Costa Brava Full Day Trip from Barcelona
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Stop At: Playas de Calella, Calella de Palafrugell, Palafrugell Spain
We will take the motorway and about 10:15am we are going to arrive in Calella de Palafrugell, a small fisherman’s village that still retains today the traditional appearance of the past.
It is a village of great beauty in both architecture and landscape. The town, splashed with small bays, becomes a fusion of land and sea that is an incomparable setting.
We will have free time to explore the village, enjoy the scenery and for sure, take great photographs.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Camino de Ronda, S'Agaro Spain
About 11:00am, we will start walking along Camino de Ronda, which is going to lead us to the neighborhood town of Llafranc. We will hike about 30 minutes, suitable for all ages, easy terrain for everyone.
The “Camino de Ronda” borders all the Costa Brava and was used to control the maritime smuggling. Today, thanks to this, you can discover beautiful spots that wouldn’t be otherwise accessible.
Llafranc is also a small, elegant and captivating seaside town, with all the delightfulness of the towns on this coast.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Village Medieval de Pals, Pals Gerone Espagne, Pals Spain
About 12:00 we will travel to Pals, a town located inland and on the top of a hill. The village is built entirely in an integrated medieval site. At the top there is a cylindrical tower from the XII century, which is visible from far away. It has an excellent terrace that offers stunning views of the Costa Brava and surroundings.
Walking through the cobbled streets you will feel like you have gone back in time. Take time to appreciate the round arches, facades with pointed windows arches, stone balconies, all perfectly restored.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Platja de l'Estartit, Passeig Maritim, L'Estartit Spain
Our next visit is to l’Estartit, seaside village with an important port famous worldwide as being an important diving center because the Medes Islands archipelago lies only one kilometer from the coast.
Medes islands are of great interest for the wide variety of flora and fauna that inhabit in the whole marine area. It was declared as a National Natural Park and ZEPIM. (Special protected area of importance in the Mediterranean)You will have free time to have lunch and take a small stroll around town and at 15:00pm we will get on board Nautilus boat.
The sailing is about 1h30. First, we will go ahead to the outer islands, the views are spectacular! The itinerary continues to the stunning cliffs of Sierra de Montgrí only accessible by boat and one of the most preserved, unspoiled areas of Costa Brava.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Ruins of Empuries, C/ Puig i Cadafalch s/n L'Escala, 17130 Spain
Our last stop is at the extensive Greek and Roman ruins of Empuries, in which we are going to arrive around 17:00pm. Once there, we will start a guided tour around the whole site. It is the only site in Spain where both Greek and later a Roman city existed together. Empuries is also located in a privileged surrounding, just in front of the sea.
In the Greek city we can admire the remains of city walls, the acropolis, the market square and numerous buildings. Outside the archaeological site we can see the Greek port of the I century Before Christ, where in 1992 arrived the Olympic torch for the Olympic Games in Barcelona.
In the roman city the highlights are a mosaic floor in excellent condition, the forum, remains of an amphitheater, several statues and vestiges of street frameworks.
At 18:00 the tour is finished and we go back to Barcelona, where about 20.00 we will arrive at Plaza Catalunya.
Duration: 1 hour
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Playas de Calella, Calella de Palafrugell, Palafrugell Spain
We will take the motorway and about 10:15am we are going to arrive in Calella de Palafrugell, a small fisherman’s village that still retains today the traditional appearance of the past.
It is a village of great beauty in both architecture and landscape. The town, splashed with small bays, becomes a fusion of land and sea that is an incomparable setting.
We will have free time to explore the village, enjoy the scenery and for sure, take great photographs.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Camino de Ronda, S'Agaro Spain
About 11:00am, we will start walking along Camino de Ronda, which is going to lead us to the neighborhood town of Llafranc. We will hike about 30 minutes, suitable for all ages, easy terrain for everyone.
The “Camino de Ronda” borders all the Costa Brava and was used to control the maritime smuggling. Today, thanks to this, you can discover beautiful spots that wouldn’t be otherwise accessible.
Llafranc is also a small, elegant and captivating seaside town, with all the delightfulness of the towns on this coast.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Village Medieval de Pals, Pals Gerone Espagne, Pals Spain
About 12:00 we will travel to Pals, a town located inland and on the top of a hill. The village is built entirely in an integrated medieval site. At the top there is a cylindrical tower from the XII century, which is visible from far away. It has an excellent terrace that offers stunning views of the Costa Brava and surroundings.
Walking through the cobbled streets you will feel like you have gone back in time. Take time to appreciate the round arches, facades with pointed windows arches, stone balconies, all perfectly restored.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Platja de l'Estartit, Passeig Maritim, L'Estartit Spain
Our next visit is to l’Estartit, seaside village with an important port famous worldwide as being an important diving center because the Medes Islands archipelago lies only one kilometer from the coast.
Medes islands are of great interest for the wide variety of flora and fauna that inhabit in the whole marine area. It was declared as a National Natural Park and ZEPIM. (Special protected area of importance in the Mediterranean)You will have free time to have lunch and take a small stroll around town and at 15:00pm we will get on board Nautilus boat.
The sailing is about 1h30. First, we will go ahead to the outer islands, the views are spectacular! The itinerary continues to the stunning cliffs of Sierra de Montgrí only accessible by boat and one of the most preserved, unspoiled areas of Costa Brava.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Ruins of Empuries, C/ Puig i Cadafalch s/n L'Escala, 17130 Spain
Our last stop is at the extensive Greek and Roman ruins of Empuries, in which we are going to arrive around 17:00pm. Once there, we will start a guided tour around the whole site. It is the only site in Spain where both Greek and later a Roman city existed together. Empuries is also located in a privileged surrounding, just in front of the sea.
In the Greek city we can admire the remains of city walls, the acropolis, the market square and numerous buildings. Outside the archaeological site we can see the Greek port of the I century Before Christ, where in 1992 arrived the Olympic torch for the Olympic Games in Barcelona.
In the roman city the highlights are a mosaic floor in excellent condition, the forum, remains of an amphitheater, several statues and vestiges of street frameworks.
At 18:00 the tour is finished and we go back to Barcelona, where about 20.00 we will arrive at Plaza Catalunya.
Duration: 1 hour
Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Live commentary on board
- Local guide
- Transport by air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
- Boat tickets
- Empuries admisions
- Entry/Admission - Platja de l'Estartit
- Entry/Admission - Ruins of Empuries
Not included
- Food and drinks
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
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Cultural
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Extremely well organized with just enough time at each stop. Jorge our guide was terrific - made the day fun!
It is a long and good tour, walking along the coastal Barcelona, historical sites and cruises. Morning the weather is a bit cloudy. Luckily in the afternoon weather change to sunny. A lovely cruise and finally the Greek historical sites as the ending.
It was a fabulous trip, absolutely recommended to everybody visiting Barcelona. Awesome sceneries, charming villages, very interesting visit at the Greek and Roman city. Not wasting times. Very professional and helpful guides.
Excellent tour. Long and intense day visiting amazing places, nice boat trip, very comfortable bus and very knowledge guide. Highly recommended.