. Great walking along good paths. 

A great walking tour with very nice hotels and good food. We were glad we had an extra night in Llafranc - Calella de Palafrugell and Llafranc are close together and charming. We picked up local maps at a Tourist Office that we found helpful to supplement the big Inntravel map. Most of the people in the hotel restaurants are on holiday, and although men's attire at dinner, shorts and t-shirts or short-sleeved shirts, is similar to hiking clothes, women generally wear sundresses or pants with nice tops; we ended up buying a linen blouse in Calella to look dressier.

The walks were ideal for us, in parts challenging, but with good variety, stunning scenery and the tougher days were gave us a sense of satisfaction to complete. 

Fabulous holiday with amazing varied hotels. We are very glad we upgraded some rooms to ensure sea view and terrace/veranda to enjoy the amazing scenery. Walking level was just right and as described with different scenery across the week and some great swimming / coffee spots. 

Our first, but certainly not our last Inntravel holiday. Information and walking notes provided were brilliant. Already planning our next Inntravel holiday.

The highlights were undoubtedly the numerous little coves along the route and the stunning views from the coastal path.

The La Fosca and Aiguablava resorts had no bars , shops or restaurants other than the hotel this made stocking up with water for the next days walk a bit problematic and we like a bit of a stroll pre or post dinner which wasn't an option at these 2 resorts.

The botanical gardens at Calella were a pleasant surprise and well worth a visit.

We found the whole area quieter than we would have expected in June, it was like the season had not really got fully underway but that wasn't necessarily a bad thing as there was plenty of room on the beaches

The choice of hotels was excellent they were all very good .

This is a highly enjoyable holiday, along fine unspoiled stretches of the Costa Brava, with good hotels. Being able to swim in unspoiled coves en route was very special, as was hearing nightingales behind the beach in the wood at Platja Castell (and on other walks as well). 

We would recommend the smart El Far restaurant in Llafranc to eat, and Calau tapas in Calella - get to the latter early, the queues are long! Worth it!  We also had an excellent lobster and rice on the terrace at Hotel San Roc. Go a la carte at Aiguablava Hotel to get better fresher food. 

Walking poles are a help on Day 5 where some of the path is eroded. There can be jellyfish so goggles are useful to spot them.

The beauty of the Costa Brava was the one thing we loved to see. The visit to Barcelona was not to our expectations. You should find a way to enhance this. I suggest you make suggestions on how to achieve this. 

The upgrades on rooms in most hotels which we booked weren't up to standard. Hotel Colon room was too basic. At £310 per night it wasnt worth it. 

A wonderful relaxing week. Calella & Sant Roc was a real favourite. 

The travel, transfers, hotels, and included meals were as expected and were of high quality.  The easy to follow detailed walking and touring instructions were much appreciated and made for a stress free experience.  Many of our hotel rooms had fantastic views.  The included meals were delicious and added to the overall ease and enjoyment of the trip.  Booking the trip was not as efficient as would be expected.  While we will definitely travel through Inntravel again, we will request to be paired with a one travel agent next time to help the booking process to be more efficient and accurate.

The coastal scenery with its picturesque coves and beaches was delightful.

We visited the Cap Roig botanical gardens on day 2. We were there for over 2 hours and still had plenty of time to go to El Golfet. I think we wouldn't have had enough time the next day to go to the gardens and do the walk. On the subject of El Golfet, we weren't as impressed by it as you were! It was the only beach which had rubbish in/on it.

This entire trip was a highlight. I can't say enough good things about the whole experience with Inntravel. We felt so well taken care of, with lovely accommodations, food, detailed hike notes, etc. I made a suggestion about the restaurants at the San Sebastian light house, a delightful Japanese style restaurant called Far Nomo. One highlight that really stood out was your suggestion to visit the Botanical Gardens at Cap Roig. We spent hours there. The hotels exceeded our expectations, with each room having a pretty view and terrace. And the hiking routes revealed one more stunning coastal scene after another. Even our one washed out, thunderstormy morning turned into a beautiful day!  We are already studying your website to choose our next trip  A thousand "thank yous!"

This is a wonderful holiday. Spectacular coastline, wonderful walking, outstanding hotel and absolutley amazing food all along the way. We would really recommend this holiday. For us, Calella was a particular highlight but really there were no low points except that the holiday had to come to a end.

If you do the optional walk around Begur would recommend a taxi from hotel to Begur both ways and then back in time to enjoy the amazing hotel facilities and beach. On the last day the extra 3km to Sa Tuna really worthwhile, a lovely bay and great restaurants. Beetroot Gazpacho with olive oil icec cream and fish tapas -  yum.

I was very glad to have my sturdy hiking boots and hiking sticks. If I had been wearing "hiking sandals" I would have been very unhappy. Although the route is spectacular and I was glad to do it, there were some exceptionally difficult sections that were steep, rocky and eroded. Several times I had to get down on my bottom to safely negotiate the section. i Would suggest bringing a nicer set of clothes for the dinners as some of the hotels were fancy (I just felt more comfortable being a bit dressed up). It did rain but never very heavily so a good rain coat was essential but rain pants not necessary. This was my first trip with Inntravel and I absolutely loved it and will be back for more. The hotel and food quality was excellent, views fantastic, beaches so lovely. All the accommodations had nice balconies which really added to the enjoyment. 

This section of the Catalan Coast is a wonderful mix of rocky coves and sandy beaches, there are new delights around every corner. We arrived each day in perfect time for a late lunch and the included evening meals were excellent, there was never a need to upgrade to the a la carte, the set menu provided plenty of choice. Well done to all the hotel kitchens.

The walking along the Costa Brava coast was much more beautiful that we expected and is highly recommended. Calella, despite its 1970s reputation, proved to be a lovely and quiet town with excellent facilities. Hotel Aiguablava was one of the best I have ever stayed in, top class service, food and views.

Take some goggles (we did) as the Med waters are full of fishes to watch as you swim. Calella was particularly good for that. We ate and drank at a lot of little bars/restaurants along the way and were well treated and welcomed. Catalans are proud of their culture and language, but we felt welcomed even as we spoke English or Castillian Spanish. A lovely holiday.

We were really impressed with the consistently high quality of the hotels and the service from the staff. The Costa Brava was really special with its beautiful coastline and we were very lucky to coincide with a folk concert by Catalan musicians in the hotel.

This was an enjoyable holiday and the walks were not too strenuous. The route details need updating. The last hotel was the best for food and accom. The food in Llafranc was appalling. All the breakfasts were first class. The room in S'Agaro was very cramped. 

We very much enjoyed the walking route, scenery and hotel accommodation and food. We booked quite late and Inntravel were very helpful in making some last minute changes to the usual route for us. We found Inntravel to be one of the most efficient and helpful travel companies we have used. 

Although never far from civilisation we were struck by the unspoilt nature of the coast in this area plus the variety of landscapes we walked through and the wonderful smells from the pine trees and shrubs. We enjoyed the amazing views and stunning turquoise seawater (we are used to the very brown Bristol channel!) Dining on the terrace of the Hotel Aiguablava was very memorable. We would recommend walking along the city walls in Girona for a great overview of the old quarter

INNTRAVEL NOTE: This customer did our walking holiday 'Along the Catalan Coast' in combination with our city break in Girona.

This was our first Inntravel holiday and we were not disappointed. Everything was so well organised and we did not encounter any problems as we moved around. The coastline was very beautiful, the weather was lovely and our hotels were of a good standard. 

We travelled with friends and all agreed the scenery was stunning and the hotels were lovely. We had fun playing mini golf at La Fosca, Hotel Terramar was beautiful and the staff were so friendly as to Hotel Aigua Blava - wow! We have never stayed anywhere with such amazing views. One thing to be aware of for the 'rest day' at Calella de Palafrugell - the Cork Museum and Museum of Contemporary Sculpture in Palafrugell are closed on Mondays. We adapted our route to Llafranc so that we could visit and they were well worth the detour.

When we walked through the small bay of Aiguablava on the way to the final hotel we saw Toc a Mar restaurant, full of people enjoying the view and seafood. We had to return the following day to try it. After a walk back along the coastal path and a play on the beach, we had a delicious bbq fish lunch with chilled white wine, enjoying the April sunshine and beautiful views. Our daughter nearly ate all of the flower pot of ham croquettes, her new favourite food. 

The Costa Brava walk is wonderful.  The scenery along the Cami Ronda is beautiful, and there are so many places to stop and have lunch along the way.  The cuisine is amazing.  The hotels are comfortable and it is so nice to have everything organized so that all you have to do is walk to the next hotel, then have a rest and get ready for dinner.  We enjoyed ourselves so much and look forward to booking another trip with Inntravel.  

This was a fabulous holiday; just right for a break in mid-October. Temperatures were in the mid 20's, skies a little overcast in the mornings but it was sunny most afternoons, with no rain. It was warm enough to enjoy sitting outside to eat and lovely to end the days' walks with a refreshing swim in the sea or hotel pool. 

We chose not to include the optional walks on Days 3 and 6. Instead, on Day 3 we had a long leisurely walk around the beautiful Cap Roig gardens followed by a swim at el Golfet beach, while on Day 6, we explored the pretty virtually traffic-free streets and squares of Begur, where the cafes and tapas bars are great places to relax and people watch. 

On the entire route there was plenty of time to linger and enjoy bird & butterfly spotting. Bird highlights were Firecrests, Serins, Siskins, Crested & Coal Tits, plus an inquisitive Cormorant that swam with us at el Golfet. Butterflies included Wall, Red Admiral, Painted Lady, plus the more exotic Swallowtail, Two-Tailed Pasha and Crimson Speckled Moth. 

The gardens at Cap Roig were delightful, fully deserving a half day visit. The gentle direct walk up the road to the gardens took less than half an hour. On the last day, we followed the directions to/from Begur, spent 3 hours or so in the town (including coffee stop and tapas lunch) and still had plenty of time for a swim at Platja Fondo in the afternoon. 

The restaurant El Far by the lighthouse at San Sebastia was a great place to have lunch on the short Day 4. The €25 set lunch included three beautifully cooked and presented courses, a glass of wine, bread & tomatoes, and water. Excellent value in a great clifftop setting. 

Our favourite hotel was the Terramar in Calella, which was a substitute on our itinerary. It was very friendly, with excellent food, attentive service and luxurious beach towels. 

Overall, many thanks to Inntravel for introducing us to a part of Spain that we previously knew nothing about, which has its own distinct Catalan identity. 

The quality of the hotels you recommended was excellent, and the food was of the highest quality. We did find the day 1 walk lenghty but managable, but we were much fitter at the end of the holiday and took the walks very much in our stride (forgive the pun!). We found the walking notes were very clear and we really cannot fault the holiday... it was fantastic throughout!! We are now looking at next year in a different location.

The coastal walks and views were memorable - walking poles were helpful for the few rocky stretches. Delightful lunches en route were also highlights of this holiday. Don't forget the mosquito repellent!

The scenery on this holiday (excluding day 1) is often very pretty but one should be under no illusion about the scale of existing and ongoing development on this coast. Apartment blocks are being built in every possible location and you rarely escape the sound of builders at work for long. Luckliy at the end of October, most apartments and houses are unoccupied but I would not want to be walking this route at busier times. 

We had a wonderful holiday. Walking in amazing surroundings with a purpose. Loved the fact that we could stop off at an often deserted cove for a swim along the way.

A lovely holiday. Really enjoyed the Botanical gardens at Palafrugell; they are quite beautiful and well worth a visit. We spent two hours there. Found the long walk along boadwalks rather boring. Beautiful coves and beaches with all the hotels outstanding with service, food and wine to match.

We thoroughly enjoyed walking this coast, which also included some much appreciated interesting inland stretches. The hotels were all of a high standard, we particularly liked the friendliness at Hotel Ancora and would have liked to stay two nights to enjoy the beach at La Fosca. We celebrated my 60th birthday at Hotel Llevant in Llafranc which was a real highlight, the food, ambience and service superb (sadly they are closing and relocating). Hotel San Roc was in a scenic elevated position with very good food and service. The gardens, pool and fantastic Seaview room at Hotel Agua Blava provided the perfect end to the holiday - the sea bass was probably the best ever. Apart from a storm on the first night causing some flooded paths and slippery rocks, we had great weather and swam in the sea many times, do go prepared for mosquitos though! Another Inntravel holiday triumph!

Some of the walks along the coast were truly beautiful, even if a lot were 'man made' terraces.  We are glad that the trains worked and provide a realistic alternative to flying in these days when carbon emissions need to be reduced.

Just a good holiday.

This is definitely not a Grade 1 walking holiday, it's much much tougher. But that doesn't take away from how lovely it was. Great hotels, friendly people and varied and challanging walks. The Hotel Aigua Blava was standout amazing. Superb views, wonderful food and a great atmosphere. It was really special.

This Catalan Way trip is amazing.  Walking every day and spending nights right on the beautiful Mediterranean felt like heaven.  The hotels are lovely and some luxurious.  The hotel staff were friendly and most helpful.  Special thanks to Eton at the  LLevant Hotel.  At 82 years old I found some of the trails along the Sea very challenging, but the beauty will remain with me forever. Suggestion, if you take the Barcelona add-on, add a couple of extra days--it is an amazing city. 

This is a beautiful coastline, with wonderful, constantly changing views.  Swimming in the crystal clear sea was very refreshing and we enjoyed experiencing the different styles and atmospheres of the hotels along the route.

The scenery was outstanding.

Not grade 1 walking on days 1 & 5.

Favourite hotels Sant Roc, worth the upgrade, and Aigua Blava.

The holiday was a bit disappointing because the level of the walks were more challenging than anticiptated. This could have been due to higher than average temperatures for the time of year (Peaking 31 on Monday 12 September) combined with extreme humididty. The first walk put me off the rest of the walks because it was so long and challenging in the heat. Food at the hotels was generally unsatisfactory apart from the second last hotel, Levant. However, the scenery was spectacular and it was good seeing traditional Spain away from the usual tourist spots.

Travelling down by train was amazing as was staying the night in Girona and having time to be able to explore the beautiful city the next day. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole holiday, we stayed 2 nights at 3 of the hotels which we would really recommend it gave us time to really appreciate our hotels and the beautiful scenery and beaches.

Our personal highlights included the variety of the scenery and views on our walks, eating out at tapas bars en route and the quality of the hotels and their offerings.

Really lovely holiday, a perfect blend of walking and relaxing, and lots of sea swimming in the beautiful little coves. Very charming small resorts and comfortable hotels.

We thoroughly enjoyed this holiday - the weather was warmer than anticipated  but it meant we could have plenty of swims. It is a beautiful part of the world and everyone was very friendly. 

There were stunning views and I particularly enjoyed day 5 despite it being the most challenging day. However, there were some tricky parts to the walk across rocks which I think would be better described as Level 2.

This was our first holiday with Inntravel and definitely won't be our last. We also booked the flights and transfers through Inntravel which all went smoothly. Catalonia is a beautiful and scenic region. The coastline is stunning as is the little coastal resorts we stayed at along the way. The hotels were a high standard with good food included and they were all unique in there own way. The weather was hot the week we stayed there. All went very smoothly. The luggage was transferred with no problems and taxi transfer at beginning and the end was efficient and relaxing. All in all this holiday was very enjoyable and and the high standard of service made us feel very reassured about booking another in the future. 

This was a truly magical holiday with stunning walks, delightful coves and really special hotel where the staff were keen to welcome Inntravel clients. The food provided was delicious. It was a wrench to leave this part of the Catalan Coast.

The whole holiday was an absolute treat from start to finish. The walks were safe, varied not as rugged and rocky as expected and the scenery outstanding. Although June was hot the sea breeze made the walking a pleasant temperature. I wore my Sportiva walking trainer which was stable and supportive enough for all the walks my husband wore Merrells (all weather trainer) which were perfectly suitable. The hotels just got better and better. We had a room upgrade in Llevant room 212 which was superb. By the time we got to the Aiguablava we could not believe how wonderful our room was. This is a fabulous hotel for the end of this holiday for rest and relaxation by the pool a taxi into Begur or doing the additional walk to Sa Tuna we added an extra night on here and managed to do all three which we would highly recommend. The Sa Tuna walk was the most challenging of the week and the hottest day but well worth it for the views (Taxi back 30 euros!)

Our most memorable meal was in Gerona we would definitely recommend ZANPANZAR  on Cort Reial. Great service and really delicious freashly cooked authentic food.

Thank you Inntravel for another wonderful holiday and memories to last forever.

We were delighted by every aspect of this holiday: by the very well chosen and described walk, with wonderful views and great variety, and by the very high quality of the hotels and meals and the warmth of service. We cannot recommend it highly enough. It is our sixth InnTravel holiday, and all have been a great success. Many thanks!

We have fond memories of many Inntravel walks over the last 15 years but this was our first Grade 1. Most days were easy, although the first walk was quite long and the day out of Llafranc had some short rocky sections. Our main challenge was the heat; every day topped 30/32 degrees, much higher than the average for mid-June. Luckily there was quite a lot of shade in pine forests, a pleasant breeze and lots of opportunities for a dip in the sea.

The hotels were all of a good standard with pleasant rooms and good food. The Hotel Llevant was exceptional; very stylish, superb food and a genuinely welcoming and friendly staff. We wished we had booked an extra night there.

Overall a great week, though we would probably play safer with temperatures and go a little earlier another time.

Thank you so much for a fantastic week on the Catalan coast. We enjoyed every moment of our holiday. It was a wonderful walk with stunning views and the Inntravel arrangements were super efficient. The hotels were all quite different, but all were outstanding and the food was really excellent. We would highly recommend this trip. 

Absolutely amazing holiday and a lovely touch from Inntravel, sending a bottle of wine to our room to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary, it made it extra special.

Scenery was spectacular, the hotels were all different but great in their own way. The terrace at the Hotel Sant Roc was really chilled out and a lovely place to sit and enjoy a cocktail.

I would recommend booking ahead for a table at the Aiga Blava if you want to sit outside; when we arrived we asked about booking a table and they stated there was no availability on the terrace unless we ate very late; we opted to do that as we wanted to sit outside. They lost our order so we ended up eating very late which was a shame as it was our wedding anniversary. So it would be helpful if you mentioned in the information that people should book ahead for a table outside.

I had a fantastic walk through beautiful countryside, stayed at first-rate hotels with friendly staff, and excellent food.  This is my second trip with Inn Travel and I could not be more pleased.  I'm already looking forward to a third!

We had the most wonderful holiday, got loads of exercise, stayed at great hand-picked hotels, ate really delicious food and drank good and very reasonably priced wines. We were surprised just how unspoilt and beautiful the coast is.  Navigation was easy and although we are not walking fit at the moment, we coped with all of the days fine, despite the heat and humidity. Can't wait to do another Inntravel holiday. The Girona add on was fabulous, beautiful medieval streets and a gastronomic delight, and just the right size for a couple of nights.

This was our first walking holiday andwe were hugely impressed with the quality of accommodation and food and the accuracy of the instructions

As usual a great holiday, all arrangements went smoothly. We had some cloud and thunder but didn't really interfere with the lovely coastal walks. Botanical Gardens near Calell were definitely worth a visit (perhaps take a picnic) and on the short walk day to Hotel Levant, definitely worth going up to lighthouse.

This was a relaxing holiday along a very pretty route. The beaches were glorious and great for swimming. On the Platje de les Torretes we found an excellent little fish restaurant, more like a shack, for lunch. All the hotels were good but the Sant Roc was our favourite. It has a stunning position above the sea, great service and good food. We tried both the menu and the a la Carte. Cap Roig is well worth visiting as is the town of Begur at the end of the walk. A truly wonderful holiday. 

Thanks for a great trip. See blog post:

https://www.lovetowander.co.uk/blog/walk-the-catalan-coast

Visiting the Botanic Gardens at Cap Roig is a must. Refreshments there, however, are via vending machine only.