Walking the Northern Costa Brava
Walk the northern portion of the legendary Costa Brava
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Self-Guided
Walking the Northern Costa Brava Overview
The Costa Brava is one of the top destinations in Spain, where the radiant ocean meets sandy beaches and charming fishing villages welcome tourists from all over the globe. Discover the northern reaches of this idyllic stretch on the Walking the Northern Costa Brava tour!
This walking adventure begins in Llançà and covers plenty of ground to your endpoint in Sant Pere Pescador. Explore the Cap de Creus natural park, where an iconic lighthouse adorns a high cliff. Pass castles and monasteries dating back many years, meet flocks of seabirds, and roam between the Mediterranean coast and the foothills of the Pyrenees. With unique stops like Salvador Dali’s house and accommodations picked in towns that truly showcase the hospitality of the Catalan people. With a sea breeze on your face and the warm Spanish sun following you, the Walking the Northern Costa Brava tour is one you won’t want to end. And if you don’t, combine it with the Walking the Southern Costa Brava tour!
Trip highlights
Stroll along some of the Costa Brava’s top beaches, where travellers from all over the world come to relax.
Watch the landscapes and scenery change before your eyes, from forest to mountains to lunar rocky earth.
Visit monasteries, ruins, nature reserves, and even Salvador Dali’s house.
Enjoy the charm of seaside villages and local hospitality as you unwind each evening.
Day By Day Itinerary
Get ready for the week ahead with a welcome meeting in Llançà. This is your chance to prepare, ask questions, collect your information, and go over the route with a tour representative. Depending on your arrival time, this meeting can also be run tomorrow morning.
Ready to go, you’ll spend the evening enjoying Llançà at your leisure.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Llançà
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- None
Transfer from Llançà to Portbou where you will start our itinerary. You will take the GR92 of the Mediterranean, a fantastic itinerary that goes through Catalonia towards Valencia, sometimes along the coast and sometimes by the mountains with views of the sea. Walking through vineyards with spectacular views over the sea, we walk southwards towards the village of Colera. We continue our way towards the touristic village of Llança along the beach of Garbet Beach and Cape Ras.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Llançà
- Distance:
- 15km
- Meals:
- Breakfast
After breakfast, start walking towards the Sant Pere de Rodes Monastery. This monastery was built in 878, and it’s still splendid today.
Continue to the San Salvador de Verdera Castle, a jaw-dropping hilltop castle ruin, before dipping down through a natural park to your hotel.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Port de la Selva
- Distance:
- 13km
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Begin the day with a transfer from Port de la Selva to the Cap de Creus lighthouse, one of the most iconic sights in Cap de Creus Natural Park. This is where the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean Sea meet one another, and it’s a spectacular place to be.
Continue along the park’s moonlike landscapes, surrounded by old stone walls as you go. You’ll pass Salvador Dali’s house, where you can stop in for a peek, before finishing today’s adventure in Cadaqués. You can take an optional transfer to Tudela Natural Area to extend your walk if you’d like.
- Overnight Location:
- Guesthouse in Cadaqués
- Distance:
- 10km or 23km
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Today’s walk will be one of wild contrasts as you cover ground in the southern part of Cap de Creus, heading towards Cala Montjoi. This is a perfect spot to stop for lunch, enjoying some sun while you dig into paella or Spanish prawns.
Continue along beaches popular with visitors and seaside caves on the way to Roses.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Roses
- Distance:
- 20km
- Meals:
- Breakfast
After breakfast and your morning coffee, start towards Empuriabrava. This stretch of shoreline is one of the oldest tourist destinations along the Costa Brava, and it’s marked by a network of canals up to 30 km in length.
After enjoying this spot, continue on to an ecologically diverse area with lots of migratory birds to spot. You’re nearly in Sant Pere Pescador, your destination for the night.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Sant Pere Pescador
- Distance:
- 21km
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Congratulations! Your walking adventure of the northern Costa Brava is complete, and you’ll head to the airport to depart. There is a complimentary tour that takes you through the southern Costa Brava, so check that one out to continue your adventure!
- Overnight Location:
- None
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- Breakfast
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Inclusions
Included
- 6 breakfasts are included. If you book the half-board option, 6 dinners are included.
- Accommodations for 6 nights are included. Accommodations before or after the tour are not included but can be added as a supplement.
- Transportation for your luggage is included throughout the tour. Airport transfers are not included but can be added as a supplement. Transfers as mentioned in the itinerary are included.
- Detailed trip notes, GPS, maps, and guidebooks
- Luggage transfers each day
- Welcome meeting
Not included
- Flights
- Guide services
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Optional excursions
- Visas if required
- Anything not mentioned as included
Optional Extras
- Optional activities or excursions
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Half-board upgrade
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FAQ
We rate this tour as a 3/5. You’ll be walking long distances of up to 24 km each day, sometimes taking on steeper routes and climbs. Fit walkers will be able to get the most out of this tour.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
6 breakfasts are included. If you book the half-board option, 6 dinners are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip. Get your Travel Insurance.
You can fly into Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and take the RENFE train at T2B to Estació de Sants. Then, take the train R11 to Portbou and stop at Llançà station. Alternatively, you can book a private transfer as a supplement.
No. You will be provided with all necessary information to complete your self-guided tour. Self-guided tours offer great flexibility in your day-to-day, but you should be comfortable with more independence than you’d have on a guided tour.
The tour ends in Sant Pere Pescador. You can take the bus or train back to the airport or book a private transfer as a supplement.
The Walking the Northern Costa Brava Tour and the Walking the Southern Costa Brava tour are complimentary, with the southern tour picking up where the northern tour leaves off. If you’d like to book both, just let us know!
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
The best time to visit Spain for this tour is between May and late September when the weather tends to be warm. July and August departures are available by request only.
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